The Notch is in reference to a "hole" in the rocky saddle between two 12,000-foot peaks (Snowstorm Peak and Cumberland Mountain) in the La Plata Mountains. You can see the city of Durango in one direction and the San Juan Mountains in the other. This is a popular destination for hikers and off-road drivers, alike.

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1. The Notch & Snowstorm Peak

3.62km

01:19

220m

Hike the easy 2.3-mile (3.6 km) Notch & Snowstorm Peak trail in San Juan National Forest for panoramic views from the summit.

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2. The Notch from Kennebec Pass

2.69km

00:52

120m

Hike 1.7 miles to The Notch from Kennebec Pass for easy alpine terrain, wildflowers, and panoramic views of the San Juan Mountains.

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Elevation 3,620 m

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Location: La Plata County, Colorado, United States

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The Notch

1. The Notch & Snowstorm Peak

2. The Notch from Kennebec Pass

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