Highlight • Mountain Pass
The Notch
Running
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Hiking
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This Highlight is in a protected area
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San Juan National Forest
Tips
Matthew
July 21, 2023
Hiking
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.
Matthew
November 20, 2023
Running
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.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near The Notch
1
hikers
2.69km
00:52
120m
120m
Hike 1.7 miles to The Notch from Kennebec Pass for easy alpine terrain, wildflowers, and panoramic views of the San Juan Mountains.
Easy
3.62km
01:19
220m
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Hike the easy 2.3-mile (3.6 km) Notch & Snowstorm Peak trail in San Juan National Forest for panoramic views from the summit.
Easy
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Elevation 3,620 m
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