Mount Ellinor
6 days ago
Snowfields to cross, icy patches
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Notch Pass
Olympic Peninsula
updated 2 days ago
The first mile of Notch Pass Trail is wet and slippery with leaves, as of November 8. Snow-free conditions were also noted on November 8. The road leading to the trailhead is rough but passable, according to a report from November 8. There were no bugs reported on November 8.
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What hikers ask about Notch Pass
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The first mile of the trail is currently wet and slippery due to fallen leaves, as reported on November 8. No snow is present in this section.
The road is described as rough but passable as of November 8. It is recommended to proceed with caution.
No bugs were reported on the trail as of November 8.
Parking at the trailhead is limited, with space for approximately two vehicles to park safely, as observed on November 8. The reporter was the only person at the trailhead.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh2 days ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
I did about a mile in and then back. First half mile is wet and slippery with leaves. I was the only person at the trailhead and on the trail. Limited parking at the trailhead. Can fit two vehicles sa...
Older3 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
This hike was a perfect rehab route for me after a few weeks out. And, it was near silent and the air was good.This hike definitely lacks in big views outside the canopy. I parked at the lower trailhe...
Older6 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
This is a GREAT "workout" trail. From Notch 1 TH you climb steadily to the pass, cross a little used FS road, then take Notch 2 down-ish to the FS NF-27 road, then down Notch 3 from NF-27 to the Lower...
Older7 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Beautiful early season out-and-back hike over Notch Pass to Big Quilcene and Bark Shanty. Gorgeous green everywhere, and the trail is a pleasure to walk. Nice moderate uphill to the pass. I’d highly r...
Older7 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Beautiful day to hike and first time hiking on the peninsula... so gorgeous.The road to the trailhead was passable but there were some big water filled potholes after the final turn off. It could be d...
Older9 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Road is partially paved and partial gravel, but in good condition. Some potholes, but easily avoided. Parking lot is a decent size. There were 2 cars when we arrived and 3 different cars when we left....
Older9 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Started at the east trailhead. Road to the trailhead was rough in places with some very wide, water-filled potholes, but no problem navigating with a mid-size SUV. Interestingly enough, there were a...
Older9 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Notch Pass is a lovely trail that WTA worked on yesterday (1/26/26). Our crew focused on rebenching the tread and clearing organics from the trail surface to improve drainage. A previous work party ha...
Older14 months ago
Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
Hiked Notch Pass today and everything in good shape, except for the bridge that is featured on the cover. It has collapsed due to rotting through. Right now you can make your way over it but it's sitt...
Older18 months ago
Olympic Peninsula
We could not get to the trailhead due to the road being recently graveled with very big rocks (like a base layer). We were in a low riding vehicle and afraid of getting a flat tire - it would have bee...