Notch Pass — Sunday, May. 25, 2025

Had this trail on my list for awhile and finally got out to hike it. It was a little disappointing tbh - it's mostly just a steep forest trail with a lot of cardio and switchbacks. I made it up to the junction at the top and then turned around since I got a late start - no views up there. I saw only a single person and that's on a 3 day weekend so if you like seclusion then this is a great option. I think there will be a lot of berries here later in the season. Many wild rhododendrons were in bloom. Be careful on the way in - the last road is dicey and narrow with large uneven gravel in sections and some big water filled potholes. I probably wouldn't have done it without AWD. It's only a few miles long so just take it slow.