The Notch Pass Trail follows an ancient route used by Native Americans for hundreds of years. The trail was officially constructed in the 1930's by the CCC crews and laid unused for many years until it was reopened in 1999. The trail climbs to the "notch" in the Green Mountain Range. From the top of the notch, continue on the road to the right for about a quarter mile for views of Mt Townsend and some of the interior Olympics.

Directions: From Quilcene, Travel south for one mile to Penny Creek Road. Take a right and travel for one mile. When you come to two gravel roads, take the left fork and continue for approximately 1/2 a mile. Take a right on Forest Service Rd 010. If you reach the National Forest boundary and Road 27 you have gone too far. On Rd 010, travel for one mile to the trailhead.

Elevation: 500 feet

Ending Elevation: 2,500 feet

Elevation Gain: 2,000 feet

Distance: 2.1 miles

Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

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