Day Hike - Notch Pass

Trip

Day Hike - Notch Pass

1-way hike thru the forest along beautiful Lower Big Quilcene River start at Notch Pass 3, visit Jolly Camp & Bark Shanty, end at Big Lower Quilcene TH. Short car shuttle makes this possible. Pls read LEADER NOTES.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 618 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,100 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph avg moving pace
  • Due to the Notch Pass to Bark Shanty section, your Mountaineers profile must show recent ability to do similar trails. Otherwise, you will be removed from the roster. Safety for everyone in the group is a priority.
  • This is mostly a downhill hike: 618' gain and 1300' loss. The trail is not technical.
  • Group size limited by availability of parking for only 1 vehicle at Notch Pass 3.
  • WTA descriptions (here and here), AllTrail description (here)
  • GPX route will be provided in Hello Hiker email.
  • Hike profile - Notch Pass 3 to Bark Shanty is decrease of 630' in 1 mile.Quilcene BarkShanty profile.png
Route/Place

Notch Pass


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  • Navigation
  • Headlamp
  • Sun protection
  • First aid
  • Knife
  • Fire
  • Shelter
  • Extra food
  • Extra water
  • Extra clothes
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