Highlight • Viewpoint
The Notch
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Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness
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Jamie S.
May 19, 2023
Hiking
The Notch is where the McKittrick Canyon Trail passes through a physical break in the ridge, marking an excellent viewpoint over the canyon about halfway between McKittrick Ridge and the McKittrick Canyon Trailhead. For most day hikers, the Notch is the stunning, traditional turnaround point that offers incredible views of the sheer peaks that tower over the canyon. These views are even more exceptional in the fall as the leaves change from green to red, yellow, and orange.
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5.0
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16.7km
04:48
380m
380m
Embark on the McKittrick Canyon Trail to The Notch, a moderate hike spanning 10.4 miles (16.7 km) with an elevation gain of 1247 feet (380 metres), typically completed in about…
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Elevation 1,800 m
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