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1,767 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-175 ft
Descent
00:03:05
Avg time
-173 ft
Altitude change
3,602 ft
Altitude min
3,775 ft
Altitude max
3,775 ft
Altitude start
3,602 ft
Altitude end
-9.787%
Grade
-16.471%
Grade max
2.892%
Grade min
138 ft
Distance climb
1,538 ft
Distance down
91 ft
Distance flat
00:03:05
Avg time

Notch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coutlee Plateau
    Merritt, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #106946 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34092 in E-Biking
    • #311455 in Trail Running
    • #297008 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,460 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,357 in E-Biking
    • #12,860 in Trail Running
    • #12,413 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Notch Trail Reports

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May 14, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/Vancouver)
May 14, 2026
 Both downed trees are cleared! Thank you!
Apr 15, 2024 @ 10:01am
Apr 15, 2024
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Aug 7, 2023 @ 4:15pm
Aug 7, 2023
 Tree down. Chainsaw needed
Aug 6, 2022 @ 10:29am
Aug 6, 2022
 New Notch Bypass has been built as an option to the one section of trenched out, worn out part of the trail. It’s perfect!
Jun 12, 2022 @ 1:46pm
Jun 12, 2022
 A little grown in and water running down one section, otherwise good
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on May 14, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.85 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Notch located?
      Notch is located in Coutlee Plateau, Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Coutlee Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.09082, -120.85092.
      ▼ How hard is Notch?
      Notch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.787%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Notch?
      Notch has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 175 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,602 ft to 3,775 ft.
      ▼ Is Notch a point to point trail?
      Notch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Notch?
      Notch is 1,767 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Notch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Notch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Notch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Notch are:
      • August (6 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Notch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Notch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Notch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Notch. The trail is 1,767 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Notch?
      Notch is a moderately popular trail. There have been 174 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 172 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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