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2,260 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-208 ft
Descent
00:06:54
Avg time
-139 ft
Altitude change
7,837 ft
Altitude min
8,045 ft
Altitude max
7,977 ft
Altitude start
7,838 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-35.1%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
889 ft
Distance climb
1,178 ft
Distance down
190 ft
Distance flat
00:06:54
Avg time

The Notch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Hartman Rocks
    Gunnison, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #51393 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11378 in E-Biking
    • #44773 in Trail Running
    • #59857 in Hiking
    • #2542 in Dirtbiking
    • #5016 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Big boulder climbing and rock slabs make this a tough climb. Easy to get your cranks pretty scraped up as you traverse the rocks. Sandy transitions between rocky drops make this a fun descent.

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  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 123 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 409 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Notch

        ▼ Where is The Notch located?
        The Notch is located in Hartman Rocks, Gunnison, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Hartman Rocks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.50159, -106.95084.
        ▼ How hard is The Notch?
        The Notch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Notch?
        The Notch has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 208 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,837 ft to 8,045 ft.
        ▼ Is The Notch a point to point trail?
        The Notch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Notch?
        The Notch is 2,260 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Notch?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Notch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Notch?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Notch are:
        • July (56 activities)
        • August (34 activities)
        • September (33 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access The Notch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Notch are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Notch?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride The Notch. The trail is 2,260 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Notch?
        The Notch is a very popular trail. There have been 2,514 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,289 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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