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1,767 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-175 ft
Descent
00:04:00
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
00:04:00
Avg time
Notch Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCoutlee Plateau
Merritt, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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- 10 miles avg distance
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- 48 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to notch-57968 trailhead
(50.090820, -120.850920)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Notch
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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