Notch Mountain #2000

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

White River National Forest (NF) · Open Access

11,263 ft
Elevation

The Notch Mountain trail begins at Fall Creek Trail #2001 and ends at Notch Mountain: Follow the Fall Creek Trail #2001 for 2.1 miles passing through spruce and fir stands before coming to a junction with the Notch Mountain trail. The trail then climbs quickly and steadily about 3 more miles up switchbacks past timberline to the Notch Mtn Shelter and the best views of Mount of the Holy Cross.

* There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.

Getting there

Travel west from Vail on I-70 to Exit 171 for Minturn and Hwy 24. Turn right onto Hwy 24. Proceed south through Minturn about 5 miles to Tigiwon Road #707 (on right immediately before crossing bridge over Eagle River). Turn right onto Tigiwon Road and continue to the end, 8 miles on a dirt road. **Tigiwon road is closed annually from May 1 to June 20 and will open on June 20 if the road is snow-free by that date. **

39.46969, -106.44407 · 39°28'10.9"N 106°26'38.7"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.32.32.63.02.21.32.01.92.12.02.22.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Notch Mountain #2000

Can you reserve a site at Notch Mountain #2000?
No. Notch Mountain #2000 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Notch Mountain #2000

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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