Notch Mountain
Date: 9/26/2023
Partner: Solo
Trailhead: Half Moon TH
Distance: 6.2m
Elevation Gain: 3000ft
Duration: 3.5hrs
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A nice little quick hit outside of Minturn with some amazing views of Mt. of the Holy Cross
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6.2m - 3000ft - 3.5hrs
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The colors are poppin!
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I followed Half Moon trail to the pass then busted it up Notch's north ridge
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Holy Cross comes into view with Notch's summit dead ahead
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Westerly views to Mount Jackson
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Rock hoppin on the ridge
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Me and Holy Cross
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A view south from Notch's summit> Notch Mountain shelter on the left
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Holy Cross and Halo Ridge
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You can almost reach out and touch it
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Back down Notch's north ridge
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The Gore Range off in the distance











