


Trailhead for Notch Pass grants access to alpine ridgelines, wildflower meadows, and panoramic views over Hood Canal and the Olympic Range—ideal for sweeping landscapes and layered mountain light. Best visited at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-light and long shadows; late summer yields wildflowers, early season offers snowfields. Road NF-27 is forest service gravel—park in the marked turnout, no fee but expect limited spaces. Hike is moderate to strenuous; bring boots, water, and bear-wise



Trailhead for Notch Pass grants access to alpine ridgelines, wildflower meadows, and panoramic views over Hood Canal and the Olympic Range—ideal for sweeping landscapes and layered mountain light. Best visited at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-light and long shadows; late summer yields wildflowers, early season offers snowfields. Road NF-27 is forest service gravel—park in the marked turnout, no fee but expect limited spaces. Hike is moderate to strenuous; bring boots, water, and bear-wise