Great Notch is an unincorporated community in Passaic County, New Jersey, characterized by its location within a gap in the Watchung Mountains. This topographical setting provides access to various local parks and natural features suitable for outdoor pursuits. The region offers opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
The Great Notch area features 1 routes across several sports like hiking, jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, and more. More…
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1
hikers
2.52km
00:41
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
4.12km
01:06
50m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
2.37km
00:37
20m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
2.27km
00:36
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
runners
3.14km
00:20
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.05km
00:37
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.32km
00:36
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
11.8km
01:14
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
riders
5.05km
00:27
60m
60m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
riders
33.3km
02:39
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
16.9km
01:20
190m
190m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
riders
19.6km
01:36
210m
210m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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53
riders
48.3km
02:15
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
riders
26.4km
01:27
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11
riders
65.9km
02:59
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

9
riders
72.4km
03:14
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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17
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
16.5km
01:26
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
75.1km
04:41
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
26.9km
02:15
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Great Notch offers opportunities for various outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Road cycling, and Touring cycling. The area provides access to local parks and natural features suitable for these pursuits. More than 2,000 visitors have shared their experiences on komoot.
Hiking trails are available in the Great Notch area, primarily within nearby parks. Rifle Camp Park offers a 3.1-mile (5 km) loop, and trails can also be found around Cedar Grove Reservoir and Barbour Pond. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Great Notch guide.
Mountain biking is a popular activity in Great Notch, with trails ranging from easy to moderate. The Yellow Trail in Rifle Camp Park and loops around the Cedar Grove Reservoir are notable options. Find specific routes in the MTB Trails around Great Notch guide.
Road cycling opportunities exist in the Great Notch area, particularly on less-trafficked roads and through scenic areas. Nearby Montclair offers tree-lined streets suitable for rides. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Great Notch guide.
Yes, Great Notch offers easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. The 3.1-mile (5 km) loop in Rifle Camp Park is considered easy and provides pleasant scenery. For more accessible routes, consult the Easy hikes around Great Notch guide.
Many trails in the Great Notch area, particularly the easier loops in local parks like Rifle Camp Park, are suitable for families. These paths generally offer manageable terrain and scenic views. The Presby Iris Memorial Garden also provides a pleasant walking environment.
Information regarding dog policies varies by specific park or trail within the Great Notch area. It is advisable to check the regulations of individual parks, such as Rifle Camp Park or Cedar Grove Reservoir, before visiting with a dog.
Great Notch offers several viewpoints and natural features. Rifle Camp Park provides views towards Paterson, and Garrett Mountain Scenic Overlook also offers scenic vistas. Barbour Pond and the Presby Iris Memorial Garden are other notable natural attractions.
Great Notch is a moderately popular destination on komoot, with more than 2,000 visitors having explored routes in the area. The routes have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, indicating a positive user experience.
Komoot offers several guides for Great Notch, including Hiking around Great Notch, Easy hikes around Great Notch, MTB Trails around Great Notch, and Road Cycling Routes around Great Notch. Guides for jogging and touring cycling are also available.
As an unincorporated community, Great Notch does not have a single official website or general phone number for outdoor information. Information is typically specific to individual parks or organizations within the area. The Four Seasons at Great Notch has a website at greatnotchcondos.com and a phone number at +1-888-354-1044.
Yes, Great Notch provides trails suitable for jogging. The 3.1-mile (5 km) loop in Rifle Camp Park is an option for joggers, offering a pleasant park environment. More jogging-specific routes can be found in the Running Trails around Great Notch guide.

