Top Notch Peak in Yellowstone National Park

Top Notch Peak

Named after a distinctive gap between its north and south summits.

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Top Notch Peak Details

A shade over 10,000 feet high, Top Notch Peak gets its name from a distinctive gap between its north and south summits. You can easily see the notch from the East Entrance Road.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

East Entrance

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Top Notch Peak

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0.8 mi away

Sylvan Pass

A 8,541 foot pass over the Absaroka Range.

1.3 mi away

Sylvan Pass

A vault toilet is located along the road.

1.5 mi away

Hoyt Peak

A prominent mountain along the East Entrance Road in Yellowstone.

1.5 mi away

Eleanor Lake

A small lake located on the south side of the East Entrance Road

1.7 mi away

Eleanor Lake

Located 7.7 miles west of the East Entrance Station on Eleanor Lake, along the East Entrance Road.