A hiking route up Sawtooth Canyon to the summit of Notch Peak offers spectacular views of the surrounding desert. Access is by dirt roads that turn north off Highway 6-50. The first road turns off the highway about 50 miles west of Delta, Utah, at Skull Rock Pass, and leads into Sawtooth Cove at the south end of the mountain. About four miles beyond the pass a second road proceeds north from the highway, paralleling the mountains on their western side. Geology and landforms The enormous western face of Notch Peak is the desert equivalent of Yosemite's El Capitan.
Rock climbers consider the face one of the finest and most challenging climbs in Utah.
Striking bands of gray and white limestone decorate the sheer rock face, and twisting canyons give it dimension. In addition, the highest ridges support a healthy population of ancient bristlecone pine. Wildlife Wildlife in the Notch Peak area includes mule deer, antelope, cougar, coyote, badger, chukar, and a variety of raptors. The area provides crucial habitat for golden eagles and for the endangered bald eagle and peregrine falcon. This southern end of the House Range offers excellent opportunities to hike, rock climb, study nature or geology, sightsee, ride horses, and take pictures.