the hike to sterling pond - directly across from the visitor center - is roughly 1.5 hours each way. Fairly steep with some slippery sections.
It varies a lot many different trails many of them are very steep. Make sure you have adequate Footwear.
I'm not sure. I know you could spend the day hiking from the parking spots at the peak. But I don't know the length of the trails. BTW, the notch closes at first forecast of snow fall. From both sides.
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