Summer Magazine 2019

Methow Trails | 5 Big Valley A beautiful, flat, forested walk following the Methow River with options to access the river’s rocky beaches in a number of locations. This is a 6-mile (or shorter) out-and-back hike with many opportunities for wildlife viewing. Turn left (south) on Dripping Spring Road 6 miles west of Winthrop on Highway 20. Lookout Mountain This is a nice 3-mile roundtrip hike to a vacant fire lookout. The 360-degree views from the lookout are fantastic, and the trailhead is located just outside of Twisp. Drive west .25 mile on the Twisp River Road, turn left on May Street and take an immediate right on Lookout Mountain Road (FS Road 4345-200); continue 8 miles to the road end and trailhead. Northwest Forest Pass required. Goat Peak Lookout A Methow Valley classic! This is a 5-mile roundtrip hike to an active fire lookout on top of Goat Peak. The steep 2.5 miles to the lookout are not easy, but the views at the top make it well worth it. Bring the camera! From Winthrop, take Highway 20 west for 12 miles. Turn right on Goat Creek Road at the Methow River bridge. Travel 3.2 miles; turn right on FS Road 52. Continue 2.7 miles; turn left. Drive 6.1 miles and turn right. Proceed 3 miles to the trailhead parking lot. b l u e s k y r e a l e s t a t e Anne Eckmann & Heather Marrone • Designated Broker Owners Kathy Goldberg - Michael Notaro - Valerie Kardonsky Leverett Hubbard - Sherry Malotte • Brokers A refreshing approach to real estate services Call: 509-996-8084 • www.methowbluesky.com 141 Riverside Ave • Winthrop, WA lariatcoffee.com / 509-996-4240 / 265 Riverside Ave; Winthrop Five coffees 5 award-winning medals! 2018 World’s Largest Roasting Competition