deer hunting season, and fishing in the Methow River or many of the
streams and lakes is a popular pastime year-round.
NORDIC SKIING DESTINATION
Ski on the largest cross-
country ski trail system in North America with MethowTrails.
The snow quality and grooming of the trails is the best in the nation and
draws athletes from around the world. With over
200km of groomed
trails
and
hut-to-hut skiing
you’ll find a trail for every age and skill
level. Fat bike, dog-friendly, kids 17 & under FREE.
MORE WINTER ADVENTURES
Alpine skiing, snowboard-
ing, Nordic skiing and tubing
for all ages are a short drive away
at the Loup Loup Ski Area, a fantastic family ski area with a 1,240
vertical drop and a quad chair lift. For the
snowmobilers,
the
Methow offers 450 miles of groomed trails and many snoparks.
He-
li-skiing
rewards the truly adventurous with unsurpassed snow.
Everyone will enjoy
ice skating
at Winthrop’s outdoor ice rink.
UNIQUE SPOTS
Spring is a time of extravagant beauty as the
wild-
flowers bloom.
The best view is while running
MethowTrail’s Sun-
flower Relay!
Don’t forget the annual
Ride to Rendezvous,
as hors-
es, mules and stagecoaches ride throughTwisp every spring on their way
to the famous
49ers Days inWinthrop.
Learn about the history of
smokejumping and take a guided tour of the birthplace of smokejumping
at the
North Cascade Smokejumper Base
south ofWinthrop.
KIDS & PETS
The Weather Channel declared the Methow as the
number one place in the nation for family vacations!
In
Winthrop, tromp the wooden boardwalks, play
mini golf
and check out
the ice cream shop and bakery. There are many easy well maintained
trails that are perfect for the family. Some, like
Falls Creek, Blackpine
Lake, Rainy Pass Trail and the Washington Pass Overlook
are
designed for wheelchair and stroller access.
Visitor Information
WinthropVisitor Center
202 Highway 20 • (888) 463-8469
winthropwashington.com
TwispVisitor Center
201 Highway 20 S. • (509) 997-2020 • twispinfo.com
MethowTrails
(509) 996-3287 • 800-682-5787
(trail report)
methowtrails.org
Sun Mountain LodgeTrails &Activities
(800)572-0493 • sunmountainlodge.com
Unexpected Treasures
North Cascades Base Camp
• Mazama
Ecology center, nature programs, retreats
(509) 996-2334 • northcascadesbasecamp.com
North Cascades Smokejumper Base
Winthrop • Tour the birthplace of Smokejumping FREE
(509) 997-9750 • northcascadessmokejumperbase.com
MethowValley Interpretive Center
Twisp Explore area’s Native American inhabitants
and natural history • (509) 997-4904
methowvalleyinterpretivecenter.com
Shafer Museum •
Winthrop • Famous outdoor replica
pioneer village • (509) 996-2712 • shafermuseum.com
TwispWorks •
Twisp • (509) 997-3300 • Artist studios,
agriculture, activities, events • twispworks.org
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