Conditions

Conditions

Trail updates, staff notes, and current weather

Trail updates

Trails are running, riding, and walking well this summer, with our usual summer maintenance hitting trails daily. The last few weeks we have been mowing Big Valley, sections of the Methow Community Trail, some Sun Mountain trails, Winthrop trails, and Mazama trails. A tremendous effort is going into replacing over 1,000 pieces of wood on our iconic Tawlkes Foster Suspension bridge. The bridge is closed during active work times, typically 8:30-3:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, likely through the week of July 17th. Another big project for us is our Cub Creek trailhead development, which should start in July, and phase 1 should be finished by November 1st. The new Winthrop bike park is also complete and ready for all riding levels! Come check it out. Finally, we are constantly working on securing the access we all have grown to know and love. THANK YOU to our current landowners. We could not do this without your support. Future landowners, we look forward to working with you in making vital recreation and transportation connections in our community. 
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Methow Trails (Summer) Daily Grooming Report
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Methow Trails (Summer) Daily Grooming Report
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Methow Trails (Summer) Daily Grooming Report
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Methow Trails (Summer) Daily Grooming Report
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Methow Trails (Summer) Daily Grooming Report
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Methow Trails (Summer) Daily Grooming Report
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Suspension Bridge Repairs

The Tawlks-Foster Suspension Bridge in Mazama will be undergoing needed repairs this summer as part of our ongoing maintenance of this iconic feature of the trail system. Decking, beams, and stringers will be replaced. One upside of these repairs is that they'll allow us to resume grooming over the bridge with the cats next winter, which makes for better skiing and much more efficient grooming routes. We are grateful for the support from Okanogan County and trail users like you in the ongoing maintenance of this crucial bridge.

  • Work period is approximately 5/13-7/17. Work days will typically be Tuesday-Thursday.
  • UPDATE: The bridge will be CLOSED to trail users on work days for public safety and liability reasons.
  • If no work crew is present, the bridge is open as usual to all users.

For more information, please drop us a line at: info@methowtrails.org.

Thanks for your support

Methow Trails is a non-profit organization that has been connecting people and trails since 1977. If you like what we do and want to see it continue, please consider purchasing an annual pass or making a donation. Your contributions sustain the trails you love year round. Thank you!

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Trailhead shuttles

Ditch the car and let TranGO do the driving! Our local public tranportation bus service is now offering trips to the upper valley, including the Mazama trailhead. Rides are just $1 and kids are free. You can even bring your bike or skis along for the ride, and drivers can drop you off anywhere along the route it is safe to pull over. TranGO runs all day, Monday-Saturday; check out their website for route and schedule details.

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