Third-Party Events

Third Party Events & Activities

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The unique Methow Trails system is only possible thanks to 200+ landowners who graciously allow trails to cross their land and who, by agreement, allow Methow Trails to use, manage and maintain these trails. Methow Trails does not own the trail system and it cannot authorize any event or activity by a third party on lands that we manage but do not own without the landowners first granting permission. Unauthorized use jeopardizes these longstanding agreements that are crucial to the Methow Trails system’s existence.

To learn more, please review the information below. If you have additional questions, please contact adrienne@methowtrails.org.

What is a third-party activity?

  • Third-party events and activities include, but are not limited to, private or public events such as tours, races, clinics, guided events, and lessons.

What areas make up the Methow Trails’ system?

  • We help manage and maintain trails throughout the year in the following areas:

    • Mazama

    • Winthrop (which includes the Methow Trails Mountain Bike Skills Park)

    • Sun Mountain

    • Rendezvous

What steps do I need to take to host an event, clinic, or class on the Methow Trails system?

  1. Review our Third-Party Trail Events and Activities Policy to determine if your event qualifies.

  2. Fill out an application. We will respond to your request within 10 business days.

  3. If you are charging for an event and your application is approved, you will be asked to pay a $150 third-party administration fee.

  4. Add Methow Trails, and those whose land the activity or event crosses, as additionally insured at a minimum level of 1 million dollars for single occurrence and 5 million dollars aggregate; and submit the certificate of additional insured to Methow Trails and any other landowner requesting such a certificate at least 1 week prior to the event.

  5. Reach out with any questions.

  6. Have a great event!