Our Partners
Members and interested parties comprise the Methow Valley Trails Collaborative. Together they collaborate to guide the organization, coordinate fund development, facilitate trail work parties and advocate for valley-wide trail projects, initiatives and funding.
EVERGREEN MTB ALLIANCE-METHOW CHAPTER
Founded in the summer of 2012, the Methow Chapter of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance has been working towards a system of high quality, sustainable, and accessible mountain biking opportunities in the Methow Valley. Our mission is to protect, enhance, and create these opportunities through education, communication, and action.
We hold regular trail work parties and other events throughout the year and work with private land owners and public agencies to create and maintain a bright future for mountain bikers in the Methow.
MOUNTAIN TRAILS GROOMING ASSOCIATION
Mountain Tails Grooming Association is a non-profit association, dedicated to grooming the trails used by most of the area’s snowmobilers. The group’s intent is focused on keeping snowmobiling and multi use trails open and groomed to provide better snowmobiling conditions for all levels of riders. Some of the board members help with repairs, some help clear trails, some put out our trail signs, some ride in the groomer, doing the actual job and all attend monthly meetings, helping make solid decisions that best ensure the longevity of our mission and the enjoyment of snowmobiling in the Methow Valley. Registered with the state, we operate in partnership with Washington State Parks and the US Forest Service to provide snowmobile and multi-use trail grooming in the Methow Valley. Grooming is not just a job, it’s a passion, a dedication to the sport of snowmobiling in a safe environment.
loup loup ski education foundation
Mission: Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation exists for winter sports education for our community through the operation of a safe, affordable, family friendly mountain destination for today and future generations.
Vision: Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization, that promotes a life-long passion for outdoor winter recreation through education.
METHOW CONSERVANCY
The Methow Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring people to care for and conserve the land of the Methow Valley. WHAT WE DO:
CONSERVATION EASEMENTS: We have protected over 8,507 acres and 32 miles of critical riparian shoreline habitat along the Methow River and its tributaries. Our easements help families keep their farms and ranches and protect the open space and scenic views that regularly draw tens of thousands of visitors to the Methow Valley in Washington State.
STEWARDSHIP: We annually monitor all of our easement lands and work with landowners to care for the long-term health of their land.
EDUCATION: We host dynamic speakers at our monthly natural history lecture series and provide fun field trip opportunities to raise awareness about conservation issues; we publish numerous informative brochures, and provide a natural resource library at our office.
methow trails
Through world-class sport trails, we connect people to the special nature of the Methow Valley and support community vitality.
The trail system includes over 200 kilometers (that's 120 miles) of cross-country ski trails in the winter months and is recognized as one of the finest trail systems in North America for Nordic skiing, mountain biking, trail running and hiking.
mv backcountry horsemen
Methow Valley Back Country Horsemen (MVBCH) is one of 34 chapters belonging to the Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW). MVBCH and BCHW are affiliated with Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) in 25 other states. We are a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to...
Perpetuating the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America’s back country and wilderness.
Working to insure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use.
Assisting the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of America's back country and wilderness.
Educating, encouraging and soliciting active participation in the wise use of the back country resource by horsemen and the general public commensurate with our heritage.
Educating horse users in "Leave-No-Trace" practices.
In addition to the enjoyment we have in riding the trails, we provide skilled and non-skilled volunteers and supplies to help build and maintain them. We also clean and clear horse camps which enable riders from out of the area to day ride on the great array of the trails we locals are fortunate enough to have "on our doorstep".
rendezvous huts
The Rendezvous Huts provide a hut to hut cross country skiing and mountain biking experience in the Methow Valley. The huts are built for simplicity and comfort. The cozy wood-frame buildings sleep 8-10 people. Each is equipped with a full kitchen (propane cook stove/oven, pots, pans, utensils) a wood stove heater and fuel, sleeping pads, propane lights, and a sanitary outhouse.
Winthrop chamber of commerce
The mission of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce is to grow and support a community of businesses, non-profit organizations, individuals and governmental agencies committed to developing a vibrant Winthrop and Methow Valley economy.
mv snowmobile association
The MVSA is a non-profit organization committed to promoting snowmobiling in the Methow Valley and aid in search and rescue missions, if needed. We are also active in our local community, too. Here are some of the other things we do:
Promote our community and local businesses by providing groomed trails for visitors to use along with sponsoring weekly guided rides.
Volunteer year around to measure snow for the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Clear & repair forest service roads and trails.
Build warming huts and repair buildings.
Provide local school scholarships.
Maintain a two mile stretch of Highway 20 west of Twisp in the Adopt-A-Highway litter control program.
Provide free Christmas dinner for over 150 people in our community.
Northwest Motorcycle Association
We are motorcycle clubs and individuals who are passionate about off-road motorcycling. Our goals include preserving and expanding off-road motorcycling opportunities here in Washington for generations to come. We have been holding motorcycle events since the late 1930’s and have been working for positive change for off-road motorcyclists since 1973. This effort is not short on challenges, whether in the woods or at the State Capitol.
NMA’s charter clubs and members are involved in many activities. Our efforts are focused:
We inform, educate, and organize off-highway motorcyclists within Washington State, in order to preserve and expand off-highway motorcycling recreational opportunities.
We promote off-highway motorcycling as a legitimate and responsible form of recreation through our competition, preservation and recreation events and activities.
We help oversee a user funded system (NOVA and RTP) to construct and maintain off-highway motorcycling recreational opportunities.
We strive to keep public lands open for the responsible use by all recreationalists, with specific emphasis on off-road motorcycle recreation.
We represent the interests of off-highway motorcyclists to government, public and private land owners, other recreation user groups, and the general public.
Washington trails association
Our Mission & Values: To preserve, enhance, and promote hiking opportunities in Washington state through collaboration, education, advocacy and volunteer trail maintenance. We believe:
That exploring nature is good for people’s hearts, minds and bodies, and that hiking is a powerful way for everyone to connect with Washington’s natural wonders.
That people will protect the places they love to hike, from local parks to remote wilderness.
It is vitally important for everyone to have the opportunity to access the outdoors, and we are committed to reducing barriers to hiking trails and lands.
agency partners
pearrygin lake state park
Pearrygin Lake State Park is a 1,185-acre camping park in north central Washington, near the Western-themed town of Winthrop. The park offers 11,000 feet of waterfront on Pearrygin Lake and 6.5 miles of hiking trails. After Nov. 1, the park remains a haven for winter recreationists, and fat-tire snow bicycling.
USFS Methow ranger district
With its big valleys, open wildspaces, high ridges and beautiful rivers, the Methow Valley Ranger District's 1.3 million acres extends from near the town of Twisp Washington to the crest of the Cascade Mountains in the Pasayten Wilderness. Alpine lakes are a hideaway for anglers while diverse wilderness awaits explorers of all types. There are bassalt formations for rock climbers and winter sports opportunities abound.
The highest peak is North Gardner Mountain at over 8,900 feet, with many other peaks above 7000 feet. The Methow Ranger District offers hundreds of miles of trails with a hiking season that averages from June through October. Some trails are open to motorcycles and mountain bikes, however, no mechanized vehicles are permitted within Pasayten or Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness Areas.
During summer months, The North Cascades Scenic Highway 20 provides a direct link to the west side of Washington State, enticing both motorized and non motorized travelers to make the scenic trip. An Overlook at Washington Pass gives a spectacular view of massive Liberty Bell Mountain (7790 elevation) and Early Winters Spires. The highway is closed during the winter months.
wdfw methow wildlife area
The Methow Wildlife Area is 31,000 acres in seven units located in the Methow River watershed in the western half of Okanogan County. Acquisitions began in 1941 to relieve mule deer damage to local farmland by creating preferred habitat. Maintaining migration corridors and habitat for the Methow Valley’s migratory mule deer herds is the primary goal of most units, but other wildlife from songbirds to salmon also benefit. Many of the units border U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land. The wildlife area also provides access for wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing and other recreation.