Snowmobiling in Winthrop Washington offers everything from high elevation exploring, to riverside groomed tours, and the extensive terrain. All-day rides are common over exceptionally dramatic scenery.
Methow Valley summer Forest Service roads become a veritable playground for snowmobile terrain seekers in winter. There is access up all of the major Valley sub-basins. Favorite kick-off points include trailheads at: Eight Mile, Chewuch Loop and Boulder Creek up the Chewuch basin, Yellowjacket and Goat Creek up the Methow mainstem toward Mazama. Be sure to check out Buttermilk and Libby Creek up the Twisp River Basin. The Methow Valley has access to about half of the county’s 384 miles of groomed trails!
For the most part, the Methow Valley has consciously created geographic separation between the Nordic ski trails and the trails, which enhances everyone’s experience. However, at a few trailheads (Cub Creek) there is shared use for the first few miles. Ride with caution, and respect the experience of the other trail users.
To learn which trails have been recently groomed and trail conditions click on Mountain Trails Grooming Association’s Blog.
Winthrop’s newest Snowmobile rental and guide business, Snowmobile Winthrop, features a line up of new 2023 Skidoo Expedition Snowmobiles that are equipped with the most fuel efficient and clean burning motors in the industry. Ride by yourself or bring a friend along and ride double. Half-day and Full-day rides are available, as well as night rides up to Sweet Grass Butte to see the stars on clear nights. Unfamiliar with snowmobiles or the groomed trails of the Okanogan National Forest, have one of our experienced guides show you all that this beautiful Valley has to offer. USFS licensed/certified snowmobile guides trained as Wilderness First Responder, Motorized Avalanche Awareness, and 1st Aid. With over 26+ years of combined snowmobiling experience, Snowmobile Winthrop’s guides are sure to make your time in the mountains unforgettable. Need snowmobile to access Highway 20 for some back-country adventure? Snowmobile Winthrop has snowmobiles equipped the newest CFR racks to carry your skis and/or snowboards. (Multiple day rentals can take advantage of a snowmobile trailer free of charge). Helmets and Snowsuit provided with gloves and boots available.
To find out where some of the best snowmobile riding in the valley is happening on a given day check out Methow Valley Snowmobile Association and the Omak Chronicle Snowmobile Guide. Stop by the Methow Valley Ranger District office in Winthrop (509) 996-4000, to obtain sno-park permits and information.