Winthrop Washington snowshoeing trail network offers something for every ability (or off of it!)
Snowshoeing can be slow and gentle – an opportunity for quiet reprieve far from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Or it can provide a higher paced opportunity for a workout and a destination vista. If you’ve never been on a Methow snowshoe trail, you might try Beaver Loop; a gentle upper-Valley signed path that meanders through cedar forest and beaver chewed cottonwoods along Early Winter’s Creek, or Rader Creek Loop; a higher-elevation, scenic outing at Sun Mountain. Maps are available at the Methow Trails office in Winthrop and most ski ticket vendors.
Where To Snowshoe
Methow Trails hosts snowshoe tours throughout the winter. Local naturalists lead the tours which are about winter ecology, wildlife and tracks, snow and more. These family-friendly tours leave from the North Cascades Basecamp and Sun Mountain Lodge at 11:00 a.m. on selected Saturdays. Tours last 90 to 120 minutes. $5 snowshoe pass required. For dates and times check out the Methow Trails website.
Methow Trails has some shared-use trails, and many that are open exclusively to snowshoers. Check out the winter maps for full details on the exclusive and shared-use snowshoe trails from each trailhead. A $5 snowshoe trail pass is required. A ski pass will also grant access to snowshoe trails.
It’s is a wonderful way to explore the gems of the Methow Valley in the winter. If you can walk, you can snowshoe! Our scenic, peaceful snowshoe trails wind their way throughout the entire trail network, with the highest concentration of trails out of the Sun Mountain area.
Family Treks
The Methow Valley Trails Association hosts family-friendly snowshoe tours every Saturday throughout the winter. Local volunteers lead tours which focus on winter ecology, wildlife and tracks, snow science and more. Methow Trails trail passes or a Methow Trails trail pass ($5) are required for each person. Passes and rentals are available at Sun Mountain Ski Shop, North Cascades Basecamp, Mazama Ski Shop, Methow Cycle & Sport and Winthrop Mountain Sports. Tour size is limited to 10 people. Reservations are not required; space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call Methow Trails at (509) 996-3287 or email events@methowtrails.org for more information.
Rentals, passes and maps available at:
Cascades Outdoor Store
Cascades Outdoor Store has all of the clothing and equipment. We carry for trail runners, hikers, backpackers and skiers in Winthrop Washington. We are an authorized dealer for Rossignol cross country skis, both skate and classic. We also offer ski rentals, fat bike rentals and Methow Trails passes. The store is owned by long distance […]Goat’s Beard Mountain Supplies
Nestled in the heart of Mazama, the Goat’s Beard is “the place” to outfit yourself for backcountry skiing and rock climbing. In addition, we carry a full array of gear for whatever your next outdoor adventure might be. We also have an excellent selection of lifestyle clothing perfectly curated for your mountain-to-valley life.
Our knowledgeable and active staff are happy to help you with any information you need to enjoy the majestic Methow.
Come on in and check us out!Methow Cycle and Sport, LLC
Methow Cycle & Sport is the premier full service bicycle and ski shop located in in the heart of the Methow Valley. Our shop is just 1/4 mile west of the four-way stop in Winthrop. We are proud to offer the best products, service and knowledge for a wide range of cyclist and skiers. We also have the best rental fleet in the Valley and can assist you with finding just the right gear.Methow Trails
Methow Trails maintains and operates the Nation's largest cross-country ski area. The Methow Valley trail system includes over 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, horseback riding and hiking. Methow Trails is a non-profit organization with the mission of connecting users to the special nature of the Methow Valley and support community vitality.Sun Mountain Lodge
Perched on a mountaintop overlooking Winthrop, Sun Mountain Lodge has 112 guestrooms with a variety of room types: cozy cabins on a private beach at Patterson Lake, standard guestrooms in the main Lodge and luxury accommodations featuring private patios and jetted tubs. Other amenities include a full service activities shop, year-round gear rentals, two restaurants including the AAA-four diamond dining room and casual Bar and Grill, full service spa and a 5,000 bottle wine collection. 60 kilometers of trails right from your door! Activities include: horseback riding, mtn biking, pool, tennis, fishing, boating, hot tubs, XC skiing.
Recently honored by Fodor’s Travel as one of the Top 100 hotels in the world.The Outdoorsman
We are a quality outfitter for; hunters, fishermen (and women), campers, hikers and bikers (both kinds).
You'll find us right next to 3 Fingered Jack's with over 600 fly patterns, 100 knives (some by our custom makers), a full line of Vortex optics, Burt's Bees and special gifts for the outdoor lover in your life.Winthrop Mountain Sports
Quality outdoor clothing and gear. Cross- country ski and backcountry ski sales and rentals.
Expert trail running gear and advice. Year-round sales loft!
