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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
Trail Ridden Direction
Trailforks scans users ridelogs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
Trail Last Ridden
Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine the last time a trail was ridden.
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
ContributeDetails
Colors indicate trail is missing specified detail.
- Description
- Photos
- Description & Photos
- Videos
Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
- most popular
- popular
- less popular
- not popular
ATV/ORV/OHV Filter
Max Vehicle Width
inches
Radar Time
LEGEND
Trail Difficulties
Trail Report Status
- Access Road/Trail
- White
- Green
- Blue
- Black
- Double Black Diamond
Trail Report Status
- Clear / Green
- Minor Issue / Yellow
- Significant Issue / Amber
- Closed
- Land Owner Overlay
- Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
- BLM (public)
- USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
- State land
- Indigenous
- Military
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
- Map Markers
Trail Head
Photo
Directory Listing
Riding Area
TTF
Parking
Viewpoint
Information
Warning
Directions
Sight
Restrooms
eBike Charging Point
Water Fountain/Source
Gate
Trail Sign
Table or Bench
Ladder
Stairs
Bridge
Boardwalk
Camping
Cabin
Lodge
Bear Cache
Dock
Ranger Station
Summit
Other
The Methow Valley offers up a diverse array of trails for multiple users. From high alpine to Valley floor, there are trails for every ability and skill level. Great area to go explore.
PLEASE NOTE: Hunting season is October 17-27th 2020. Please be safe, choose your rides carefully and wisely, and please wear orange. Many multi-use trails are actively used by hunters during this time frame
PLEASE NOTE: Hunting season is October 17-27th 2020. Please be safe, choose your rides carefully and wisely, and please wear orange. Many multi-use trails are actively used by hunters during this time frame
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
144 trails
- E-Bike
57 trails
- Hike
186 trails
- Trail Running
184 trails
- Horse
30 trails
- Snowmobile
3 trails
Region Details
- 28
- 1
- 32
- 61
- 19
- 3
Region Status
Caution as of Dec 25, 2020
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 188
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 144
- Trails E-Bike
- 57
- Trails Hike
- 186
- Trails Trail Running
- 184
- Trails Horse
- 30
- Trails Dirtbike
- 18
- Trails Snowmobile
- 3
- Trails Snowshoe
- 4
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 4
- Total Distance
- 591 miles
- Total Descent
- 122,244 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,956 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,079 ft
- Reports
- 594
- Photos
- 451
- Ridden Counter
- 5,668
Popular Trail Networks
view all areas »Sub Regions
- Twisp (43)
- Winthrop (97)
- Buck Mountain (9)
- Lewis Butte (3)
- Methow Valley (5)
- Pipestone Canyon (27)
- Rendezvous Mountain (1)
- Sun Mountain (29)
Popular Methow Valley Mountain Biking Trails
| status | title | difficulty | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climb It Change Upper Sun Mountain | |||
| Climb It Change Lower Sun Mountain | |||
| Buck Mountain Buck Mountain | |||
| Pete's Dragon Sun Mountain | |||
| Wild Turkey Sun Mountain | |||
| Chickadee connector Sun Mountain | |||
| Patterson Lake Trail Sun Mountain | |||
| Thompson Ridge Sun Mountain | |||
| Cutthroat Pass Winthrop | |||
| Martin Creek Trail Angels Staircase / Uno Peak | |||
| Rendezvous Basin Loop Rendezvous Mountain | |||
| Woodpecker Sun Mountain | |||
| Angels Staircase (Trail 1259.21) Angels Staircase / Uno Peak | |||
| Summit Trail Angels Staircase / Uno Peak | |||
| Rader Creek Sun Mountain |
Methow Valley Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel's Staircase Twisp | 21 miles | |
| Buck Mountain 2020 (full loop w/ Buck Up) Buck Mountain | 14 miles | |
| Buck Mountain Loop Buck Mountain | 13 miles | |
| Crater Creek to Foggy Dew Angels Staircase / Uno Peak | 19 miles | |
| Chickadee to Thompson Ridge Trail loop Sun Mountain | 20 miles | |
| The Foggy Lollipop Twisp | 15 miles | |
| Heavens Gate Twisp | 35 miles | |
| Angel's Staircase (Foggy Dew Entrance) Twisp | 30 miles | |
| The Great Western Traverse Twisp | 33 miles | |
| Angels Gate Twisp | 32 miles |
Recent Ridelog Activity in Region
Today
- 1 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
Yesterday
- 0 rides
- 0 ft avg distance
Past Week
- 11 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
Photos of Methow Valley Mountain Bike
trail: Martin Creek Trail
482 |
Jul 7, 2019 @ 2:42pm
Jul 7, 2019
trail: Martin Creek Trail
552 |
Oct 7, 2017 @ 10:13am
Oct 7, 2017
trail: Foggy Dew Trail
277 |
Aug 24, 2017 @ 12:05pm
Aug 24, 2017
trail: Foggy Dew Trail
208 |
Aug 24, 2017 @ 12:05pm
Aug 24, 2017Videos of Methow Valley Mountain Bike
9:16 |
90 |
Oct 11, 2020
trail: Buck Mountain
3:44 |
|
Aug 1, 2019
trail: Black Bear
7:04 |
588 |
Oct 27, 2016
trail: Eagle Lake Trail
5:12 |
20302 |
Jan 26, 2016
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Up Track Buck Mountain | Oct 31, 2020 @ 9:38am Oct 31, 2020 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | EAWeymuller | ||
| Buck Mountain Buck Mountain | Oct 31, 2020 @ 9:38am Oct 31, 2020 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | EAWeymuller | ||
| Sheep Driveway Winthrop | Oct 24, 2020 @ 12:30pm Oct 24, 2020 | Dry | Boating360 | ||
| Lower Safety Harbor Creek Angels Staircase / Uno Peak | Oct 21, 2020 @ 3:22pm Oct 21, 2020 | Variable | emaw | ||
| Rex Derr Trail Winthrop | Oct 19, 2020 @ 3:53pm Oct 19, 2020 | Dry | MatthewJames25 | ||
| Cutthroat Pass Winthrop | Oct 18, 2020 @ 10:29am Oct 18, 2020 | Variable | Heinzsd | ||
| Angels Staircase (Trail 1259.21) Angels Staircase / Uno Peak | Sep 29, 2020 @ 8:02pm Sep 29, 2020 | Ideal | robbayuk | ||
| NFD 5400 - Harts Pass Access Road Methow Valley | Sep 13, 2020 @ 10:38pm Sep 13, 2020 | Dry | Bbliss318 | ||
| Cheater Eagle Twisp | Sep 7, 2020 @ 4:35pm Sep 7, 2020 | Dry | samskuatch | ||
| Prince Creek Twisp | Sep 7, 2020 @ 4:33pm Sep 7, 2020 | Unknown | samskuatch |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | blake-e | wishlist | trail | Cutthroat Pass | Jan 20, 2021 @ 2:41pm 7 hours |
 | Daveswan | wishlist | trail | Thompson Ridge | Jan 18, 2021 @ 7:15pm 2 days |
| mtnbkr97701 | wishlist | trail | Methow Community Trail | Jan 18, 2021 @ 11:19am 2 days |
 | loganmcarter | wishlist | trail | Cutthroat Pass | Jan 15, 2021 @ 9:24am Jan 15, 2021 |
| movpclr | wishlist | trail | Cutthroat Pass | Jan 14, 2021 @ 5:19pm Jan 14, 2021 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | report | No tree on Oct 19, all clear | Oct 19, 2020 @ 2:47pm Oct 19, 2020 | ||
| trail | Would you recommend an XC bike or an AM bike? | Oct 1, 2020 @ 8:36am Oct 1, 2020 | ||
 | report | First pic Cooney Lake, second pic ascending to... | Sep 29, 2020 @ 8:06pm Sep 29, 2020 | ||
| trail | Trails were in great shape. Used the service... | Sep 29, 2020 @ 8:52am Sep 29, 2020 | ||
| trail | This may be the most spectacular mtn bike ride... | Sep 29, 2020 @ 8:27am Sep 29, 2020 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k19 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge19 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k22 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge19 awarded -
10 Blue Trails44 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded
Local Trail Supporters
- Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliane- Methow Chapter
- Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance - Methow Chapter
- Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance -Methow Chapter
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 144 | 402 miles | 82,559 ft | 179 miles | 6,339 ft | 450 | 593 | 13 | 5,041 | |||
| E-Bike | 57 | 167 miles | 37,881 ft | 78 miles | 6,135 ft | 433 | 1 | 10 | ||||
| Hike | 186 | 585 miles | 120,741 ft | 256 miles | 6,955 ft | 1 | 590 | 4 | 612 | |||
| Trail Running | 184 | 580 miles | 120,272 ft | 254 miles | 6,955 ft | 590 | 4 | 80 | ||||
| Horse | 30 | 115 miles | 30,010 ft | 51 miles | 6,919 ft | 281 | 1 | |||||
| Dirtbike | 18 | 86 miles | 14,715 ft | 37 miles | 5,869 ft | 265 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| Snowmobile | 3 | 20 miles | 1,791 ft | 4 miles | 5,020 ft | 2 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 4 | 6 miles | 1,234 ft | 2 miles | 1,135 ft | 1 | 18 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 4 | 5 miles | 1,227 ft | 2 miles | 1,135 ft | 1 | 211 |
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