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Tawlks-Foster Suspension Bridge and Methow Community Trail
This 2-mile out-and-back hike is located in Mazama and highlights the impressive Tawlks-Foster Suspension Bridge that spans the
Methow River. The trail is flat and forested and follows the river downstream 1 mile to the bridge. Reward yourself with guilt-free
lounging by the river, or continue further north and south along the trail for many more miles of hiking. FromWinthrop drive west on
Highway 20 for 8 miles. Turn right on Goat Creek Road (FS Road 1163) at the Methow River Bridge. Travel 3.6 miles and turn left into
the signed Methow Trails parking area.
Slate Peak
This is one of those hikes where getting there is half of the adventure. But the views, ahhh, the views! Slate Peak is a decommissioned
lookout located above Harts Pass. Harts Pass Road is the highest road in Washington and is not for the faint of heart; it is unpaved,
rough and steep. From Mazama, drive 19 miles towards Harts Pass. At the Harts Pass guard station turn right and continue 3 miles up
Slate Peak Road. Park at the end of the road and climb the short .5-mile hike up to the lookout. For those wanting more, there are a
number of other trails venturing out from Harts Pass, including the Pacific Crest Trail.
North Cascades Hikes
Travelling west from Mazama on Highway 20 leads to many incredible hiking trails, such as the Pacific Crest Trail, Maple Pass,
Cutthroat Lake, Blue Lake, Easy Pass—and many more. Maps and guidebooks can be obtained from local Methow Valley businesses as
well as the US Forest Service Visitor Center in Winthrop.