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Methow Trails
Love mountain biking?
The Methow Valley has hundreds
of miles of well-maintained, easy-to-access singletrack,
doubletrack and Forest Service roads.
Methow Trails, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance–Methow
Chapter, and the Backcountry Horsemen help the Forest Service
maintain many of the mountain bike trails in the Valley. Love
the trails? Please consider supporting these organizations.
Sun Mountain Trails
All levels:
This is not a specific loop or route, but rather a system of trails that can
be linked together to provide any length and difficulty desired. Sun Mountain has
singletrack, doubletrack, and Forest Service roads. Wooded sections and wide-open
hillsides provide a variety of scenic options. The Sun Mountain trails are an excellent
place to spend an hour to a full day of riding. You can access the Sun Mountain trails
right from Winthrop via the Winthrop Trail, or drive 8 miles towards Sun Mountain
Lodge to the Chickadee Trailhead. 1 to 35 miles of riding.
Methow Valley
Community Trail
Beginner:
There are many options for
great riding on the trails maintained by
Methow Trails. These are the same trails
used in the winter for cross-country
skiing. The most popular section of the
trail is from Brown’s Farm to Mazama
for a 12-mile roundtrip ride. These are
doubletrack trails, perfect for riding side
by side. 1 to 35 miles in length.
Pipestone Canyon
Moderate & Advanced:
A popular
destination in spring and fall, Pipestone
Canyon can be ridden as a loop of
dirt roads or as a loop including
singletrack along the rim of the canyon.
The spectacular canyon is home to
rattlesnakes, so this ride is best done in
the spring and fall. Singletrack loop: 14
miles, dirt-road loop: 16 miles.
mountain
biking