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are just a few samples of scenic drives through mountains and
valleys in/around Winthrop: |
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town, take the W. Chewuch Rd (across from the Winthrop Barn)
north 10.5 miles to Falls Creek Falls. Take the five minute
walk on the paved path to the wonderful waterfall, seen here.
To return to town, travel the other side of the Chewuch River
via E. Chewuch Rd. |
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Take
the 35 minute drive via Hwy 20W to the snow, and mountains
of Rainy and Washington Passes. Many day hikes (Blue, Rainy & Cutthroat
Lakes) are offered from this area. While up there, don't forget
to see the spectacular view from the Washington Pass Overlook
(el. 5,477'). Prior to venturing out on this one, check with
the Forest Service on Forest Pass requirements.
Drive the old Twisp-Carlton Rd. From Winthrop, travel eight miles
south to the town of Twisp. Take a right at the F.O.E. The nine
mile long road winds along the Methow River, pastures and picturesque
ponds to the town of Carlton. At Carlton, turn left on Hwy 153
to travel north back to Winthrop.
Visit the third deepest lake in the United States, Lake Chelan.
Take the one hour drive to the resort town of Chelan via the
beautiful Methow Valley (Hwy 20E / Hwy 153S) and alongside the
mighty Columbia River (Hwy 97S / 97S Alt). |
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