Recreation & Activities
Nestled in the heart of the Methow Valley, Winthrop, Washington offers year-round recreational opportunities that make it a premier destination for outdoor adventure in the Pacific Northwest. Visitors can enjoy world-class hiking and mountain biking on scenic trails, river rafting and kayaking on the Methow River, and fishing in nearby lakes and streams. In winter, Winthrop transforms into a snow lover’s paradise with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, and access to one of the largest groomed trail systems in North America. With easy access to North Cascades Nation Park, abundant national forests, beautiful state parks, and wide-open landscapes, Winthrop recreation blends breathtaking scenery with endless ways to explore, relax, and reconnect with nature.
