The Methow Valley Trails Collaborative (MVTC) builds and strengthens relationships between land managers, trail users, and advocates to enhance sustainable trail experiences in the Methow Valley.

Volunteer opportunities

Volunteering is rewarding, fulfilling, and a fun way to spend a day outdoors, giving back to the recreation community. If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities on public lands, look no further! Trails Collaborative partner events can be found on our events calendar. This is a great place to find upcoming trail work parties. More details on MVTC’s forthcoming work parties and trailhead ambassador program can be found on our volunteer page. If none of the posted dates fit your schedule, fill out the interest form, and you’ll be notified of future opportunities.

complete the form below to be notified of upcoming volunteer opportunites

 Report an issue or work accomplished 

The limited Forest Service recreation staff will devote their time to public safety and health out of necessity. Volunteers can help to maintain Forest Service recreation sites to a higher standard for visitors (trash pickups, duff removal from RV/tent pads, cleaning and re-stocking toilet paper between outhouse servicing, etc.).  Volunteers can also provide an important “eyes on the ground” to help report resource issues or developing problems before they cause sustained damage. Report work accomplished and work needed to land managers by using the Google Form below.

Help us help trails

The Trails Collaborative responded to a 2025 cut to the Forest Service workforce by hiring its own professional trail crew to maintain the network of trails around the Mehtow Valley. The MVTC crew has accomplished impressive annual and deferred trail maintenance in 2025; including over 200 miles of trails logged out and replacing one failed trail bridge. We have hired a crew again in 2026, because it is important to provide this public service, so everyone can continue to enjoy public land.

If you enjoy recreating on trails in the Methow Valley or the surrounding area, we hope you will make a donation to Trails Collaborative or consider a recurring donation. Your support will help us put trail professionals to work, maintain access to the national forest, and provide safe, sustainable recreation options around the Methow Valley for all to enjoy. Donations are critical as federal funding for recreation becomes more scarce and donor suppor support guarantees the Trails Collaborative can put boots on the ground to keep trails on the map this year and beyond.

Head over to the trails conditions blog to learn what the MVTC crew has been up to this summer.

 Wilderness Work

Many of us have grown accustomed to using motorized equipment, from cars to electric toothbrushes; however, in federally designated Wilderness, using motorized equipment is prohibited. The video below illustrates some of the slow-moving processes trail crews must employ while adhering to this management practice in the Wilderness. While it might take more time to cut a tree with a cross-cut saw and axe than a chainsaw, it is a traditional skill that has been used for centuries. Trail work in the Wilderness is one of the last modern practical applications of these skills.

Keep up to date on our current projects.

 Our Partners

Members and interested parties comprise the Methow Valley Trails Collaborative.  Together they collaborate to guide the organization, coordinate fund development, facilitate trail work parties and advocate for valley-wide trail projects, initiatives and funding.

Agency Partners

• Pearrygin Lake State Park

• USFS Methow Valley Ranger District

• WDFW Methow Wildlife Area

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