https://trailscollaborative.org/home-impact daily 1.0 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/1528824846734-Q2JDTANXDKANTX2U62FY/Betsy+and+Horse.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/1689115588609-FNJ30V0LQMRGYYD2ONJH/MVTC%2BHome%2Bimage.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/1689120188019-72Y1TOPUIKF0TR2ESMGR/image-asset.jpeg Home - Enhancing Sustainable Trail Experiences in the Methow Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/4f5ed0f0-a241-4ea7-8d0a-d178727113d9/1.png Home - Our Work The MVTC builds and strengthens relationships among trail managers, advocates and user groups to support and enhance sustainable trail experiences in the Methow Valley. The Trails Collaborative has three program areas. We facilitate collaborative trail projects, build relationships, and act as a community resource for trial information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/b9c09229-86b6-450f-b6df-3624a1ab5b3b/Trails+crew.jpg Home USFS trail crew clearing logs on Hidden Lakes Trail in the Pasayten Wilderness, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/503b4b03-2e90-4e19-a85a-3f2de70ed5e0/Wolf+Creek+Early+Logout.JPG Home Trails Collaborative Staff clearing logs on Wolf Creek Trail, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/bdbde0a3-9447-43cb-94d4-ef4ef3479078/washout.JPG Home Trails Collaborative Partners (EMBA) and volunteers repairing a washout on Twisp River Trail, 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/83f7c5c7-3904-45f1-a165-720faca44a92/Wolf+Creek+Volunteers.JPG Home Volunteers help prepare a replacement foot log on the Wolf Creek trail. https://trailscollaborative.org/donate daily 0.75 2024-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/2c114292-6b10-4d02-9057-adeefa7879b5/Group+photo%2C+donate.jpeg Donate Your support will go directly to trail projects here in the Methow Valley. We rely on funding from grants, land management agencies, and community support from our trail users. Thank you for your donation! MVTC is a non-profit organization. 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This year, 2025, MVTC finally had the staff capacity to establish a safe path through and log out the trail in its entirety. https://trailscollaborative.org/conditions-blog/2025/7/24/lock-stock-and-two-smoking-crosscuts-71-714 monthly 0.5 2025-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/92632d7b-e45a-44c5-a854-a10f475cb38b/Scatter+Creek+025.png Trail crew conditions report - Mid-Summer Wilderness Trail Work 7/1-7/24 - Make it stand out Allen maintaing his trail-cred by helping Nick F. with the logout on the Scatter Creek trail in the July heat. https://trailscollaborative.org/conditions-blog/2025/7/8/partner-accomplishments-july-7 monthly 0.5 2025-07-15 https://trailscollaborative.org/conditions-blog/2025/6/30/logs-blogs-and-volunteer-work-parties-65-630 monthly 0.5 2025-07-02 https://trailscollaborative.org/conditions-blog/2025/6/11/partner-accomplishments-through-june-11th monthly 0.5 2025-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/1749738988898-L2THH6W76ZPE3A2T1TLG/BCHW+Andrews+Group+Shot.JPEG Trail crew conditions report - Partner Accomplishments through June 11th - Make it stand out Human and Equine volounteers from the BCHW pose for a photo with MVRD staff at the Andrew’s Creek trailhead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/360a4b8c-8401-41c3-8730-aaf659f3a8a7/Slate+K+boy.jpg Trail crew conditions report - Partner Accomplishments through June 11th - Make it stand out Testing the limits of a Silky Katana boy with a 40 minute cut on Slate. Really impressive effort! https://trailscollaborative.org/conditions-blog/2025/6/9/semi-cool-spring-is-out-sweaty-summer-is-in-524-63 monthly 0.5 2025-06-12 https://trailscollaborative.org/conditions-blog/2025/5/23/happy-sawyers-clearing-trails-from-510-522 monthly 0.5 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/be8a8d89-6722-4405-a6b4-37ee98222455/Scatter+Volunteers.png Trail crew conditions report - Happy Sawyers Clearing Trails from 5/10- 5/22 - Make it stand out Thanks to the volunteers who braved the heat and ticks to help maintain the Scatter Creek trail. It’s a huge help, and we’ve already gotten positive feedback on the work accomplsihed! https://trailscollaborative.org/conditions-blog/2025/5/13/the-trail-season-begins-28en7 monthly 0.5 2025-05-13 https://trailscollaborative.org/conditions-blog/2025/5/13/the-trail-season-begins monthly 0.5 2025-05-13 https://trailscollaborative.org/partners daily 0.75 2023-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/1528825151818-23X7HUZ7ABXTTD0N7XCO/Lewis+Volunteer+Group+Shot.JPG Partners https://trailscollaborative.org/contact-impact daily 0.75 2025-02-06 https://trailscollaborative.org/history daily 0.75 2023-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/fc74beb6-fcfa-4674-a243-9316cd911ff6/1.png Our Impact - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/2528df97-d822-4a3f-91a3-8cdfa701824f/2.png Our Impact - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://trailscollaborative.org/past-projects daily 0.75 2025-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/a91f2ddc-084e-4b46-8ae8-5daac37027c4/Louis+Lake.png Past Projects - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/c86a4b88-b991-42b3-84ab-648bf4c7c802/Cut+Throat+Before+and+After.png Past Projects - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/0eae69b4-1a8a-4600-87a4-f13c84441504/IMG_6767.JPG Past Projects - Make it stand out “A bridge is a project you can hang your hat on".” Bill Ford, MVBCH Trail Boss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/1561056364321-A3TER3LE98UIPK5XUD7D/IMG_1284.JPG.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/1531933529039-V57M71ODYJUIHFV8PGFR/DSC07903.jpg Past Projects https://trailscollaborative.org/press-impact daily 0.75 2023-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/1531167672403-2OTRVX0BDI9NAH4UQATR/WDFW+Award.jpg Press https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/1531169157813-7J8ZQ50JDCUXPVR31WKL/WDFW+Award.jpg Press https://trailscollaborative.org/trails-impact daily 0.75 2018-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/1531428147572-ZUU8V2ON0OONIVGR05SE/Riser+Trail+Pic.jpg Trails https://trailscollaborative.org/current-projects daily 0.75 2025-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/ff104ebc-862e-4029-b18f-55b77df01b0e/1.png Current Projects - Professional Trail Crew In 2025, MVTC hired a small professional trail crew to maintain trails on the Methow Valley Ranger District. The crew of four has been working since April and will conclude their season at the end of October. They have accomplished some impressive work to keep trails safe and accessible across the Methow Valley. Check out the conditions blog to read about some of their accomplishments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/d0e07e55-a66c-45ee-bfde-37918b71c99a/meeting+picture.JPG Current Projects - Public meetings MVTC facilitates public meetings on the third Wednesday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September, and November). The meetings are a forum for trail users, land managers, and advocacy groups to discuss emerging trail-related issues and build consensus. Signup for our newsletters to receive reminders of umcpong meetings and past minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/bb663700-c7cf-450b-9518-1092dc2945d8/IMG_8194.JPG Current Projects - Deferred trail maintenance on scenic State Route 20 Trails MVTC is continuing our partnership with the Methow Valley Ranger District to accomplish deffered trail maintenance in the Highway 20 cooridor this summer. We have seen intiruptions to this work which was funded through the Great American Outddors act; however, have continuted in a more limited capcaity in 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/1531933529039-V57M71ODYJUIHFV8PGFR/DSC07903.jpg Current Projects volunteers at 2018 save-a-trail https://trailscollaborative.org/team daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/0abddb27-8fba-4c7f-a80e-f205f56379a0/strigner+peeling.jpg Staff & Board https://trailscollaborative.org/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2022-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/57eaf9eb-1321-4f0d-838a-dafa8f722260/lightning%2Bgroup%2Bphoto%2B-%2BEdited.jpg Lighting Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/7549a594-9ee8-41de-abe0-902feeda3b14/IMG_6699.JPG Lighting Creek https://trailscollaborative.org/newsletters daily 0.75 2023-10-20 https://trailscollaborative.org/news-20 daily 0.75 2023-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/60157b59-5198-4143-8302-edab146d2573/MVTC+Organization+of+the+year.jpeg MVTC In the News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://trailscollaborative.org/get-involved daily 0.75 2023-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/bdfa0966-dfec-46fe-8d2b-2b0d53dbb11f/IMG_7992.JPG Get Involved https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/57eaf9eb-1321-4f0d-838a-dafa8f722260/lightning%2Bgroup%2Bphoto%2B-%2BEdited.jpg Get Involved https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/0eae69b4-1a8a-4600-87a4-f13c84441504/IMG_6767.JPG Get Involved https://trailscollaborative.org/volunteer daily 0.75 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/7f9142d9-5bb7-46f6-9f7d-aed6bf86d04a/Frazer+Creek+Bridge.jpg Volunteer - Make it stand out A hardy crew of skilled volunteers standing atop their work, a new trail bridge at North Summit. https://trailscollaborative.org/openings daily 0.75 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/a53b4f03-5121-454e-a4b0-a9016737070d/28.png Employment - Make it stand out MVTC’s 2025 trail crew on the last day of hitch deep in the Pasayten Wilderness https://trailscollaborative.org/trails daily 0.75 2024-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/1d185daa-79d3-498a-88a9-86c8b907ad98/bad+bridge.jpg Trail Information Former failing bridge at Cutthroat Lake Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/d0774647-18a4-4b19-8ee4-02f1e8febf07/goat+peak+trail+sign.JPG Trail Information Trail sign at Goat Peak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/ff7ab57b-c9db-4ec2-b372-0e37b5465305/hart%27s+pass.jpg Trail Information The Methow Valley from Hart’s Pass https://trailscollaborative.org/recreation daily 0.75 2024-09-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/248d3b44-8233-4057-819b-c4c2b682f3cc/bridge.JPG Responsible Recreation - Make it stand out Image from the Tawlks-Foster Suspension Bridge in Mazama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/ca7324dd-99c4-4823-8850-3f37bab10ce2/hiking.JPG Responsible Recreation - Make it stand out Image from Cutthroat Lake Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/99ae0fc0-2722-42f9-8f28-b1169b34bc68/fire.jpg Responsible Recreation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/7abc74ba-7feb-489f-b995-e574dbb3b5b7/Sunflower+Bike.jpg Responsible Recreation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/9a7ebfa4-c171-46fc-b60b-df80ce720008/IMG_0034.jpg Responsible Recreation - Make it stand out Image of camping in the Alpine near the Methow Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/8a582ba0-4d01-482e-8afd-62fac764e977/ski.jpg Responsible Recreation - Make it stand out Skiing in the Valley from Methow Trails https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/4f98a7cb-2ac9-4d1a-817d-0c23cbd920b1/SEWS+at+sunset.JPG Responsible Recreation - Make it stand out A climber on the South Early Winter Spire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/30f0c94e-d1b8-4b8d-9ef6-ba74607116f6/horse.JPG Responsible Recreation - Make it stand out Image of USFS Pack Mules at Cutthroat Trailhead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/1281b48c-a53d-4e62-b2c9-f801a1a696f2/backpacking.jpeg Responsible Recreation - Make it stand out Backpacking in the Valley from the USFS https://trailscollaborative.org/know-before-you-go daily 0.75 2024-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/a46fd7d3-1c17-4e24-b219-bc8f418edd63/copper+glance.JPG Know Before You Go Image from Copper Glance trail head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/a401d187-46e1-49f1-9a93-a524d1ff25bd/easy+fire.jpg Know Before You Go Image of the Easy Fire in the North Cascades on July 17th, 2024 from the USFS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/23fc6c1a-4c27-49ca-b5a6-6f6414aa5a98/Screenshot+2024-08-26+1.08.06+PM.png Know Before You Go - Make it stand out Image of the Methow Wildlife Unit from the WDFW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/d906749a-b526-4cf8-a6b6-53fe2534e3d0/Bike+at+WA+pass.JPG Know Before You Go Biking Washington Pass while WSDOT crews clear the road is a fun spring tradition for dedicated road bikers https://trailscollaborative.org/passes daily 0.75 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/1d16782f-15a8-41aa-9429-f7f9b54d724b/Screenshot+2024-08-26+10.46.03+AM.png Pass Information https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/9cffd992-45cd-4a66-b8ad-83c5fcb06a77/Activity+Pass+QR+sheet_NWForestPass.jpg Pass Information - Make it stand out The Forest Service is going digital with fee collection. Be sure to get the recreation.gov app and follow the instructions to pay for fees at campgrounds or trailheads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/608faae6-481d-4e7b-9214-eec45d52d4aa/nw+forest+pass.jpg Pass Information https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/f237304f-b065-49f6-9dfd-c4c3451d2622/discover.jpeg Pass Information https://trailscollaborative.org/conditions daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://trailscollaborative.org/winter-trails daily 0.75 2025-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/284e43bc-942d-4cf2-ade6-df84c7ace28c/methow%2Btrails%2Blogo_transp.png Winter Trail Information https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a4dc1ac90bcce5ce11a84e9/7b33209f-0066-4fd9-bc68-f138859ae9e5/WAStateParks_Logo.png Winter Trail Information https://trailscollaborative.org/logout-map daily 0.75 2026-04-01