Methow Trails will celebrate its 40th birthday with a weekend of competitive skiing events, free skiing on its trail system and a party co-hosted by the Methow Conservancy (see related story), all part of the Methow Valley Nordic Festival. On Saturday (Jan. 21), skiing will be free on the Methow Trails system. New this year […]
Mazama Corral trailhead
Mazama parcel near Corral Trailhead improvements donated to Methow Trails
Methow Trails announced this week that it has received a donation of a commercially zoned parcel of land, located in the Mazama core adjacent to the recently expanded Corral Trailhead, from Bill Percich and Monica Van Appel-Percich. “The Methow Valley has held a very special place in our hearts for over 25 years now. We […]
Progress made on facility improvements at Mazama Corral Trailhead
Work is progressing on a project to upgrade facilities at the Mazama Corral Trailhead, Methow Trails Executive Director James DeSalvo said this week. Grading, utility, and landscape work is currently underway that will eventually bring improved amenities and increased capacity to the popular trailhead, which currently serves over 15,000 users annually, DeSalvo said in a […]
Mazama Corral project may still get state grant this year
When the state released a list of projects that will receive grants through the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board last week, a Methow Trails plan to expand the Mazama Corral parking lot wasn’t included. But Methow Trails Executive Director James DeSalvo said this week that there is still a good possibility that a grant will […]
Mazama Corral plan to add parking and more at trailhead
It’s more than a parking lot. The Mazama Corral parking expansion now underway, spearheaded by Methow Trails, is also meant to provide year-round amenities for skiers, hikers, cyclists and horse riders. In addition to 133 parking spaces in what will be a gravel lot, the Mazama Corral plan calls for a warming hut, restroom facilities, a horse corral, a place to dump snow …
Annual Sunflower Marathon & Relay are May 10
The 34th annual Sunflower Marathon & Relay hosted by the Methow Valley Sport Trails Association will leave the starting line at the Mazama Corral Trailhead at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday (May 10). The Sunflower is expected to draw over 600 runners in each of its individual and relay races, making the race the largest recreational […]
