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Winthrop (Washington) Voyage Tips and guide

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    Winthrop is a town in the Methow Valley, in North Cascades region of Washington State. This eastern gateway to North Cascades National Park has retained its historic frontier-town roots.

    Understand

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    With 300 days of sunshine, it's a popular base for backpacking, climbing, and backcountry skiing. It is also the base for the Methow Trails, a destination for cross country skiing.

    Get in

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    Map
    Map of Winthrop (Washington)

    By car

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    WA-20 passes through town, from Twisp to the east and North Cascades National Park to the west. WA-20 closes during the winter west of Winthrop, and is also subject to temporary winter storm closures.

    Get around

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    See

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    Main Street Winthrop has maintained an Old West feel, with simple wooden storefronts and antique signage.

    Do

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    Winter sports

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    • Methow Trails. Over 120 miles of cross country skiing trails, making the Methow Valley one of the premier locations in the world for this sport.
    • 1 Winthrop Ice Rink, 208 White Ave.

    Nature

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    Climbing

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    • 3 Mazama (From US-20, turn onto Lost River Rd/Mazama and drive 1/4 mile). Some of the best single- and multi-pitch sport climbing in Washington.

    Buy

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    Winthrop is the last full-services stop along westbound WA-20 until Concrete, 104 miles east.

    Eat

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    Drink

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    Sleep

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    • Riverrun Inn. secluded cabins, rooms and a house on the Chewuch River, walking distance to downtown Winthrop
    • Sun Mountain Lodge. luxury hotel
    • Chewuch Inn & Cabins (1825), 223 White Ave, +1 509 996-3107. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Offers lodging with a hearty breakfast and an outdoor spa with cross country skiing, mountain biking and other outdoor recreation activities nearby. $90-200.

    Go next

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    Winthrop is on the North Cascade Loop itinerary.

    Routes through Winthrop
    North Cascades N.P.Mazama  W  E  TwispOmak


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