Where to Meet: Please be on time.
Black Canyon: Meet across from the REST AWHILE FRUIT STAND, 1/2 mile north of the junction of Hwy 97 and Hwy 153 near the town of Pateros. There is a small, concrete restroom and some grass next to the water. All trips meet at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise specified.
Gold Creek: We meet at the METHOW STORE on Hwy 153, right in downtown Methow. There is a little park just north of the store; we meet there at 10:00 a.m.
Skagit: Trips meet at 11:00 a.m. at GOODELL CREEK CAMPGROUND just west of the town of Newhalem on Hwy 20. Allow about 2 hours travel time from Seattle, or 1 and 1/2 hours from Winthrop. There is a huge National Park sign on Hwy 20 pointing out Goodell Creek Campground that you can't miss. Park on the frontage road and walk to the raft launch area. We'll be there with our boats and gear by the river.
How to Get There:
We are located in the Methow Valley just east of the North Cascades National Park. If you are driving from Seattle, allow 4-5 hours to drive here. From Seattle take I-5 north to Burlington then Hwy 20 East to Winthrop. Take more time and enjoy the mountains on the way.From Spokane, travel west on Hwy 2 to Wilbur, then State Route 174 to Grand Coulee Dam. Continue west to Brewster and south on Hwy 97 to Pateros. This takes about 3 hours.
Places to Stay In the Methow Valley
If staying in the Methow Valley there are several great options. Sun Mountain Lodge is the largest lodge in the valley. Sun Mountain offers four star service and accommodations. The River Run Inn is on the outskirts of Winthrop and is beautiful and a little more modestly priced. There are many pay-to-stay camp areas as well as lots of public campgrounds. If you need any help with accommodations in the Methow Valley please give us a call and we would love to help you plan a wonderful visit.
PO Box 1305, Twisp, WA 98856 (800) 997-4116 or (509) 997-4116 ospreyriverdave@yahoo.com