Twisp River Trail Trailhead

This forested trailhead (also called Twisp River Sno-Park) is the first, beginning trailhead for the Twisp River Trail #440 (at the southeast end of the trail). Several other trailheads also give access to the Twisp River Trail trail. The second access point to the Twisp River Trail is on north end of the War Creek Bridge, with limited parking (look for trail on northside of road at junction with road #44). Then several other trailheads to the west also give access to this trail: Slate Creek Trailhead, Scatter Cr eek Trailhead, South Creek Trailhead, and Gilbert Trailhead (at the far northwest end of the trail). Some of these trailheads require a valid Recreation Pass.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Current conditions information
Area Amenities:	Toilets
Fees:	A recreation pass is required at some of the trailheads giving access to this trail.
Open Season:	June
Best Season:	June-September
Busiest Season:	July
Restrictions:	Certified weed free hay is required on National forest lands (processed grains are okay).
Closest Towns:	Twisp, WA
Water:	No drinking water
Restroom:	At trailheads only
Passes:	Some of the trailheads giving access to this trail require a current recreation pass.
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Methow Valley Ranger District 24 West Chewuch Road Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 996-4000

General Information

Directions:

From Twisp, drive west on Twisp River Road (Okanogan County Road 9114), in about 10 miles turn left onto Buttermilk Creek Road (county road 1090) which crosses a bridge across Twisp River, follow the road to the right West Buttermilk Creek Road onto road that becomes Forest Service Road #4420 to Twisp River Sno-Park parking area to arrive at the east end trailhead. To find the second access point: Continue on Forest Service Road #4420 about 2 miles to junction with road #4430, turn right onto War Creek Bridge Road, cross War Creek Bridge follow road to junction with Forest Service Road #44 (there is limited parking near War Creek Bridge) on the northside of forest service road #44 is the second trail access point. The other access points for this trail are found at the Slate Creek Trailhead #414, Scatter Creek Trailhead #427, South Creek Trailhead west of South Creek Campground, and Gilbert Trailhead just west of North Creek.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Popular mountain biking trail.

General Info:

General Notes

This 15 mile trail is the best early season trail for mooutain biking, horseback riding, and hiking. Creek crossings at Scatter and Slate creeks may become difficult in the spring due to high water. This trail is generally a up and down route and is along the hillside along the Twisp River valley with occasional views.

Parking

Parking for this trail can be found at: Twisp River Sno-Park, on the side of the road by War Creek Bridge (parking is limited), Slate Creek Trailhead, Scatter Creek Trailhead, and Gilbert Trailhead.

General Notes

This 15 mile trail is the best early season trail for nountain biking, horesback riding, and hiking. Creek crossings at Slate Creek, Scatter Creek may become difficult in the spring due to