River Run

The first hundred yards of this trail is shared with Jack’s Trail. At a T intersection, turn right onto what is also the Methow Community Trail (MCT). Through early June flowers will be your companion through out this hike.

After another hundred yards or so the main trail (MCT) trends off to the right. Stay straight or to the left here to stay on River Run. Signs will designate this trail being closed to bikes from this point forward.

This old double track winds another three miles through birch clusters near the river, second growth Ponderosas, and along grassy meadows. Though there is a little up and down there is no real elevation gain to speak of. Occasionally the remnants of old homesteads can be made out fading into the fabric of the land. Large cliffs rise on both sides of the valley split periodically by secretive waterfalls draining upper basins.

Route-finding is easy though be sure to trend rightward at the ski warming hut two plus miles into the hike. The very end of River Run is  short, steep  climb of 50 feet or so. If you want to loop with Jack’s back to your car either direction will get you there, turning left is shorter.

Keep in mind that this trail does not allow bikes. It is also part of the winter ski trail system and snow shoeing is not allowed. As this trail is primarily on private land please respect all closure signs and no camping is allowed.