Mazama, Washington

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Mazama (population 230) is a small village nestled in the Methow Valley in the eastern part of Washington. It is 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Winthrop and about 28 miles (45 km) from the Canadian border.

Located on the eastern flank of the Cascade mountain range, forests of Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine cover Mazama and the surrounding area, which is home to one of the world's longest cross-country skiing trails, stretching for 120 miles (193 km) and running through the town itself.

Mazama is situated at 48°36′N 120°26′W, and the town center's elevation is 2,178 feet (664 meters).