PA State Parks Sledding Winter Activities Sled Ride Snowmobile
trails.
Spring, summer and fall are not the only times to enjoy Pennsylvania
state parks. Visitors find a surprising number of sledding, skiing and
activities that are best enjoyed in the snowy landscape. There is a
certain sense of peace and tranquility in the parks during winter time
of year, and the view can be breathtaking.
Sledding is always a popular activity on snowy days in state parks.
Many state parks block off an area during the winter for sledding Please
abide by the guidelines set by the individual parks for the safety and
enjoyment of everyone involved.
Access for People with Disabilities
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to
a disability, please contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks:
888-PA-PARKS (voice)
888-537-7294 (TTY)
711 (AT&T Relay Services)
Where to Sled and Toboggan
Pennsylvania's Great Lakes Region Sled
Ski and more
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Maurice K. Goddard There is a one-acre hill for sledding at the dam.
Pymatuning There is sledding.
Pennsylvania Wilds
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Bald Eagle About five acres of cleared hillside allows for a
1,320-foot run. The slope faces the modern campground and is accessed
from Skyline Drive near pavilion #5.
Chapman A seven-acre slope on the western side of the park is
lighted until 10 p.m., daily. There is a warming hut.
Clear Creek There is a slope of almost two acres on the pipeline
near Shelter 3.
Cook Forest There are three acres of sledding slopes
Parker Dam A small sledding and toboggan run is near the boat rental
area.
Northeast Pennsylvania Mountain Region
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Frances Slocum A good slope is west of the swimming pool.
Lackawanna The gentle slopes by Pavilion 1 are recommended for
sledding.
Pittsburgh and Its Countryside
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Keystone There is sledding.
Moraine A very popular sledding area is in the Pleasant View Picnic
Area in the South Shore.
Ohiopyle A hill is maintained for sledding in the Surgarloaf
Snowmobile and Mountain Bike Area. The hill is adjacent to the parking
area.
Raccoon Creek There is sledding.
Ryerson Station Throughout the park are five acres of sledding
slopes.
Yellow Creek An area is maintained opposite the south boat launch
for sledding and tobogganing. If you decide that another hill looks more
inviting or challenging, please be alert for old fences that may still
be in the area.
Central Mountains and Valleys
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Kettle Creek The gentle slopes below the park office make for
excellent tobogganing/sledding.
Little Pine Two acres of slopes extends across the lake. Ample
parking is in the day use area by the bathhouse.
Locust Lake
Shawnee A large area of hillsides near Picnic Area #2 is great for
sledding.
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
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Codorus There is a 2.5-acre slope near the Cross-country Skiing and
Snowmobile Area at the west end of Chapel Cove. An additional sledding
area with gentle slopes is in the marina area.
Philadelphia and Its Countryside
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Fort Washington Militia Hill Picnic Area has a 400-foot slope for
sledding.
Marsh Creek About seven acres of slopes are by the picnic area in
the East Launch.
Nockamixon The area above the marina is used for sledding and
tobogganing.
Ridley Creek A large grassy slope by the park office is popular for
sledding.
Tyler
Slopes below the Upper Plantation Picnic Area parking lot and the slopes
west of the covered bridge are great for sledding and tobogganing when
conditions permit.
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