The One Epic Sledding Hill In New Jersey That Will Make Your Winter Unforgettable

There's nothing like finding awesome sledding hills in your home state. If you're looking for the best sledding hill in New Jersey this winter, we recommend enjoying the activity where it is permitted. A free, favorite spot is Cheesequake State Park. Enjoy this winter season with some fun in the snow at this epic sledding hill in New Jersey.

Located between North and South Jersey, Cheesequake State Park lies in a transitional zone between two different ecosystems. Open fields, saltwater and freshwater marshes, a white cedar swamp, Pine Barrens, and a northeastern hardwood forest are the main characteristics of the park.

The park offers an interpretive/nature center, hiking and mountain biking trails, camping areas, and lakes for swimming, fishing and boating.

If you're looking for things to do in winter in New Jersey, the permitted activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and...sledding!

Sledding is permitted on the hill adjacent to the Hooks Creek Lake parking area. Cross-country skiing is permitted on the roadways and field areas. Snow shoeing is permitted throughout the park. The sledding hill is just steep enough for a thrill but not as terrifying as others in the state. Best of all, you don't need to worry about running into a road at the bottom! For a sneak peek into what you can expect, check out the video below by NJ Outdoors.

Cheesequake State Park (300 Gordon Road, Matawan) is a perfect pick for any New Jerseyan as it's centrally located, just under 90 minutes from both Wantage (Sussex County) and Haddonfield (Camden County). Other fun features of this park include a playground, a seasonal snack bar, and an island (Blue Bell Island). Nearby places to visit include Old Bridge Waterfront Park, Fernandes Steakhouse 3, and Ocean Bay Diner.

Other popular sledding hills (check with the township to make sure sledding is still legal) include Atkins Glen Park in Park Ridge, Millcreek Park in Willingboro, Double Hill in Hudson County Park, Lewis Morris County Park in Morris Township, Goffle Brook Park in Hawthorne, the EHT Nature Reserve in Galloway, and Laurel Acres Park in Mount Laurel.

What's your favorite sledding hill in New Jersey? If you prefer tubing, and the convenience of lifts back up the hill, check out this incredible tubing park in the Garden State.

What are some other places you like to go sledding in New Jersey? Let us know below in the comments section. We look forward to hearing from you.

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