New York Is Home to the Country’s Most Underrated Snow Tubing Park and You’ll Want to Visit

Not all of us are equipped with backyards made up of rolling hills that are perfect for sledding, so when New Yorkers want to enjoy this favorite winter activity - we have to get creative. At most of New York's major ski mountains, you can usually find a tubing park within the resort that makes for a great place to get outside during the winter and have some fun. If you're willing to drive north though, you'll find one of the country's most underrated tubing parks up in Lewis County that not too many people know about. Snow tubing in New York is awesome!

Head up north to the town of Lowville and you'll have the pleasure of stumbling upon one of the most underrated destinations for snow tubing in New York or anywhere - Maple Ridge Center. Home to the longest snow tubing lanes in New York, you'll feel full of excitement as soon as you lay your eyes on this amazing snow tubing hill. Don't worry, you don't have to be intimidated by the size of this hill! Maple Ridge Center has its own tube tow to bring you up to the top. For that reason alone, it's better than any of the sled-riding hills in New York!

Sit back and relax and as you're towed up the hill you'll have views of the Black River Valley and the Adirondack Mountains. Once you reach the top, it's go time! If you're coming with friends and family, you'll be glad to know that you're allowed to connect tubes together if you want to as you fly down the hill.

Throw your hands up in the air as you fly down a 100-foot vertical drop. With 8 lanes at Maple Ridge Center that are all over 1,200 feet long, even when this tubing park starts to see crowds you'll never have to wait too long in line. If you're ready to discover a noteworthy snow tubing park that you've probably never heard of, then it's time to hit the road and spend the weekend at Maple Ridge Center.

Located at 7421 East Road, Lowville, NY 13367, Maple Ridge Center is open on Saturdays, Sundays, and school holidays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. during the winter season. The snow tubing park runs on real snow only, so before taking a trip here you'll always want to check their website first!

Other things you'll want to know? Maple Ridge Center has its own Warming Barn where you can find a concession stand and games inside for kids to enjoy. To find out more, be sure to visit the official Maple Ridge Center website. Looking for other ways to enjoy the outdoors this winter? Then check out this picturesque New York sleigh ride that will take you through a winter wonderland. Just be sure to bundle up in your winter gear first!