The Sledding Park In North Carolina That Will Make Your Winter Unforgettable
The only municipal sledding park in the entire Southeast is found in North Carolina in the highest town on the east coast. The peak of Beech Mountain sits a little more than a mile above sea level, making the climate on top of this enormous mountain perfect for winter activities. Of course the town is home to Beech Mountain Ski Resort where you can ski, snowboard, ice skate, dine, shop, and more, but the town itself is also home to a wonderful sledding hill that’s perfect for introducing the little ones in the family to winter sports.
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Welcome to the sledding hill, a seasonal micro park located next to the Visitors Center and Town Hall on Beech Mountain!
The only small caveat is that you'll need to bring your own sled. Or, you can rent one from the ski shop located next door to the park. Additionally, Fred's General Mercantile within walking distance of the hill usually has them in stock and for sale.
And when Mother Nature isn't cooperating to keep the hill covered in fluffy, white snow, the town has a snow machine that fills in the gaps so sledding is possible throughout the season, unless there's a weird heatwave.
Most people make a whole day out of playing on the sledding hill. The mountain is home to eight restaurants, and three of them are within walking distance of the sledding hill.
Come prepared to play. And if you want to stay for the weekend, you'll have even more time to explore the mountain and the ski resort.
Even if you're not a skier or snowboarder, think about exploring the ski resort and village and perhaps take a spin on the ice rink. The ski resort is located 1.5 miles from the sledding hill. Parking is free at the resort and you can explore the village without a lift ticket.
The sledding hill on top of Beech Mountain is open seasonally, Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Parking is also free. Before you go, you can call the Visitors Center to find out about snow conditions on the hill: 800-468-5506. Learn more from the website for Beech Mountain, North Carolina.
Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: [email protected]
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