What's better than grabbing some sleds and the family and hitting a sledding hill? Sledding is pure enjoyment in the beautiful snowy mountains of Colorado. The exhilaration on the kid's faces and the hilarity when the adults pummel down the hill are sure to bring you memories and stories for years to come.
Here are some of our favorite (and free!) sledding hills in Steamboat Springs:
Howelsen Hill
Where: Accessed through the Fifth Street entrance to the Brent Romick Rodea Arena. (Please don’t park near the outdoor ice rinks, Nordic area, or main parking for the ski area.)
Steamboat’s beloved Howelsen Hill opened up a new sledding option this year! It is free to the public and opens daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Currently a 20 ft.-high slope.
Steamboat II / Anchor Way Baptist Church
Where: 40650 Anchor Way, just off U.S. Highway 40 in Steamboat II
It’s accessible and groomed! A nice, long, and smooth ride for sledders. Not too steep, which is perfect for the young sledders, but maybe too slow for the more adventurous.
Steamboat II / Silver Spur
Where: It’s located along the groomed cross-country skiing trail at Steamboat II, accessible most easily by car by parking near a cluster mailbox on the backside of the Anchor Way loop that circles the neighborhood. Hike down the trail for several hundred yards.
This slope will get you some speed! This slope is big, wide, and groomed. It’s nice and wide to accommodate a lot of people but take note it may not be the best for the youngest of sledders.
Ready for an amazing winter getaway in Colorado? We have the perfect home for you and your group.
