Sledding and Snow Play in Flagstaff - Winter 2020-2021

CLEAN UP YOUR TRASH AND DO NOT LEAVE BROKEN SLEDS AND GARBAGE IN THE FOREST!!

There is nothing like the joy of snow play in a winter wonderland such as Flagstaff! Curious where to take the kids sledding or tubing in Arizona? Or maybe you're just looking for a great place the whole family can enjoy playing in the snow, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides and even making snowmen, you have come to the right place! Although these activities are fun please understand that this town is precious to many and for that reason, Flagstaff has a "leave no trace" policy. This means EVERYTHING that you bring should be brought back with you. Please do the same if your sled meets an unfortunate end against a tree or rock! Another important thing to keep in mind is that although lots of fun, sledding can also become dangerous. Please watch your children especially by roadsides. There have been many close calls in areas near Milton and highway 180 of children racing into the road on a sled. With all that in mind here are some awesome snow areas to check out!

¡No hay un lugar tan bonito como Flagstaff con nieve! ¿Tiene curiosidad sobre los lugares que ofrecen viajes en trineo en Arizona? O posiblemente solamente esté buscando un lugar que toda la familia puede esquiar, jugar en la nieve, hacer un muñeco de nieve, o pasear en trineo. Pues, ¡Flagstaff es el lugar perfecto para eso y más! ¿Estas actividades son divertidas verdad? Es por eso que en Flagstaff nos gusta mantener un ambiente sano y limpio, para que todos los que quieran puedan disfrutar de las divertidas actividades y hermosísimos paisajes de esta ciudad en las montañas. Es por eso que tenemos una regla de "no dejes nada". Si su trineo se rompe al estar usándolo, favor de disponer de la basura que cause en el contenedor de basura más cercano. Es importante también mantenerse seguro cuando esté paseando en trineo porque es peligroso, especialmente al lado de las calles Milton y la carretera 180,ya que ha habido incidentes en los cuales se han acercado demasiado a la carretera. ¡Bueno, ya que se tiene eso en mete, aquí hay algunos lugares increíbles con nieve que tiene que visitar!

Sledding Safely During Covid-19

Even though sledding is done in the open, fresh air, there is a high probability that you and your kids will get into close proximity of each other at some point, especially if you go to one of the designatied snow parks. Please make sure to wear a mask and do your best to keep distance between you and the other sledders. Being patient, taking turns and sharing space respectfully will be the best way to stay safe and healthy this winter season.

Here's where you can go sledding!

Click to enlarge map from City of Flagstaff

Please call the Snowplay Hotline for current conditions: 1-844-256-SNOW

CURRENTLY OPEN THIS WEEKEND - JAN 16-17

• Flagstaff Snow Park at Ft. Tuthill County Park

  From Flagstaff, head south on Milton/1-17 5.7 miles. Flagstaff Snow Park has restrooms, a large outdoor fire pit, and picnic areas. This place is great because they have groomed runs, tube for rent, food and beverage vendors, and a shop in case you forgot to bring some of your winter gear like beenies and gloves. It definitely the best sledding spot in town! Tickets must be bought in advance. See website for tickets.

CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL MORE SNOW ACCUMULATES

• Mormon Lake Lodge

  From Flagstaff, Mormon Lake Lodge is about 26 miles from town on Lake Mary Road. The cost ranges by activity and how many people are buying the tickets. Day passes cost $8 per person and $25 for a group of four people or more. Snowmobiling costs $60 to $70 per hour.

• Happy Jack Lodge

  From Flagstaff, Happy Jack Lodge is about 42 miles from town on Lake Mary Road.

• Flagstaff City Parks: Foxglenn Park, Thorpe Park, or Buffalo Park. Call snow hotline to see if there's enough snow.

• Oak Hill Snow Play Area

  The Oak Hill Snow Play Area is located on the site of an old alpine ski area (operated during the 1950s), just 30 minutes from Flagstaff off 1-40 heading toward Williams. There are two separate sledding runs; one is long and steep (900ft) and the other shorter and easier (400ft).

• Lone Tree

  FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL, ONLY SLEDS OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL ARE ALLOWED. METAL, WOOD OR HARD, RIGID SLEDS OR DEVICES ARE PROHIBITED.

  Be sure there is there is at least one foot of snow before sledding. Check the local weather conditions for Williams, AZ to see if snow is predicted for the area to know if there could possibly be any snow at Oak Hill Snow Play. Whatever you pack into the area please pack it out and leave no trace. If the available trash bins are full please do not leave trash on the ground and take your trash with you when you leave.

  Restrooms, picnic tables, and a fire pit are available for use. Cost is FREE. See pics of sledding area.

**Snow play and sledding are PROHIBITED at the following areas:**

• Anywhere along I-17
• Off the side of main roads
• Arizona Snowbowl

More Places for Snowplay

Arizona Nordic Village

• The Arizona Nordic Village offers snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowman building and pull-behind sledding and night play on Fridays when conditions allow. Downhill sledding is available at Crowley Pit, just 1 mile past the Arizona Nordic Village. The center is open daily has 40 kilometers of trails.
• Getting there: The center is about 15 miles northwest of downtown Flagstaff and 160 miles from central Phoenix. Head north on Interstate 17, which leads into Milton Road in Flagstaff. Follow Milton Road downtown to U.S. 180 north. The parking lot is along the highway at mile marker 232.
• Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily and 6-9 p.m. Fridays if conditions allow.
• Skiing: Reservations for equipment rentals must be made by 3 p.m. three days before your visit. Skis and rental packages range from $10 - $20/day, and trail passes are priced at $10 - $18/day.
• Snowshoeing: The center has about 9 miles of marked snowshoe trails, and dogs are allowed if kept under control. Reservations are suggested to ensure equipment availability. Trail passes and snowshoe rentals are $10 - 18 per day each.
• Sledding: A sledding area is near U.S. 180 at Crowley Pit, about 1 mile past the Arizona Nordic Village. The pit's parking area is not maintained, but portable toilets and a garbage can are available. Several hills with various grades and lengths are available.
• Details: 928-220-0550 or https://www.arizonanordicvillage.com

Wing Mountain & Crowley Pit Snow Play Areas

NOT OPEN for snow play.

Sunrise Park Resort

Known for its downhill ski runs, Sunrise also offers tubing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

• Getting there: It's about 220 miles from central Phoenix. Take Arizona 87 (Beeline Highway) north to Payson, then Arizona 260 east through Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside to Arizona 273, on the Fort Apache Reservation. Turn right (south) on Arizona 273. Sunrise Park Lodge is about 4 miles south, and the Sunrise Ski Area is about 3 miles past the lodge.
• Tubing: It's like sledding, only you fly down the hill on an enormous inner tube. A tubing hill is behind Lake Ono, off the main entrance. Tube rentals are $8 a day, or you can bring your own tube.
• Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing: More than 13 miles of groomed trails are available. Trail passes cost $7 for adults and $4 for juniors. Equipment rentals are $10 a day.
• Sleigh rides: $22 per person for a 30-minute ride, and $30 for a 60-minute ride.
• Details: 928-735-7669 or sunriseskipark.com