It's always fun to grab your sled or toboggan and find a nearby hill to ride, but most people don't have particularly big hills in their neighborhood, and after a while, they just want a more exciting experience. That's where Blackwater Falls Sled Park comes in. All the thrills of sledding can be found there in a truly unforgettable experience.
Blackwater Falls State Park is known mostly for its waterfalls and great hiking trails. What folks don't realize is that even in the wintertime, there are still things to do at this popular destination.
The Blackwater Falls Sled Park is a great place to go for an epic sledding experience. The park offers a 1/4-mile sledding track to race down. It is the longest and fastest sledding hill in the country.
The park provides the sleds for you, so you don't have to worry about purchasing your own. Once you reach the bottom of the hill, you can ride the Wonder Carpet Conveyor back to the top and do it all over again.
Additionally, their sleds can hold up to two people, which is great if you have young children.
If you begin to get too cold, you can shake off the chill by the fire ring or inside the warming hut, which serves snacks and hot chocolate. The fire ring is also great if you are in the mood to relax and have some S'mores.
Aside from the sled track, the park also provides 10 miles of ski trails and 20 miles of hiking trails. You can rent either skis or snowshoes there, depending on which activity you want to engage in.
Best of all, this is not the only winter park in the immediate area. Canaan Valley Resort Ski Center is less than 14 miles south of Blackwater. They offer skiing, snow tubing and ice skating, among other things.
All in all, this a great area to have some winter fun. When the snow pack is high, there's no better place to visit.
Blackwater Falls Sled Park is located at 1584 Blackwater Lodge Road in Davis.
What other sledding resorts do you recommend? Feel free to comment below and let us know.
To see more fantastic shots of the Mountain State covered in snow, check out this OnlyInYourState article.
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