This never gets old.
Sure, a vast majority of Coloradans know how to ski or snowboard but you can’t beat good ol’ fashioned sledding and tubing. Low effort, maximum fun, and sometimes that’s all you really need. Here are some great spots that you can check out this winter!
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Breckenridge (Carter Park)
300 S. High St., Breckenridge
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour, 30 minutes
What You'll Find There: While Breckenridge resort itself does not offer tubing, you can still get some in the town itself. Carter Park has a slide-down sledding hill that has the right amount of steepness for some snow zooming.
Cost: Free
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Historic Fraser Tubing Hill
455 County Road 72, Fraser
Distance From Denver: About 1 hr, 30 minutes
What You'll Find There: As the name suggests, Historic Fraser Tubing Hill has been a family-owned and operated business since 1971. Tube rental is first come first served so get there early!
Cost: $30 for 1 Hour, $35 for 90 minutes
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Echo Mountain
19285 CO-103, Idaho Springs
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour
What You'll Find There: Echo Mountain has a covered conveyor lift to keep ya out of the snow and six lanes that will have you sliding through your day. You can also get into some night tubing Wednesday through Saturday. Online reservations are required.
Cost:$29 - $42
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Colorado Adventure Park
566 County Road 721, Fraser
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour, 30 minutes
What You'll Find There: Take a ride on the Magic Carpet Lift to find various terrain types at Colorado Adventure Park so everyone can find something they feel comfortable taking on. Online reservations get priority and helmets are free of charge.
Cost: Single tube $35 an hour, Double tube $55 an hour.
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Keystone
100 Dercum Square, Keystone
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour, 30 minutes
What You'll Find There: You can get into so awesome mountaintop snow tubing at Keystone. This multi-lane hill also features a convenient lift so you can get in more laps during your run! Make sure to make a reservation because spots go fast!
Cost: $20 - $68
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Frisco Adventure Park
621 Recreation Way, Frisco
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour, 30 minutes
What You'll Find There: There are multiple tubing lanes offering different types of rides ranging from mellow to steep at Frisco Adventure Park. The hill is expected to open on Thanksgiving weekend but you can make a reservation now.
Cost: $32 - $36 Hourly
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Copper Mountain
209 Ten Mile Cir., Frisco
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour, 30 minutes
What You'll Find There: Copper Mountain’s tubing lanes go above and beyond as they curve and snake their way down the hill. It’s definitely an upgrade from your average straight-lane routes, making the drive out to the park worth it!
Pro-Tip: make a reservation 1 day in advance and get 10% off the rate!
Cost: TBDcheck here for updates.
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Snow Mountain Ranch
1101 County Road 53, Granby
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour, 40 minutes
What You'll Find There: Snow Mountain Ranch keeps things classic with its simple, yet massively fun tubing hill. Perfect for the younger members of the family.
Cost: TBD
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Aspen Snowmass
120 Lower, Carriage Way, Snowmass Village
Distance From Denver: About 3 hours, 30 minutes
What You'll Find There: Get into some tubing at Snowmass this winter, where you can enjoy daytime and nighttime rides on Ullr Nights.
Cost: Startingat $52 or you can buy a combo ticket for $74 which includes rides on the alpine coaster!
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Winter Park Resort
85 Parsenn Rd., Winter Park
Distance From Denver: About 1 hour, 20 minutes
What You'll Find There:The Coca-Cola Tube Park features four tubing lanes with exciting banked curves and a covered conveyor belt to keep you safe from the elements as you head back to the top for another ride. The park is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost:$44 - $49
Sledding Hills
Tubing’s great and all, but if you’re trying to keep the drive short, there are plenty of hills in and around Denver that will satisfy any sledding needs. Here are some to check out:
- Robinson Park: 200 Fairfax St.
- Ken Caryl Sledding Hill: S. Kipling Pkwy & W. Ken Caryl Ave.
- Wallace Park: 4798 S. Wabash St.
- Central Park: 8801 M.L.K. Jr Blvd.
- Harvard Gulch Park: 550 E. Iliff Ave.
- Ruby Hill Park: 1200 W. Florida Ave.
- Chautauqua Park: Baseline Rd. & 9th St.
- Barnum Park: 360 Hooker St.
- Jefferson Park: 2201 Clay St.
