Sledding and Tubing in the Portland Area

Tubing

Tubing is an activity you must pay for, but on a fun factor, it's worth it. These area tubing runs are well-groomed and fun. Personal sliding devices, such as tubes, sleds, saucers are not allowed on the runs. Where to go:

Summit & Snow Bunny Ski Areas

What: Two separate well-groomed sledding areas under the Summit resort umbrella. The Summit Lodge is right off the highway. Walk up the hill to slide down.
$15 per person / $5 for kids 5 and under. 503-272-0256 www.summitskiarea.com
Where: Mt. Hood, 2.5 miles from Government Camp

Multorpor / Ski Bowl

What: A tube tow takes you to the top of the hills. Slide down either the family or the toddler hill. For those more adventurous, try the upper hill run. Ski Bowl also has an indoor play zone. 503-222-2695 www.skibowl.com
Where: Mt. Hood, near Government Camp

Cooper Spur Mountain Resort

What: The newly expanded tubing center has two runs and innovative rope tows. The ride up is almost as fun as the ride down! Must be 42 inches to participate; the more advanced area has an age limit of 10 or older. $10 for a day pass, 503-287-5438.www.cooperspur.com/skiing_tubing.shtml
Where: Mt. Hood, 23 miles south of Hood River

Sledding
Bring your own sled. Drag it up the mountain and ride down. Repeat until exhaustion kicks in. You can use personal sleds on national forest lands (off ski and snowshoe trails or downhill slopes). Please be sure to select a safe spot without obstacles and with adequate run out and make sure you get a sno-pass.

Little John Sno-Park

What: Two big sledding paths, with one running 600 feet long. This spot is well equipped with restrooms and a warming hut with a wood-burning stove.
Where: On Hwy. 35, between mile markers 70 and 71.

White River East Sno-Park

What: Insanely gorgeous views of Mt. Hood in a sheltered sno-park off the highway. There is one bigger, faster hill for the older kids, a little bit of a hike from the parking lot.
Where: Four miles off Hwy 26 on Hwy. 35

White River West Sno-Park

What: A beginner’s paradise: short gentle hills.
Where: On the left side of the road, 4 miles north of Hwy 26 on Hwy. 35.

Oldman Pass (Also known as Old Man's Pass)

What: A nice beginner’s hill, away from the crowds and traffic of Mt. Hood.
Where: On the Washington side of the Columbia,, northeast of Carson. Cross at the Bridge of the Gods, take route 14 to the Wind River Hwy.

Sno-Passes
You must have a valid Sno*Park permit displayed in the windshield of your vehicle if you park in designated winter recreation parking areas. A day permit is $3 ad can be purchased in area resorts, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets.

Resources:

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