Sledding at Snowman's Hill
The area's most beloved free sledding hill — a big, north-facing slope that often holds snow well into spring, with ample parking and restrooms. Bring a sled and make a winter memory the whole family will remember.
Classic Sledding on Mount Shasta's Doorstep
When the snow falls, Snowman's Hill is where the Mount Shasta area comes to play. Perched at the summit of Highway 89 between Mount Shasta and McCloud, directly across from the turnoff to the Ski Park, this free, wide-open sledding hill has been a winter tradition for the better part of a century, dating back to the 1930s when the local "Mount Shasta Snowmen" club built a ski jump and rope tow here.
Today it's pure, simple snow fun: a broad north-facing slope, often staying sled-worthy into spring, with runs long enough to get your heart racing and a big parking lot and restrooms at the base. There's no ticket and nothing to rent, so just bring your own sled or saucer and pick your line.
A quick word to the wise: the hill can get fast and icy, and the runs are unmanaged, so it's best for older kids and adults; for little ones, the gentle hills at Shastice Park in town are a safer bet. It's also a busy, shared lot in winter, with backcountry skiers and others staging for the mountain alongside the sledders, so park carefully and keep an eye on children. For an afternoon of low-cost, high-joy winter fun, though, it's hard to beat. And it's just a short drive from the Inn.
(Image Credit: Shasta-Trinity National Forest)
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