[Cody s]

With the warm weather I am curious if there is any sledding areas for kids available. Baker is way too crowded. I am thinking something at a road end or maybe up mountain loop. Thanks, Cody

[Hiker Mama]

There was a recent article on ParentMap about formal sledding places. But if you want something informal - We have gone sledding at the Smithbrook Road pulloff - I seem to remember there being a kid-friendly hill just up the road a tiny bit? http://wp.me/p2oxMr-sT maybe it's at the intersection? It's been a few years since I've been there. We have also gone sledding at the Blewett Pass Sno-Park. There is a nice hill right there at the parking area (sno-park pass needed.) http://wp.me/p2oxMr-1b4 I've seen people sledding at the Gold Creek sno-park, but that just looks like a disaster on weekends. Good luck! If you find somewhere cool, please report back. We are always looking for places out of the ordinary for sledding.

[jboealps]

Mountain Loop Hwy is gated at Deer Creek road just past Silverton. Deer Creek has a large parking area with a gated logging road that makes an excellent area for sledding with kids.

[Chief Joseph]

Also on the mountain loop, Turlo campground just west of the Verlot Ranger Station has a nice steep hill, although snow conditions will be less optimal that further out at a and higher elevation.