Best Places to Go Sledding and Tubing for Seattle-Area Kids and Families

Editor’s note: Any time you’re considering heading for the hills, it’s essential to do a status check the morning you’re planning to go. Winter conditions can change day-by-day, and sometimes even hour-by-hour. Have fun!

Sledding and snow tubing are the definition of a screaming-good time. We’ve tracked down a handful of awesome sledding and snow tubing hills where you can go to enjoy the thrill of slipping and sliding your way down a snow-packed hill (weather permitting, of course). Speaking of which, we recommend always checking conditions and open/closed status before you go.

Many of these spots include a nearby indoor area for resting and warming up, but in any case, be sure to dress warmly and bring a change of clothes for little ones. Adhesive hand and foot warmers (available at many stores) can be a great option for keeping little fingers and toes toasty. We also recommend bringing along plenty of snacks and — for bonus points! — a thermos of hot cocoa.

Click the arrow above the image to see all the great snow tubing and sledding hills, or jump to your hill of choice on the list below:

• The Summit
• Hurricane Ridge
• Suncadia
• Leavenworth’s Ski Hill
• Echo Valley
• Hyak Sno-Park
• Mount Rainier (closed for the 2024–25 season) 

First up: The Summit

Editor’s note: This article was originally published many years ago and is updated seasonally every year, most recently in November 2024 by ParentMap’s associate editor, Kari Hanson.