Looking to get outside? What better way to do that than with the adrenaline rush of sledding down a steep hill at max speed? Sledding is also a great way to get the kids out of the house and have some serious fun during winter in Alaska. Plus it’s pretty inexpensive, if not completely free! If you don’t have a sled you can easily use a garbage can lid or any other make-shift device found in your nearby garage 🙂

Check out some of the best sled hills around the cities of Alaska… but remember, always be safe and never trespass. Sledding can be dangerous, boys and girls.

1. Sled hill at Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in Juneau
99801, Juneau, AK 99801, USA
Joseph | Flickr
The sled hill is across lake from the glacier and is quite popular with the local kids! Take your family there for a fun day outside and take in the beautiful view.
2. Hatcher Pass Ski Area outside Palmer
Palmer, AK 99645, USA
Ian Collins | Flickr
Hatcher Pass Lodge and the surrounding area of the Talkeetna Mountain Range offer top notch sledding opportunities for every skill level. Once you hit the parking lot it's the hill on your right.
3. Hill Top Ski Area in Anchorage
7015 Abbott Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, USA
JGS Concepts | Flickr
Hill Top is the classic sled hill in Anchorage. The hill isn't too extreme and you can always get warm inside the lodge when you've had enough.
4. Crevasse-Moraine Trailhead near Palmer
North Loma Prieta Drive, N Loma Prieta Dr, Gateway, AK 99645, USA
DCSL | Flickr
Right near the park area are two awesome sled hills that are great for winter fun.

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5. Birch Hill at Fort Wainwright
Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, AK 99703, USA
Steve C/TripAdvisor
If you're already on base then you've skipped the most complicated step to this sled hill. Once you're inside the base you can enjoy some serious sledding fun on these tracks that are built up every winter.
6. UAF Sledding Hill in Fairbanks
99709, Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA
BellaEatsBooks | Flickr
This picture says it all. It's a fun slope for all ages.
7. Flattop Mountain Sledding in Anchorage
Anchorage, AK, USA
Luke Jones | Flickr
Another sledding favorite in Anchorage are the hillsides surrounding Flattop Mountain. This can be dangerous during the winter months so always be on alert, but if you stay low you can score some really awesome sled runs well into the spring time.
8. Service Sled Hill in Anchorage
5577 Abbott Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507, USA
Andy Beaty | Flickr
At Service High School there is a hill right near the football field that is a popular sledding spot in town.

9. Arctic Valley Sled Hill


And finally, I’ve saved the best for last, the Arctic Valley Sled Hill located at Arctic Valley Rd, Eagle River, AK 99577. After the new road was punched in, the old road became a sledder’s paradise. Don’t believe me? Just watch the video. Who wouldn’t love miles of fast downhill sledding? Please be safe as sledding can be very dangerous.

After a day of exciting sledding, relax for the night at one of these wonderful winter cabins. Know of any other sled hills around Alaska that are too great for words? Share in the comments below!

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What is winter like in Alaska?

This is what winter is like in Alaska:

  • Winter generally lasts from November 6 to March 5.
  • Low temperatures in winter are between 13°F to 21°F and highs range from 24°F to 29°F.
  • Anchorage gets an annual snowfall of about 79 inches and higher elevations get up to 178 inches of snow per year.
  • The coldest recorded temperature in Alaska was -80°F in 1971 at Prospect Creek Camp.

Here are 14 ways to survive what winter is like in Alaska. 

What are popular winter activities in Alaska?

Some popular winter activities in Alaska include:

  • Soaking in hot springs. 
  • Fat tire biking to public use cabins.
  • Cross-country skiing across frozen lakes.
  • Climbing frozen waterfalls.
  • Exploring ice caves.
  • Winter camping in Denali.
  • Winter sports like snowboarding, snowmobiling, downhill skiing, and snowshoeing.

Here are 10 more popular winter activities in Alaska.

What are the best winter attractions in Alaska?

The best winter attractions in Alaska include:

  • Denali National Park is the third largest National Park in the nation at six million acres. The highest peak reaches 20,320 feet in elevation. The park is known for having tons of wildlife, including grizzly bears, reindeer, wolves, elk, and more.
  • Kenai Fjords is an extremely photogenic area and includes the Harding Icefield which spans 700 square miles. It has some of the largest brown bears in the world that feed on the fatty salmon here.
  • The Alaska Railroad runs continuously throughout the year, taking over 500,000 passengers per year on an amazing sightseeing tour that extends from Seward to Fairbanks. Some of the sights along the way are the Chugach National Forest, Denali National Park, and the city of Anchorage.
  • Mendenhall Glacier continues to change over time due to melting, with multiple ice caves made up of intensely blue ice. It takes several hours to reach by foot, requiring a guide and trekking supplies.

Take a look at 18 more of the best winter attractions in Alaska. 

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