Stephanie Peterson with Utah Mama’s reveals the Top Tubing Hills of the season.
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If you’re not a skier, why not try another sport that involves a hill—
Tubing is a great family active to do in the winter.
Check out our picks of the top tubing hills:
TOP TUBING HILLS: Heber Valley Railroad Tub- N- Train
www.hebervalleyrr.org
(435) 654-5601
Great winter fun for the whole family. Climb aboard for a 3-hour activity with short train excursion to a 1,000-foot tubing hill with tow lift. Zip down numerous times until you drop, before returning on a relaxing train ride to Heber. Train ticket, tube, lift pass included. Order food and drinks aboard train. The Tube ‘n Train Adventure depart from The Heber Valley Railroad Station and go to Soldier Hollow Station and returns to Heber Valley Railroad station.
Adults/Seniors: $36.00
Children (3-12 yrs. old): $26.00
TOP TUBING HILLS: Soldier Hollow
www.soldierhollow.com
(435) 654-2002
Soldier Hollow in Wasatch Mountain State Park near Midway offers the longest tubing lanes in Utah. The hill has lengthy 1,200-foot sliding lanes with lift service for towing people up the hill for tubing day or night under the lights, and a sound system keeps the airwaves full of enjoyable tunes.
7 years and up is $18 for a two hour session 3-6 years old is $11. (Age three is the minimum age to ride the lift, but they do offer free tube use on a small slope, with parental supervision, for those under 3).
Single rides are also available for $5 for 7 and older and $3 for ages 3-6.
All rates include tube use and lift ride.
TOP TUBING HILLS: Gorgoza Park
www.utahoutdoors.com/pages/gorgoza.htm
(435) 658-2648
Featuring three beginner and four advanced lanes, there’s sure to be a tubing lane just right for everyone in the family.
For kids 5 to 12-years old, there’s a fun miniature snowmobile track. For the smaller kids, there’s Fort Frosty, a play area complete with an exciting snow carousel. And if you’re feeling a little chilly, you can always take a break in the cozy warming yurt and sip on some hot chocolate.
7 yrs. old & up:
One ride- — $8.00
2 hours- $19.00
3-6 yrs. old:
One ride — $3.00
2 hours — $10.00
A nearby school or park with a hill makes for great sledding. Not sure where to go? Check these out:
Sugarhouse Park
1330 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City
Lindsay Gardens
9th Ave and M Street, Salt Lake City
Tibble Fork
American Fork Canyon on UT 92, Provo
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