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Calling all winter enthusiasts! We’re here to bring you in on some of the most thrilling winter experiences in Wisconsin. Whether you enjoy sledding, snow tubing, skiing, or even snowshoeing, we’ve got you covered. Read more to find out some of the best hills to enjoy winter fun!
Powers Bluff – Arpin, WI
First, we’re bringing you to central Wisconsin, where you will find Powers Bluff– an ancient mountain range that is on Native American grounds and is specially protected by the state. While you can certainly get your history on here, they offer a wide array of winter activities for you to enjoy. With many trails to choose from, you can get your snowshoe on, or you can choose from one of their hills and enjoy snow tubing or skiing! And don’t worry, they have tow lines to bring you back to the top! At the top of the hill, you can enjoy beautiful winter views of central Wisconsin, and warm up at their shelter if need be.
Rudy Lange – Delevan, WI
Next up is Rudy Lange Sledding Hill located in Delevan, Wisconsin. This hill was voted one of the six best sledding hills in the southeastern part of the state by TMJ4! With 1.4 acres and 355 feet of sledding area, you are sure to have a blast here. The hill is open until 10:00 pm, so you have plenty of time to have fun with the family. Rudy Lange’s sledding hill lights up as it gets dark, so get ready for a long night of winter fun!
Ariens Hill – Green Bay, WI
Moving north to Green Bay is Ariens Hill–the perfect place for your next adventure. You can get your tubes at no additional cost, you just need to purchase your tubing pass! The best part about this hill is that you get to enjoy the view of Lambeau Field on the way down! While there are a few restrictions on this hill, it is the perfect place to visit to further your Titletown experience.
Elver Park – Madison, WI
Last, but certainly not least, is Elver Park in Madison, Wisconsin. Voted as one of the 9 best sledding hills in the Dane County area by the Wisconsin State Journal, this hill is the perfect place to come on snowy days. The park not only offers sledding but also ice skating and lighted cross-country skiing. The sledding hill is a safe and kid-friendly place and is also lit when the sun goes down for the day. Open Wednesday through Sunday, you can bring your sled, rent one, or even purchase one there at their warming shelter!
Get ready for your next winter adventure, and let us know which sledding hill is your favorite by posting a photo and tagging us @discoverwisconsin on social media!
Megan Christian hosts the nation’s longest-running tourism TV show, Discover Wisconsin. Watch the show online at DiscoverWisconsin.com. Follow Discover Wisconsin on Facebook (facebook.com/discoverwisconsin), Instagram (instagram.com/discoverwisconsin), and TikTok (tiktok.com/discoverwisconsin).
