It’s looking less like the week before winter starts than the week before the start of spring here in Asheville, but there is snow sledding to be had not too far away.
Youth sledding hill at Beech Mountain
The Beech Mountain youth sledding hill in Avery County has opened for the winter season, brought to you by the magic of a snow gun. The sledding hill offers a wonderland of fun daily for children 12 and younger. Located next to the town’s visitors center, the hill provides good sledding conditions with a combination of natural and man-made snow.
The free sled run is operated by Beech Mountain Parks Recreation Department seven days a week (weather permitting) with safety personnel on duty. A loud speaker plays music and hot chocolate is available at nearby restaurants.
Plastic sleds are required. Families may bring their own, or they’re available for rent and purchase at nearby stores on the mountain.
“The sledding hill is a great option for families with younger children who aren’t ready for skiing or snowboarding yet, but still want to play in the snow,” says Amy Morrison of the Beech Mountain
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