Last updated: January 29, 2026
Place
Sledding at Hidden Valley
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Quick Facts
Amenities
5 listed
Parking - Auto, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Restroom, Scenic View/Photo Spot
Interested in Going Sledding?
The Hidden Valley Sledding Hill is the only place inside Rocky Mountain National Park where sledding is allowed.
Conditions change frequently based on snowfall, sun exposure, and wind. Currently, sledding conditions in Rocky Mountain National Park are poor. There has been little recent snow accumulation at Hidden Valley and it has been very windy. Many places on the sledding hill are bare, with rocks and vegetation exposed.
- Before going sledding, have a plan for how to slow down and how to stop
- When sledding, it is advised to sled feet-first down the hill for your safety
Where is Hidden Valley Located?
Hidden Valley is located on the east side of RMNP along Trail Ridge Road/U.S. Highway 34, approximately 7 miles from the Beaver Meadows and Fall River Entrances to the park.
Things to Know When Sledding in Rocky
To go sledding, you will walk your sleds or tubes up the designated sledding hill and sled down. It's a pretty gentle hill. Skiers, snow boarders, and snowshoers may pass, but must use caution around sledders, slow down, and yield the right-of-way to sledders.
There are no tow facilities at Hidden Valley and there are no rentals available inside the park. Plastic sleds, saucers or tubes can be purchased or rented in communities outside of the park. Sleds with metal runners are NOT allowed to be used on the sledding hill.
- Please obey all signs; you MUST sled within the sledding area boundary.
- Pets are not allowed on the sledding hill.
- The sledding hill is unstaffed. There may be park rangers and volunteers in the area, but for the most part you are on your own and sled at your own risk.
Flush restrooms are open daily. They are located at the bottom of the sledding hill, close to the Hidden Valley Parking Area. The Warming House may be open limited hours on weekends.