Sledding/Snow Tubing in and around Duck Creek
Sledding & Snow Tubing Around Duck Creek Village UT
When the snow starts falling in Duck Creek Village, sledding and snow tubing are some of the easiest and most popular ways to get outside and enjoy winter. With our high elevation and typically abundant snowfall, there are plenty of hills around the area that can provide hours of winter fun on a sled or snow tube. Sledding and Tubing are allowed on any hill in Dixie National Forest. Parking and access will be the biggest limiter.
However, not every snowy hill is a safe or appropriate place to sled or snow tube. Before heading out, make sure you are on public land where sledding and tubing are permitted, stay off private property, avoid active roadways and motorized recreation areas, and always park completely out of the roadway.
Snow conditions can change quickly, so always inspect a hill before sledding or tubing. What looks like a smooth blanket of snow can hide rocks, logs, fences, ditches, trees and other obstacles.
🛷 Popular Places to Sled & Snow Tube
Strawberry Valley / Strawberry Point Road Parking Area
One of the most popular informal sledding and snow tubing areas near Duck Creek is located near the intersection of Highway 14 and Strawberry Point Road. A large parking area provides access to nearby hills without requiring a long walk through the snow.
The northwest-facing terrain in this area tends to hold snow well, making it a popular choice for sledding and tubing when conditions are right.
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION:
Please use the designated parking area. Do not drive or park in the meadow and do not park along the roadway. Parking improperly can obstruct traffic and snow-removal equipment and may result in a citation.
This is a popular winter recreation area, so watch carefully for snowmobiles and other winter recreation users before choosing where to sled or snow tube.
Deer Hollow Non-Motorized Winter Recreation Area
Deer Hollow is one of our favorite areas to recommend for family sledding and snow tubing. A gentle hill is located close to the parking area, making it convenient for families and younger sledders and tubers.
One of the biggest advantages of Deer Hollow is that it is a designated non-motorized winter recreation area. Snowmobiles and other motorized recreational vehicles are not permitted within the recreation area, eliminating one of the major hazards that can exist when sledding or tubing in areas shared with snowmobiles.
The winter parking area is typically plowed, and a vault toilet is available.
Deer Hollow encompasses more than 1,300 acres and includes approximately 23 miles of groomed non-motorized trails primarily used for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking.
If you choose to sled or snow tube here, please remember that Deer Hollow was developed specifically for non-motorized winter recreation. Be courteous to other visitors, stay clear of groomed ski tracks and trails, and avoid interfering with cross-country skiers, snowshoers and fat-bike riders.
The area's trails are maintained with the help of local organizations and volunteers, so please help take care of this special winter recreation area.
❄️ Snow Tubing at Brian Head Resort
For visitors looking for a more controlled snow tubing experience, Brian Head Resort offers a dedicated snow tubing hill at the Giant Steps Base.
Unlike informal sledding and snow tubing around Duck Creek, Brian Head's tubing hill is a commercial operation with dedicated tubing lanes.
Tubing sessions and tickets are required, and the snow tube is included with your ticket.
For the 2026–27 winter season, Brian Head currently lists:
- Tubing for ages 4 and older
- 1.5-hour tubing sessions
- Tickets starting at $25 per person
- Snow tube included with admission
- Sunday–Thursday: 10 AM–4 PM
- Friday–Saturday: 10 AM–7 PM
- Extended evening hours during certain holiday periods
Advance reservations are highly recommended, particularly on weekends and during Christmas/New Year's, Martin Luther King Jr. weekend and Presidents' Day weekend.
Prices, operating dates, hours and restrictions can change due to weather, snow conditions and resort operations, so we recommend checking Brian Head Resort before making the drive.
https://www.brianhead.com/snow-tubing/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">➡️ Check current tubing hours, prices and purchase tickets directly from Brian Head Resort:
Brian Head Resort — Snow Tubing & Tickets
⚠️ Cedar Breaks Turnoff — NOT Recommended for Sledding or Snow Tubing
The area around the Highway 14/Highway 148 Cedar Breaks turnoff may look like a great sledding or snow tubing area, but we do not recommend sledding or tubing here.
This is a major winter access and staging area for snowmobilers using the extensive trail system surrounding Duck Creek, Cedar Breaks and Brian Head.
Snowmobiles may be entering, leaving and crossing the area, sometimes at significant speeds. Someone riding a sled or snow tube can be difficult for a snowmobile operator to see, particularly around snowbanks, parked trailers and changing terrain.
There are much safer places to sled and snow tube. We recommend leaving this area to the snowmobilers.
🚫 Please Don't Sled or Snow Tube on Neighborhood Roads
You may see people sledding or tubing on snow-covered neighborhood streets around Duck Creek. Please don't follow their example.
These are active roadways even when they are covered with snow.
A sled or snow tube can quickly slide into the path of an approaching vehicle, and drivers may encounter people sledding or tubing immediately after coming around a blind corner. Snow-packed and icy roads also dramatically increase a vehicle's stopping distance.
Remember that sleds and snow tubes have no brakes and very little steering control. Once you're moving downhill, you may not be able to stop before entering a roadway.
Neighborhood streets, driveways and plowed roads should never be used as sledding or snow tubing hills.
🛷 Need a Sled, Snow Tube or Winter Gear?
Don't have your winter gear with you? We've got you covered.
Mountain Life Off-Road & Gifts in Duck Creek Village carries sleds, snow tubes and winter gear so you can get what you need locally before heading out to enjoy the snow.
We also offer commercial-quality snow tube rentals for just $25 for 24 hours.
Renting can be a great option for visitors who only need tubes for a day and don't want to purchase, transport or take bulky snow tubes home after their trip.
Stop by Mountain Life Off-Road & Gifts before heading out and we'll help get you ready for a day of sledding and snow tubing around Duck Creek.
🧤 Sledding & Snow Tubing Safety
Sledding and snow tubing can be a great way to enjoy a Duck Creek winter, but a little preparation and common sense can prevent an otherwise fun afternoon from turning into an emergency.
Before You Sled or Snow Tube
- Make sure you are on public land where sledding and snow tubing are permitted and obey all posted signs and closures.
- Never trespass on private property.
- Use designated parking areas whenever available.
- Never park in meadows, on trails or in the roadway.
- Do not block traffic, driveways, trailheads, gates or access needed by emergency vehicles and snowplows.
- Walk the hill before your first sled or tube run and look for rocks, trees, stumps, fences, ditches, drop-offs and other hidden obstacles.
- Choose a hill with a long, clear and relatively flat runout area at the bottom.
- Avoid hills that end near roads, parking lots, driveways, buildings, trees or motorized recreation areas.
While Sledding or Snow Tubing
- Never sled or snow tube on an active roadway.
- Never tow a sled, snow tube or person behind a passenger vehicle, snowmobile, ATV, UTV or other motorized vehicle.
- Do not sled or snow tube on frozen lakes, ponds, streams or other ice-covered bodies of water.
- Avoid extremely steep slopes, cliffs and terrain where you cannot see the entire run.
- Never sled or snow tube through areas being actively used by snowmobiles or other motorized vehicles.
- Supervise children and minors at all times.
- Allow the person ahead of you to clear the hill before beginning your run.
- Walk back uphill along the side of the sledding and tubing area rather than through the path of other sledders and tubers.
- Consider wearing a helmet, particularly for children and on faster hills.
- Wear appropriate winter clothing, including gloves, waterproof boots, eye protection and warm layers.
Know Your Limits
Snow conditions can dramatically change how a sled or snow tube behaves. Fresh powder may be relatively slow, while packed or icy snow can result in surprisingly high speeds.
Remember: most recreational sleds and snow tubes have no effective brakes or steering system.
Avoid jumps, aerial tricks and homemade ramps while sledding or snow tubing. Hitting a jump at speed significantly increases the chance of serious injury.
If a hill looks too steep, too crowded or too close to an obstacle, find another hill.
🌨️ One Last Duck Creek Winter Tip
Duck Creek sits at approximately 8,400 feet in elevation, and winter conditions can change very quickly. A sunny afternoon can turn into heavy snowfall, wind and poor visibility in a short period of time.
Before heading out to sled or snow tube, check the weather and road conditions, dress for temperatures colder than you expect, and keep extra winter clothing in your vehicle.
Most importantly, choose a safe hill, respect other winter recreation users, stay off private property and active roadways, and have fun in the snow!
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