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Quick answer: For sledding in Morris County, start with the hills official sources actually list: Tourne County Park in Denville and Schooley’s Mountain County Park in Washington Township, both named by the Morris County Park Commission; the Tower Hill Sled Run in Mountain Lakes; and the designated sledding hill at Chubb Park in Chester Township. Sledding is not allowed at Morristown National Historical Park, including Jockey Hollow. Conditions depend on snow, so check before you go.
Updated November 2026 by the Shop Morris County team
When the first real snow hits, families around here start asking where they can go sledding in Morris County. We checked county, township, borough and National Park Service pages and included only the hills those official sources name or allow. If a popular slope is missing, it is because we could not confirm it on a current park or town page.
Planning a full winter day? Pair a morning on the hill with an afternoon on the ice using our guide to ice skating in Morris County, or see our winter things to do in Morris County guide. If the snow does not last, our list of indoor play places in Morris County is a good backup.
Sledding Hills in Morris County, NJ
These are the spots that the Morris County Park Commission or a town names for sledding. Conditions change with every storm, and sledding is allowed only in designated areas, so always check for posted signs and closures before you head out. The county parks below are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Tourne County Park (Denville)
The Tourne covers more than 550 acres in Denville, and the Morris County Park Commission lists sledding among its winter activities, along with snowshoeing and cross country skiing. If you still have energy after sledding, the trail to the 897-foot summit offers a view all the way to the New York City skyline on a clear day. The park is open from sunrise to sunset.
Address: McCaffrey Lane and Old Boonton Road, Denville, NJ 07834
Phone: (973) 326-7600 (Morris County Park Commission)
Website: morrisparks.net
Schooley’s Mountain County Park (Washington Township)
Schooley’s Mountain County Park covers 823 acres in the hills of western Morris County. The Morris County Park Commission lists sledding among the park’s activities, and Washington Township Recreation also lists sledding in season here. The park is open from sunrise to sunset.
Address: 91 East Springtown Road, Washington Township, NJ 07853
Phone: (973) 326-7600
Website: morrisparks.net
Tower Hill Sled Run (Mountain Lakes)
Mountain Lakes has a dedicated sled run. According to the borough, the Tower Hill Sled Run is almost 1,500 feet long, descends steadily downhill and levels off near the bottom so sledders are not carried out onto Overlook Road. You reach the top from Tower Hill Road, where a trail of about 100 yards branches off between house numbers 50 and 62, and the bottom of the run can be reached from Overlook Road. The access points are on residential streets, so please be considerate of neighbors. Read the borough’s description of the run on the Borough of Mountain Lakes website, and see our guide to things to do in Mountain Lakes for more in town.
Location: Tower Hill Road (top) and Overlook Road (bottom), Mountain Lakes, NJ
Borough Hall: 400 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, (973) 334-3131
Website: mountainlakes.gov
Chubb Park (Chester Township)
Chubb Park is an 85-acre township park with a designated sledding hill, which makes it a solid pick in western Morris County. The park also has a nature pond used for ice skating once township volunteers confirm the ice is at least 4 inches thick. Look for the sign at the pond: green means skating is open and red means stay off the ice. The park is on Route 24, about half a mile west of Route 206.
Location: Route 24, about half a mile west of Route 206, Chester Township, NJ
Township phone: (908) 879-5100
Website: chestertownship.org
Where Sledding Is Not Allowed
Not every big hill is open for sledding. The National Park Service prohibits recreational sledding, inner tubing and tobogganing at Morristown National Historical Park, including Jockey Hollow, so save those trails for a winter hike. In Morris County parks, the Park Commission only allows sledding in designated areas, so follow posted signs and closures. School grounds and private property have their own rules, so ask before you go.
Sledding Safety Tips for Morris County Families
- Sled feet first, sitting up, and never head first down a steep hill.
- Pick a hill with a long, flat runout that ends well away from roads, ponds, trees and fences.
- Bring helmets for younger kids and keep little ones on the gentler slopes.
- Walk back up along the side of the hill, out of the path of other sledders.
- Dress in waterproof layers, and pack dry gloves and socks for the ride home.
- Never sled on frozen ponds or lakes unless the ice has been officially cleared for use.
- Follow posted signs, and leave if a park is closed or a hill is not designated for sledding.
When the Hill Is Icy, or the Snow Does Not Last
If the snow melts or a hill is closed, you still have winter options close to home. Our guide to ice skating in Morris County has rinks and public skate times, and our list of indoor play places is built for snow days. For more seasonal plans, see our winter things to do guide and our calendar of winter events in Morris County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go sledding in Morris County, NJ?
The Morris County Park Commission lists sledding at Tourne County Park in Denville and Schooley’s Mountain County Park in Washington Township. Chester Township lists a designated sledding hill at Chubb Park, and the Borough of Mountain Lakes maintains the Tower Hill Sled Run. Conditions depend on snowfall, so check before you go.
Is sledding allowed in Morris County parks?
Yes, but only in designated areas. The Morris County Park Commission allows sledding only at the times and places it designates, so follow posted signs and closures at each park. County park hours are daily from sunrise to sunset.
Can you sled at Jockey Hollow?
No. The National Park Service prohibits recreational sledding, inner tubing and tobogganing throughout Morristown National Historical Park, including Jockey Hollow.
Is there a dedicated sled run in Morris County?
Yes. The Tower Hill Sled Run in Mountain Lakes is almost 1,500 feet long. The borough says you reach the top from Tower Hill Road, where a trail of about 100 yards branches off between house numbers 50 and 62, and the bottom of the run can be reached from Overlook Road.
Do I need to check conditions before I go?
Yes. These hills are only usable after a snowfall, and parks can close or post limits after a storm. Check the park or borough website, and look for posted signs when you arrive.
Shop Morris County covers seasonal plans across the county. For more ideas after a snowfall, see our guides to ice skating, winter things to do and things to do this weekend.
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