Beech Mountain
A brand new snow tubing facility is under construction at Beech Mountain and will include a magic carpet lift. We will post more information when construction is completed. Beech Mountain has other winter activities such as ice skating, skiing and snow boarding.
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1007 Beach Mountain Parkway
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
800-438-2093
Hawksnest Snow Tubing
With 30 tubing lanes that vary from 400 to 1,000 feet long, Hawksnest Snow tubing is the largest snow tubing operation on the East Coast. Other features include two magic carpets, snow making capabilities and lighting so tubing doesn’t have to end once it gets dark. Sessions run 1 hour and 45 minutes and you have to be at least 3 years old to tube. Open 7 days a week during the season. Hawksnest also has winter zip lining with more than 20 cables.
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2058 Skyland Drive
Seven Devils, NC 28604
828-963-6561
Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing
Jonas Ridge offers 6 snow tubing runs of varying levels of difficulty along with a magic carpet lift. Other features include snow making capabilities and lighting so tubing doesn’t have to end once it gets dark. All tubing sessions are 2 hours and children age 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Typically open Friday through Monday during the season.
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9472 N Carolina 181
Newland, NC 28657
828-733-4155
Moonshine Mountain
Moonshine Mountain is the only snow tubing park in the Southeast that allows tubing trains. The 300 foot tall hill features 3 lanes and a lift. The lift does have a 250 pound weight limit. If you exceed the weight limit, the staff will bring your tube back up the hill but you will have to walk. There are no age or height restrictions. Tickets are valid for two hours of snow tubing. Moonshine Mountain only offers snow tubing.
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5865 Willow Road
Henderson, NC 28739
800-696-0333
Sapphire Valley – Frozen Falls Snow Tubing Park
Frozen Falls snow tubing park features 500 foot long tubing lanes that have a 60 foot vertical drop. Their rope tow will quickly take you back up the hill. Tubing sessions last for 2 hours. Typically open Friday through Sunday during the season. Sapphire Valley offers other winter activities including skiing and snowboarding.
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4000 Hwy 64 West
Sapphire, NC 28774
828-743-1169
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
The Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center has their own snow making capabilities along with a magic carpet. Children must be 42 inches tall and at least 4 years old. They do have a kiddie slope available for children who don’t meet the minimum requirements. Tubing sessions are for two hours. Scaly Mountain offers other winter activities such as ice skating.
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7420 Dillard Rd
Scaly Mountain, NC 28775
828-526-3737
Sugar Mountain Resort
Sugar Mountain Resort has 3 tubing lanes that are 700 feet long. Other features include a magic carpet, snow making capabilities and lighting so tubing doesn’t have to end once it gets dark. Sessions run 1 hour and 45 minutes and you have to be at least 3 years old to tube. Children ages 3 – 6 must share a tube with an adult. No presales; tickets are sold on a first-come, first serve basis. Sugar Mountain Resort offers other winter activities including skiing and snowboarding.
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1009 Sugar Mountain Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
800-784-2768
Tube World – Cataloochee Ski Area
Tube World in Maggie Valley holds 5 snow tubing lanes and a magic carpet lift. All tubing sessions are 1 hour and 45 minutes long. Two person tubing is not allowed and you must be 42 inches tall. For children that do not meet this requirement, Wee Bowl snow play area is available. Tickets can be purchased online. Cataloochee Ski Area offers other winter activities including skiing and snowboarding.
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4821 Soco Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
828-926-0285
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
A long tubing slope and magic carpet lift can be found at Wolf Ridge. Snow tubing is offered in 1 or 2 hour sessions. Children 5 and under may ride free with a paying adult. They have snow making equipment so you won’t have to worry about a lack of snow. Typically open Monday through Sunday during the season. Wolf Ridge offers other winter activities including skiing and snowboarding.
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578 Valley View Circle
Mars Hill, NC 28754
828-689-4111