Are you planning a winter vacation in the Smoky Mountains? There are so many fun things to do to fill your days! In addition to all the great attractions at our very own SkyLand Ranch, another great winter activity is snow tubing in Pigeon Forge at Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark! Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting winter activity.
1. Largest Snow Tubing Hill in Tennessee
Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark has the longest snow tubing hill not just in Pigeon Forge but in the entire state of Tennessee. The tubing lanes are 500 feet long with a thrilling 70-foot drop. You can reach speeds over 35 miles per hour as you race down the hill. This attraction offers outdoor tubing year-round, but in the winter you get to tube down real snow! Even if snow isn’t falling from the sky, you’ll still be able to go snow tubing in Pigeon Forge because Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark makes their own real snow. That means you can experience snow tubing all winter long.
2. Convenient Location
You won’t need to hike a mountain to find a hill worth tubing. Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark is conveniently located right on the main Parkway in Pigeon Forge just a few minutes down the road from SkyLand Ranch. You can see the snow tubing hill from the Parkway, so you can’t miss it! This is especially convenient if you want to go snow tubing during the day then visit SkyLand’s Festival of Lights at The Ranch at night for the perfect winter day!
3. Snow Tubing Requirements
If you want to go snow tubing at Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark, there are a few requirements you should know about. To ride alone, riders must be at least 48 inches tall. Children must be at least 40 inches tall to participate with an adult in a connected tube. Only one rider is allowed per tube. No cell phones or handheld items are permitted on the snow tubing hill. The tubing hill does not close for rain, snow, sleet, or sunshine. To get to the top of the tubing hill, you will take a Magic Carpet Conveyor. This is for standing only as it moves you up the hill; walking on the conveyor belt is not allowed.
4. On-Site Café
If you want to take a break from snow tubing or need to refuel with food or drinks, Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark has you covered. Sugar Bears Café and Creamery is an on-site café that serves a variety of quick-service food items. You can enjoy baked goods, ice cream, milkshakes, seasonal cookies and cupcakes, candies, popcorn, nuts, nachos, hot dogs, and much more. If it’s chilly outside, you can warm up with a hot chocolate or coffee to drink.
5. Other Attractions at Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark
Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark has more to offer than just snow tubing. You can take a spin on North America’s first Alpine Flyer, the Ski Lift Shootout Coaster. This is a two-person suspended coaster that soars through the park. You can test your skills as you take aim at the various targets along the ride. The Avalanche Snow Coaster is another fun ride that zips along a track at the speed you choose. Other fun attractions include Rowdy Axe Throwing and the Rowdy Ridge Playground. You can add these other attractions to your tubing wristband for a discounted price at the ticket counter.
More Things to Do in the Area
Now you know everything you need to know about snow tubing at Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark. Your whole family is guaranteed to have a great time at this Pigeon Forge attraction. If you’re looking for more fun things to add to your winter vacation itinerary, make sure you visit SkyLand Ranch, too! We are located just 4 minutes down the Parkway from Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark, and we have even more fun things to do! Find out more about things to do at our Sevierville attraction today and start planning your next adventure!
