CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — West Virginia State Parks officials today announced that tickets for the sled run at Blackwater Falls State Park are now available to purchase online.
The quarter-mile sled run, the longest on the East Coast, will open for the winter season on Dec. 18, 2025 and be open, weather permitting, Thursdays through Sundays through March 8, 2026. Tickets sell out often so visitors are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance at wvstateparks.com/blackwater-falls-sled-run.
“From the first glide down the hill to the magic carpet ride back up, the Blackwater Falls sled run is pure winter adventure and offers exhilarating fun for people of all ages,” said Dillard Price, acting chief for West Virginia State Parks. “With our convenient online ticketing, families, groups and individuals can reserve their spot in advance and spend more time making memories in the snow.”
The popular attraction features a magic carpet lift, illuminated trails for nighttime sledding and a warming hut with snacks, drinks and retail items. Visitors should plan to arrive 20 minutes before their scheduled session to attend a safety briefing and prepare for their run.
Tickets are $28 on weekdays and $33 on weekends and holidays. Children under 5 may ride for free with a paying adult. Each ticket is valid for one two-hour session. Guests must bring a printed confirmation or present it on their smartphone at check-in. A limited number of same-day tickets may be available on-site, but advance reservations are strongly recommended due to the sled run’s popularity.
For a complete list of session times, pricing and special events, or to book an overnight stay at Blackwater Falls State Park, visit wvstateparks.com/blackwater-falls-sled-run.
