If you live in or around Great Falls you've probably been winter recreating around Kings Hill area. We spent some time last weekend sledding and snowshoeing with some friends and wanted to share some tips.
It was windy and blustery as only Montana can be but the kids didn't seem to be as disturbed by as it as I always imagine they will be. We were on our way to meet the gals in White Sulfur Springs when my girls spotted Jazmyn's pink coat on the hill sledding. They were into their snow pants and before I knew it headed up the hill.
Tip #1: Dress them warm and don't tell them how badly you want to stay in the car out of the weather.
Tip #2: If they want to take their hat or gloves off...let them (I learned this from other smart moms...it's not my hands freezing off!)
Tip #3: Let them pull their own sled up that steep hill.
Tip #4: Let them just be cute and hold their sled if they don't want to hike up.
We stayed at the Tenderfoot Motel in White Sulfur. They have very cozy remodeled cabins right across the street from the hot springs. The owners were very hospitable and even cooked us all a waffle breakfast in the morning. We will definitely try to stay there again.
If you have been here before you know there are pretty nice trails at Silver Crest for snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling, and dog sledding.
This is a nice map of the area.
You are not suppose to bring dogs on these trails and snowshoes are frowned upon on the skiing trails!
The snowshoeing trail is only about 2 miles for the whole loop and there are a lot of options for shorter treks if needed with younger kids. There is a restroom at the trial head! Bonus!
There are a couple of spots where the wind might pick up but for the most part it's protected by the trees. On the snowshoe loop there is one overlook with a couple of benches but no shelters available yet.
You can check out snowshoes at the Forest Service office in Great Falls for as long as three days. There is no charge for the check out! What an awesome service.
We love this place but have recently heard about Jefferson Creek snowshoeing where we can take our dog, Skip. Hopefully we can get out there with a map before the snow melts.
Get out and do this great trail with kids! It's easy, close, and fun in the snow!
2 comments:
Awesome adventure! So much fun. The banner shot is outstanding, it looks so good on the top of the page! The girls look like they are growing more every day, i cant believe how fast they grow up . . . More adventures to come! Love you guys, Tony
a day of snow, sun and smiling faces.....can't get any better than that, well, other than adding your sweet dog, Skip, to the mix! Next time!!!
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