Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Trussville

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Trussville, you’ll find places where families can lace up skates, enjoy indoor winter fun, or plan easy day trips to nearby skiing, tubing or sledding spots. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or head out for a weekend adventure, these ideas can help you make the most of the season. Just be sure to double-check hours, weather conditions and reservation details before heading out.

⛸️ Ice Skating & Indoor Winter Fun

Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena

Address: 500 Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL 35124

Phone: (205) 620-6448

Details: Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena is the main public ice skating facility serving the Birmingham area, offering public skate sessions, figure skating, lessons, and youth and adult hockey on two indoor rinks. It’s about a 30 minute drive from Trussville and is the most reliable year-round ice skating option nearby.

Ford Ice Center – Antioch

Address: 5264 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, Antioch, TN 37013

Phone: (615) 742-4389

Details: Ford Ice Center Antioch is a Nashville Predators practice facility that also hosts regular public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, and hockey programs. It’s about a 3 hour drive from Trussville and provides a full-scale indoor ice skating experience.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Ober Mountain

Address: 1339 Ski Mountain Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Phone: (865) 436-5423

Details: Ober Mountain offers skiing, snowboarding, and a snow tubing park with snowmaking throughout the winter season. It’s about a 4 hour drive from Trussville and works best as part of a Smoky Mountains winter getaway.

Cloudmont Snow Tubing

Address: 721 Co Rd 614, Mentone, AL 35984

Phone: (256) 820-1092

Details: Cloudmont operates a seasonal snow tubing hill with man-made snow when temperatures allow, offering a rare snow play option within Alabama. It’s about a 2 hour 15 minute drive from Trussville and is one of the closest tubing-only winter spots.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

When snow hits and conditions are safe, parks and open hills around Trussville become places for sledding and winter play. Check local park updates before heading out so you have the most up-to-date safety and access information.

Trussville spots to consider:

• Cahaba River Park has rolling grassy areas and open spaces that locals use for sledding and snow play when snowfall is enough to cover the ground. Its easy access and wide layout make it a practical in-town option for a quick winter outing. (Source: Shelby County, AL)

Further outdoors:

• Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve— This large natural area in Birmingham has hills and wooded terrain that can work for sledding and winter exploring when snow sticks, and it is about a 25 minute drive from Trussville.

Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!

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