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Oakland Township, MI

Bald Mountain Recreation Area

Bald Mountain Recreation Area in Oakland Township is listed as a sledding spot by Reddit r/Detroit thread, Feb. 1, 2026. The park or city does not list it, so check posted signs.

Hidden gem · Mentioned by locals

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Lights
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Hours
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Status phone
248-693-6767
Restrooms
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Cost
Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry
Parking
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Steepness
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Rentals
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Tubing
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Rules
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Run length
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Kid area
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Approx. drop
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Details and source

StatusHidden gem · Mentioned by locals Named by locals in a public thread, dated in the source line. The park or city does not list it, so check posted signs.
Address3361 S. Lapeer Road, Orion Charter Township, MI 48360
Notes from sourceNamed by locals in a Reddit thread. A local called it "the scary one." Park sledding rules not stated by source.
Local noteNot stated by source
Check conditionsCheck current conditions on the source page or call 248-693-6767
Park staff?Send a correction
SourceReddit r/Detroit thread, Feb. 1, 2026
Checked2026-10-29
More facts fromMichigan DNR (cost, phone, address), checked 2026-10-30
Map pin42.78804, -83.19812 (park or address, from OpenStreetMap Nominatim)
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Short answers

Is sledding allowed at Bald Mountain Recreation Area?

Reddit r/Detroit thread, Feb. 1, 2026 names it as a sledding spot, but we did not find it on the park or city's own list as of 2026-10-29. Look for posted signs before you sled.

Does Bald Mountain Recreation Area have lights for night sledding?

Lights are not stated by the source. Plan on daylight.

Where is Bald Mountain Recreation Area?

3361 S. Lapeer Road, Orion Charter Township, MI 48360. It's one of 16 hills on our Detroit list.

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