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A parent pulling a toddler on a wooden sled across snow at golden hour. Illustrative image, not this location.

West Orange, NJ

South Mountain Reservation

South Mountain Reservation in West Orange is listed as a sledding spot by The Montclair Girl (2021). The land manager does not list it, so check posted signs.

Used locally
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At a glance

Lights
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Cost
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Parking
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Steepness
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Rentals
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Tubing
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Details and source

StatusUsed locally Named by news, tourism or a local guide, not the land manager.
AddressWest Orange, NJ
Notes from sourceSteep and gradual hills.
SourceThe Montclair Girl (2021)
Checked2026-10-28
Map pin40.74837, -74.28878 (park or address, from OpenStreetMap Nominatim)
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Short answers

Is sledding allowed at South Mountain Reservation?

The Montclair Girl (2021) names it as a sledding spot, but we did not find it on the land manager's own list as of 2026-10-28. Look for posted signs before you sled.

Does South Mountain Reservation have lights for night sledding?

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

Where is South Mountain Reservation?

West Orange, NJ. It's one of 13 hills on our North Jersey list.