This is the Best Hill for Sledding in Manchester, New Hampshire

Sledding is one of those magical activities that is exhilarating at any age.

It is also pretty low risk! If you are someone who enjoys skiing or snowboarding, there is always that concern of falling wrong and breaking a limb. Though it's not impossible to get hurt while sledding, it is pretty fool proof for the most part.

The History of Sledding

I would think ever since there has been snow and giant slabs of wood that human beings have enjoyed the thrill that is sledding. According to an article on Northertabbogan.com, people have been sledding for literally thousands of years. The very first sleds were made out of animal hides, wood, and bone and the first documented sled ride was around 1900 B.C. in the deserts of ancient Egypt.

Did you have a go-to sledding hill in your neighborhood? Ours was the hill at Southeast Middle School in Leominster, MA. Man, you could really pick up some speed sliding down that bad boy!

There are lots of great hills to get your sled on in the area but the people of Manchester, New Hampshire, have spoken. There is one hill in the Queen City that reigns supreme. And the golden sled award goes to...

Derryfield Country Club off Mammoth Road in Manchester

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If you drive by Derryfield Country Club on any given day in the Winter you will see it filled to the brim with neighborhood kids and fun-loving adults. We also love the fact that there is a bar and restaurant open on site. Carb up before your sliding adventures with their Derryfield Breakfast which is only $6.45. (According to NH Magazine) Also parking is easy as everyone parks in the big parking lot across from the fire station.

Do you have a go-to sledding hill in your town? Let us know in the comments!