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Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
Listerman
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Date: February 15, 2014 04:20AM
Where are some good places to take a 3 and 6 year old sledding in Fairfax County?
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
Frosty the Shoe Man
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Date: February 15, 2014 05:03AM
a hill
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
Listerman
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Date: February 15, 2014 09:42AM
Frosty the Shoe Man Wrote:
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> a hill
Where specifically? Preferably bigger than the 10 footer that leads to your private entrance to your mom's walk-out basement.
I honestly can't think of any good sledding hills but I'm sure they're out there.
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> a hill
Where specifically? Preferably bigger than the 10 footer that leads to your private entrance to your mom's walk-out basement.
I honestly can't think of any good sledding hills but I'm sure they're out there.
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
Pics or it didn't happen
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Date: February 15, 2014 09:58AM
Pics or it didn't happen
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
Stabitha
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Date: February 15, 2014 10:33AM
Sledding is an extremely dangerous activity. Do you want your kids to end up slobbering zombies?
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
Sled ben
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Date: February 15, 2014 10:42AM
Listerman Wrote:
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> Where are some good places to take a 3 and 6 year
> old sledding in Fairfax County?
Nova college has the BEST sled hills in the area. You will not be disappoint if you sled there.
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> Where are some good places to take a 3 and 6 year
> old sledding in Fairfax County?
Nova college has the BEST sled hills in the area. You will not be disappoint if you sled there.
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
whichone
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Date: February 15, 2014 11:23AM
Sled ben Wrote:
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> Listerman Wrote:
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> > Where are some good places to take a 3 and 6
> year
> > old sledding in Fairfax County?
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> Nova college has the BEST sled hills in the area.
> You will not be disappoint if you sled there.
which nova campus?
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> Listerman Wrote:
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> > Where are some good places to take a 3 and 6
> year
> > old sledding in Fairfax County?
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> Nova college has the BEST sled hills in the area.
> You will not be disappoint if you sled there.
which nova campus?
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
Sled ben
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Date: February 15, 2014 11:25AM
whichone Wrote:
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> > > Where are some good places to take a 3 and 6
> > year
> > > old sledding in Fairfax County?
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> > Nova college has the BEST sled hills in the
> area.
> > You will not be disappoint if you sled there.
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> which nova campus?
Annandale on 236/wakefield chapel. The hills by the pond are the best. You seriously have to try it. No better hills in the Fairfax county.
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> > > Where are some good places to take a 3 and 6
> > year
> > > old sledding in Fairfax County?
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> > Nova college has the BEST sled hills in the
> area.
> > You will not be disappoint if you sled there.
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> which nova campus?
Annandale on 236/wakefield chapel. The hills by the pond are the best. You seriously have to try it. No better hills in the Fairfax county.
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
thanks
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Date: February 15, 2014 12:11PM
we live right down the street - thanks!
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
Orange hunt
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Date: February 15, 2014 12:15PM
The 3 hills behind orange hunt elementary. Nothing better.
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
ffffxxxx
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Date: February 15, 2014 12:36PM
Not in Fairfax, but the GW Masonic Memorial in Alexandria is pretty good.
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
From Google
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Date: February 15, 2014 01:55PM
Enjoy the winter wonderland of the best local hills for a sleigh ride.
Mt. Reston
A cherished favorite amongst Reston and Herndon residents, this broad and expansive hill beside the Unitarian Church provides enough open space for people of all ages
to glide down the packed-in snow at thrilling speeds. 1625 Wiehle Ave., Reston.
The Big Hill at Wolftrap
A quintessential sledding destination, this big ol’ hill will accommodate an army of sleigh-riders. Expect a smooth, long ride down the slope, which is not to steep and makes for a great time for the entire family. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna.
Suicide Hill
Do not take the name lightly. This short-but-steep slope will have you jetted off into high speeds—into a condo resting at the bottom of the hill if you’re not careful. Only true thrill seekers should take on this gnarly hill—and make sure to be riding on a sled that is very, very sturdy. Martha Custis Drive and Preston Road, Alexandria
Westgate Park
While not as perilous as Suicide Hill, this hill is not a good idea for beginners. Popular and packed, it’s a great destination for more seasoned sledding families to go and enjoy some great powder. 7550 Magarity Road, McLean.
Stone House
Wintry sledding locales don’t get much cooler than a Civil War monument. Head over the Stone House in Manassas Battlefield Park and you’ll find a hill between 300-400 feet of smooth riding. Speeding down the snow with cannons overlooking on the precipice of the hill is an exciting way to spend your winter holiday. Intersection of Sudley Road and Lee Highway.
Mt. Reston
A cherished favorite amongst Reston and Herndon residents, this broad and expansive hill beside the Unitarian Church provides enough open space for people of all ages
to glide down the packed-in snow at thrilling speeds. 1625 Wiehle Ave., Reston.
The Big Hill at Wolftrap
A quintessential sledding destination, this big ol’ hill will accommodate an army of sleigh-riders. Expect a smooth, long ride down the slope, which is not to steep and makes for a great time for the entire family. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna.
Suicide Hill
Do not take the name lightly. This short-but-steep slope will have you jetted off into high speeds—into a condo resting at the bottom of the hill if you’re not careful. Only true thrill seekers should take on this gnarly hill—and make sure to be riding on a sled that is very, very sturdy. Martha Custis Drive and Preston Road, Alexandria
Westgate Park
While not as perilous as Suicide Hill, this hill is not a good idea for beginners. Popular and packed, it’s a great destination for more seasoned sledding families to go and enjoy some great powder. 7550 Magarity Road, McLean.
Stone House
Wintry sledding locales don’t get much cooler than a Civil War monument. Head over the Stone House in Manassas Battlefield Park and you’ll find a hill between 300-400 feet of smooth riding. Speeding down the snow with cannons overlooking on the precipice of the hill is an exciting way to spend your winter holiday. Intersection of Sudley Road and Lee Highway.
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
IfKidsWereYoung
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Date: February 15, 2014 02:57PM
I agree with these 2.
The Reston hill is best if they mowed hill earlier. But we have lots of good times there. Parking at top of hill. Creek at bottom, be careful or you will go in when it gets icy.
Mt. Reston
A cherished favorite amongst Reston and Herndon residents, this broad and expansive hill beside the Unitarian Church provides enough open space for people of all ages
to glide down the packed-in snow at thrilling speeds. 1625 Wiehle Ave., Reston.
The Big Hill at Wolftrap
A quintessential sledding destination, this big ol’ hill will accommodate an army of sleigh-riders. Expect a smooth, long ride down the slope, which is not to steep and makes for a great time for the entire family. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna.
The Reston hill is best if they mowed hill earlier. But we have lots of good times there. Parking at top of hill. Creek at bottom, be careful or you will go in when it gets icy.
Mt. Reston
A cherished favorite amongst Reston and Herndon residents, this broad and expansive hill beside the Unitarian Church provides enough open space for people of all ages
to glide down the packed-in snow at thrilling speeds. 1625 Wiehle Ave., Reston.
The Big Hill at Wolftrap
A quintessential sledding destination, this big ol’ hill will accommodate an army of sleigh-riders. Expect a smooth, long ride down the slope, which is not to steep and makes for a great time for the entire family. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna.
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
Wintersports
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Date: February 15, 2014 08:06PM
Kingstowne area has the best sledding hills around by far. Some are far to long and steep for small children but there are some less challenging hills in the area for the kiddos.
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
Huntsman Lake
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Date: February 15, 2014 08:36PM
Orange hunt Wrote:
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> The 3 hills behind orange hunt elementary. Nothing
> better.
+1 on the Triple Hills at Orange Hunt. Also close by, the dam at Huntsman Lake is great...
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> The 3 hills behind orange hunt elementary. Nothing
> better.
+1 on the Triple Hills at Orange Hunt. Also close by, the dam at Huntsman Lake is great...
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
JKKVN
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Date: February 15, 2014 08:53PM
Wintersports Wrote:
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> Kingstowne area has the best sledding hills around
> by far. Some are far to long and steep for small
> children but there are some less challenging hills
> in the area for the kiddos.
can you elaborate please?
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> Kingstowne area has the best sledding hills around
> by far. Some are far to long and steep for small
> children but there are some less challenging hills
> in the area for the kiddos.
can you elaborate please?
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
sledding
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Date: February 15, 2014 10:44PM
Van Dyck Park in Fairfax City
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
Sled pro
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Date: February 17, 2014 03:27AM
There are a lot of great hills which head down onto interstate 66.
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
just me
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Date: February 17, 2014 07:11AM
Wouldn't recommend the Stone House on 29 in manassas. Police giving out tickets.
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
tonightbest
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Date: February 17, 2014 10:13AM
Tonight should be the best and possibly last best night for sledding this year
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
OH Sledder
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Date: February 17, 2014 10:40AM
Huntsman lake is great, lots of terrain for all ages, some good, long steeps and shorter runs for the littel kids. Parking can be a bitch.
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
i wear booty shorts
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Date: February 17, 2014 01:52PM
Columbia Elementary school has an insane hill behind the school near the kiddy playground. If you look closely at the fence, you'll see a dent, which I made when sledding down the hill.
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
my crack
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Date: February 17, 2014 03:58PM
Come sled on me please....
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
m20120
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Date: February 18, 2014 03:58PM
We went sledding at the Stone House in Manassas last week. There were a lot of people there and the snow was not that great. A bit thin and several muddy spots. There were many more people just across Rt 29. The snow was better there and it was much better than behind the Stone House.
Now I hear that you can get a ticket for sledding there. Is that just at the Stone House side, or anywhere in Manassas Battlefield Park?
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Now I hear that you can get a ticket for sledding there. Is that just at the Stone House side, or anywhere in Manassas Battlefield Park?
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Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
Berdhuis
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Date: February 18, 2014 05:03PM
Go to Hannah's Hill at intersection of Vale and Hunter Mill road. S++w the houses there. Just set up a 55g can with wood inside and some diesel and torch the sucker. Hop on yer sled and f++k the shrubbery.
Re: Where to go sledding?
Posted by:
FusilliJerry
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Date: February 18, 2014 10:32PM
I am surprised as I though the Battlefield cracked down on that over the years. I looked at their Facebook page and they have a post with pictures fromthe weekend essentially promoting it with photos of people on the hill behind the Stome House, which was where I used to go years ago. You would see people up there with car hoods (it is PWC). The Facebook post in no way mentioned anything about not going there.