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and in our backyard!
❄️ North Fork (Southold, Greenport, Mattituck, Riverhead)
1. South hill on Main Road (across from Mattituck High School), Mattituck – A classic local sledding hill used by families when it snows. Northforker Archives
2. Roanoke Avenue hill (dead‑end at Long Island Sound), Riverhead – Small hill, low traffic, easy parking once plowed. Northforker Archives
3. Reeves Beach boat ramp slope, Riverhead – Slight decline to the sand good for young kids/families. Northforker Archives
4. Behind Washington Avenue, Greenport – Neighborhood sand pits offer tobogganing terrain. Northforker Archives
5. Green Hill Cemetery hills, Greenport (Webb Street) – Local winter sledding spot with moderate slopes. Patch
6. Wolf Pit / Marratooka Lake area, Mattituck – Small hills and open space in Mattituck often used for sledding. Patch
📍 Note: Most North Fork sledding is informal (not officially maintained hills), so conditions depend on snow depth and snowfall. Northforker Archives
❄️ Far Eastern Suffolk / South Fork (Hamptons & Montauk area)
These are local hills and community favorites used after snowfall — some are associated with schools or recreation areas:
1. Southampton Youth Services (SYS) hill — Majors Path, Southampton – Known locally as a fun sledding hill after snowstorms. Hamptons.com
2. Pierson High School hill — Sag Harbor – Steeper slope that many locals use for sledding on snowy days. Hamptons.com
3. Elementary school hills — East Quogue & Westhampton Beach – Gentle hills popular with kids after enough snow. Hamptons.com
(These spots are on the East End/South Fork, but still part of the broader “East End of Long Island.”) Hamptons.com
🛷 Tips for the North Fork & East End
- Snow dependent: East End terrain is mostly low rolling hills — you’ll need enough snow for fun sledding. Northforker Archives
- Watch for hazards: Many spots are near roads or beaches — pick flat, open run‑outs and avoid sledding across streets. Northforker Archives
- Be courteous: Some areas (e.g., school or park grounds) have local rules; always respect private property. Hamptons.com
