Essex Woods hill
Sledding hill in Bangor, Maine
Steep slope
Directions and snow on the map
Heads-up
Fast sleds can run out onto the pond at the bottom. Skip it on icy days.
Who it's for
Careful, hardy sledders only. A helmet and a steerable sled are recommended.
Parking
Lot at the end of Watchmaker Street, off Essex Street, by the trailhead kiosk.
Good to know
Former ski hill, known as Widowmaker Hill, with about 250 feet of drop and a long climb back.