The Historic Pine Street Hill

Set along Pine Street Loop, this parcel includes 48 acres of forest, meadows, a large pond, and structures associated with this historic homestead. The most notable feature is the large hill that has served as a community recreation site for a half century. KLT staff and board have made no secret of their dreams for this property. Prime for conservation, education, and recreation, this parcel will augment the community benefits of Pine Street Woods. Its location lends itself to a new potential access point for the Syringa Trails network, enhanced educational programs including Kaniksu Folk School, and a dedicated home for programs and operations of Kaniksu Lumber.

Kaniksu Land Trust’s interest in the property is reflected in the desire to conserve the rural values of the West Pine neighborhood and support creative opportunities for use that benefit the community while contributing to an ethic of land stewardship and sustainability.

“This is such a win for our community, we are so grateful for the support of our partners. What we have needed all along the way is time and having the property under contract and secure now gives us that”, exclaimed Katie Cox, KLT Executive Director. “The work ahead of us is going to take the entire community. We know that together, we can do it!

The property is now fully protected. KLT will begin the work to purchase it outright since we have now met our fundraising goal.

We are grateful to all of our friends who have been supportive in many ways through this process.

Playing at the Sled Hill

This hill has been our community’s winter recreation hot spot for a half century! And now, it belongs to all of US! Here’s everything you need to know about playing at The Sled Hill at Pine Street Woods:

No user or entry fee: But, since this hill is a community space, your donations will go toward its care and keeping. Thanks! You can donate to help out here.
Parking is limited: Per the City of Dover, there is a 20-car maximum on site. If you can carpool, that’d be great.
New parking lot! Now you can park by the Big Red Shed - less walking to the hill, and with no cars at the base, sleds can go on and on and on…
About your dog: The dog policy at PSW applies here; keep your dog(s) within 10’ of you at all times, either by voice control or on a leash.
More on dogs: Keep dogs from trampling all over the sledding track (and for Petes’ sake, don’t let them poop there). If your dog tends to “rescue” (joyfully) screaming children by clawing and biting them as they are sledding, please leave him/her at home.
Private Residence: The house is a private residence and is not open to the public.
Got Sleds? BYO sled if you can. We will have some available - if we can keep them from breaking. Also, inner tubes are crazy fast and not recommended for safety reasons.
Got questions? Call us: (208)263-9471, or email us: info@kaniksu.org, or message the PSW community on WhatsApp.
Trails: There are currently two trails on the sled hill property. One is a wide trail and is open for foot and bike traffic until it snows. Once it snows it will be preserved for nordic skiing. The other (on the east side of the property) is a narrow trail for foot traffic and bicycles.

Photos of Opening Day by Woods Wheatcroft

The Historic Pine Street Hill

Playing at the Sled Hill

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