Beech Hill
Durham/Madbury, NH
??-Early 1970's

Thanks to Sam Hagner, we now know of this small area that operated on the Durham/Madbury town line.

"Beech Hill was located in Durham, though the access may well have been in Madbury.  The rope tow was run by locals, often high school students, after the day's classes were finished.  It was still open in the early 70's, but just when it closed I cannot say.  It was my impression that it, like so many others, simply could not afford the insurance after the famous Stratton Mt. lawsuit changed the scene forever."

Mike has more info: I know a little more about the Beech Hill area of Southern New Hampshire described on your site. It
crossed over North Lincoln Street and ended just south of the cemetery. It had a small Toboggan run and a small ski jump that was cared for by many locals, including the Knights of Phythians. For the years before World War II, winter carnivals were held,
sponsored by the city and a local ski club.  Festivities included the crowning of a Carnival Queen. While I am not sure when the area was founded, I found a picture dating back to the early 1910's. Hope this helps a little, and great job with the site.

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