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Would you like to take a walk in the woods? Over streams,
through a rocky path, up to a summit overlook, or to a pond
destination? The Chester Challenge offers walking and hiking
trails for all ability levels,
easy access and parking, and
a nature-based experience.
Most of the trails are available
year-round, so bring
your snow shoes or cross
country skis in the winter
months!
Comprised of eight hiking
and walking trails—you can
choose a trail based on difficulty,
time, and distance—the
Chester Challenge begins just
off Northway exit 25, only
20 minutes north of Lake
George. Visit all eight trails
and you will receive your
choice of a patch or lapel pin.
Thousands of people enjoy the trails, and you will too!
Chester Creek Trails
1.2 to 1.9 miles / 45 min to 1 hr – parking at the Chester
Municipal Center
Take a leisurely stroll along these mostly level trails. Enjoy
the varied views of the meandering Chester Creek and its surrounding
wetlands, fields and woods that contain an abundant
variety of flora and fauna. Hike this trail in the early morning
and you are likely to be rewarded with all sorts of wildlife
sightings!
Dynamite Hill and Caroline M. Fish Memorial Trails
2.6 mi / 1 hr – park at either Dynamite Hill Route 8, Chestertown
or Caroline Fish parking lot on Landon Hill Road
Dynamite Hill is a 4 season recreation area offering lighted
tubing/sledding, downhill skiing, ice skating, x-country skiing
during the winter; and hiking, single-track bicycling and picnicking
during the rest of the year. It connects to the Caroline
Fish Memorial Trail which is a slightly graded trail that offers
a wonderful escape into the wilderness.
Kipp Mountain
1.92 mi / 2 hrs – parking on Ben Culver Road, 1 mi west of
Landon Hill Road
This moderate hike has some steep sections and winds
through an official tree farm. It leads to a cliff line with beautiful
views of Loon Lake and is a great spot to experience fall
foliage.
Cougar Nature Trails
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and fields. The varied ecosystems contain diverse plants and
animals to observe and enjoy.
Meade Mountain and Beckman Mountain
2.1 mi / 2 ½ hrs – parking on Igerna Road, ¾ mi west on
Rt 9
This moderate hike has several long, steep sections leading
to one of the best views of Gore Mountain. Continue on and
make a short descent followed by an ascent as you travel from
Meade to Beckman Mountain. This leads to several views of
Look Lake, other mountains to the east and north, and a view
of Blythewood Island, home of a former six story resort hotel.
These are just a few of the Chester Challenge trails awaiting
you. For more information, visit www.townofchesterny.
org and click on the Chester Challenge link or call (518) 494-
2722.
The Chester Challenge is part of the Chester Townwide
Recreation Plan, an economic development initiative that taps
outdoor recreation and heritage tourism strategies by increasing
the public’s awareness of the remarkable variety and quality
of the recreation trails and facilities in the town and region.
.9 mi/ 45 min – parking at North Warren Central School,
Route 8 Chestertown
Kipp Mountain
Take a short, steep trail or a long gradual trail to reach the
top of Cougar Hill—the decision is yours. Once at the top,
you will find great views and an excellent spot for picnicking.
There are additional Nature Trails—a short inner loop or a
more challenging out loop—that will take you through woods
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