2019-20 Southern Adirondacks Guide to the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor

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 • .9 mi/ 45 min – parking at North Warren
Central School, Route 8 Chestertown
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 and fields. The varied ecosystems
contain diverse plants and animals to observe and enjoy.
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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.
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