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Hiking in Chestnut Mountain Resort: trails, map and practical info

Great Rivers Country • Illinois

Chestnut Mountain Resort (Great Rivers Country, Illinois) : moderate hike, 4.8 km, 145 m of elevation gain, summit at 259 m. Fees and hours to confirm with Chestnut Mountain Resort, the official website.

4.8 km
Distance
145 m
Elevation
Difficulty
Moderate
Max altitude
259 m
Recommended for :
Intermediate hikers

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Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL 61036, USA
GPS coordinates
42.319009, -90.393793
Phone
(800) 397-1320

When?

Opening hours
No information
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
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How much?

Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
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Fees, tickets and reservations: Chestnut Mountain Resort
What to bring?
Gear
  • Hiking shoes Essential
  • Layered clothing Essential
  • Rain jacket Essential
  • Trekking poles
  • Headlamp
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Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
42.319009, -90.393793
Center
(800) 397-1320

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Everything you need to know
Chestnut Mountain Resort is rated moderate.
The elevation gain of Chestnut Mountain Resort is 145 m.
The summit of Chestnut Mountain Resort is at 259 m.
Tickets, reservations and access conditions are managed by Chestnut Mountain Resort: that is where the information is kept current.
No, Chestnut Mountain Resort has no visitor centre on site.
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Update : October 2026