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Chestnut Mountain Resort

By Mike Doyle, About.com

Chestnut Mountain Resort Description:

Chestnut Mountain Resort is located in Galena, Illinois, with 17 ski trails, served by 9 lifts.

Chestnut Mountain Resort Directions / Location:

Chestnut Mountain Resort is located at 8700 West Chestnut Road, in Galena, Illinois, about 3 hours from Chicago, Illinois, and 6 hours from Saint Louis, MO.
Directions

Chestnut Mountain Statistics:

Summit Elevation: 1,040'
Vertical Drop: 475'
Skiable Acres: 147
Average Annual Snowfall: 50"
Trails: 17
Lifts: 9
Snowmaking: 100%
Night Skiing: Yes

Chestnut Mountain Resort Reservations:

Season passes are available online. Ticket specials and adult and children's lesson programs are available at the resort.
Lift Tickets / Season Passes

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