Chestnut Mountain

Area Profile

Chestnut Mountain perches high on a ridge overlooking the Mississippi River near the historic riverport of Galena. Nineteen trails cutting through solid rock bluffs range up to 3,500 feet in length and are geared to all levels. The seven-acre Far Side Terrain Park, complete with its own triple, features a quarter-pipe, two halfpipes, and lots of rails, kickers and jumps. Chestnut, with the hotel and Village Ski Center located on top of the ski hill, features a 475-foot vertical drop, which is big in this part of the Midwest.

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Lodging Profile

The hotel, perched on top of the ridge overlooking the Mississippi River and ski area, features 120 guest rooms, multiple restaurants and lounges, an indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and arcade game room.

Services Profile

Airport shuttle, three restaurants, three bars, apparel shop, rentals, lessons with magic carpet to make going up the mountain easier for beginners, ski patrol, ATM, laundry service, and daycare. Just eight miles from Galena with its many shops, restaurants, and historic sites. Free Wireless.

Area Recreation Profile

Outdoor fun includes the Alpine Slide, mini golf, volleyball, playground and mountain bike rental. Indoors, enjoy the pool, whirlpool, sauna, lounges, fine dining, live entertainment on weekends and much, much more.

Snowboarding Profile

All trails are open for snowboarding along with a 7-acre terrain park that features two halfpipes, quarter pipes, table tops, log slides, kickers, rollers, and fun boxes. Full snowboard and boot rental available.

Chestnut Mountain Contact Information

Chestnut Mountain Resort

P.O. Box 6328

Galena, IL 61036  

Phone: (800) 397-1320

info@chestnutmtn.com

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