Chestnut Mountain Resort - ski area review

Sessioning technical park laps and steep descents, athletes navigate the Mississippi River views at Chestnut Mountain Resort. Local riders utilize the 475-foot vertical drop to stomp clean rotations and lock into precise rail slides across nineteen varied trails. Because the resort features an upside-down layout, all amenities sit at the summit for efficient access to the 139 acres of terrain. Combining these features with nearby Sundown Mountain provides a comprehensive experience for skiers and snowboarders traveling from Chicago or St. Louis.

Chestnut Mountain Resort is a ski and snowboard resort located in Galena, IL. Galena is a historic town along the Mississippi River. Chestnut Mountain is an upside-down ski resort with all the parking, lodges, and amenities at the top of the ski hill. The mountain has a 475-foot vertical drop, 19 trails, and 139 acres. Chestnut Mountain Resort is located about 15 minutes from historic downtown Galena, IL. Make time to check out this cool town on your trip. Another unique feature of this skiing and snowboarding is the Mississippi River runs right along the base of the ski mountain. This makes for scenic views and an interesting geographical landmark seen from the whole ski area. Mt Chestnut is located in the Dubuque, Iowa region about 3 hours from Chicago and Des Moines. Skiers and riders from Indianapolis and St. Louis have a doable 5-hour car ride. There is another comparable ski area, Sundown Mountain only 34 miles away. Pairing these together makes this area worth the drive! Chestnut Mountain Resort is a terrific destination area for skiers and snowboarding because a separate but comparable ski area, Sundown Mountain Resort is an easy 30-minute drive away. Chestnut is a great little ski and snowboard area. Its worth the drive from a few hours away because fo the terrain offered and the ability to pair it with another ski area nearby. The town of Galena is a cute historic town that has cool restaurants and unique shops. Chestnut Mountain Resort 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd Galena, IL 61036 1-800-397-1320 www.chestnutmtn.com