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48 TOWN OF CHESTER – Come & Settle In The Town of Chester, just 20 minutes north of Lake George (Northway exits 25 & 26), offers a glimpse of the simple life. Beautiful lakes, small towns, unique shopping and dining, and Southern Adirondack style are in abundance. Hike the Chester Challenge, comprised of ten local, scenic hiking and nature trails through wetlands and nearby mountains. All skill levels are welcome. The year-round trails are great for snowshoeing as well as a simple walk in the woods and traditional hiking. Thousands of people have already earned the Chester Challenge patch and pin. Sign in at the Chamber Building on Route 8 at Dynamite Hill. A perennial bevy of events are maintained by various organizations. Bring your dog to Woofstock in June; taste fare from local restaurants at November’s Taste of the Tri-Lakes; the Krazy Downhill Derby is a signature event in February; classic car shows, farmers’ markets, live performances at the Carol Theater, and fireworks occur throughout the summer months and into fall (July/August); and the award-winning Rum Runner weekend in September celebrates the Jazz Age. Chestertown Farmer’s Market every Wednesday throughout the summer months on the lawn of the Chester Municipal Center Courtesy of Nancy Austin Riding at Circle B Ranch Courtesy of Nancy Austin Kayaker on the Schroon River Courtesy of Nancy Austin North Warren offers an eclectic selection of shopping. You will find unique and locally handcrafted items for you and your home. Find clothing, quilts, maple syrup, fishing and hunting gear, boats, garden supplies and much, much more. Shop Outside the Box and bring home Southern Adirondack treasure! Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all available from an amazing selection of local eateries. From scrambled eggs to eggs Benedict, from pizza to burgers, seared salmon to filet mignon—it’s all here and it’s all fabulous. The two hamlets of Chestertown and Pottersville have a deep history in the settlement of the Adirondacks, and an active historical society keeps the Town’s distinctive history alive. Chestertown was founded in 1799 and originally known as Chester Four Corners. Pottersville is the home to the largest marble cave entrance in the eastern U.S. Privately owned cottages, lakeside motels and cabins, and RV parks welcome tourists and summer residents. Visitors and year-round residents alike enjoy small town living is this beautiful Adirondack setting. Whether you are climbing mountains, relaxing by clear brooks, or visiting our quaint towns, be prepared to Settle In as you fall in love with this beautiful area. Scan the QR code below to link to www.northwarren.com for more information. View from Kipp Mountain overlooking Loon Lake Courtesy of Nancy Austin townofchesterny.org North Warren Chamber of Commerce PO Box 490 3 Dynamite Hill Chestertown, NY 12817 Telephone: (518) 494-2722 Chester Municipal Center 6307 State Route 9 PO Box 423 Chestertown, New York 12817 Telephone: (518) 494-2711 Town Supervisor: Craig Leggett Reach our advertisers at: ADKDiningGuide.com • ADKStoresandGalleries.com • ADKEntertainment.com • ADKAccommodations.com
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 Unique Adirondack-made art, gifts, classes & more 6348 State Rt. 9 (Main St.), Chestertown, NY • 518-494-7700 facebook.com/rusticcharmADKart and fields. The varied ecosystems contain diverse plants and animals to observe and enjoy. 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. The Chester Challenge is part of the Chester Townwide Recreation Plan, an economic development initiative that taps outdoor recreation and heritage tourism strategies by increasing the public’s awareness of the remarkable variety and quality of the recreation trails and facilities in the town and region. .9 mi/ 45 min – parking at North Warren Central School, Route 8 Chestertown Kipp Mountain 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 Reach our advertisers at: ADKDiningGuide.com • ADKStoresandGalleries.com • ADKEntertainment.com • ADKAccommodations.com 49
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48<br />
TOWN OF CHESTER – Come & Settle In<br />
The Town of Chester, just<br />
20 minutes north of Lake<br />
George (Northway exits 25 &<br />
26), offers a glimpse of the simple<br />
life. Beautiful lakes, small towns,<br />
unique shopping and dining, and<br />
Southern Adirondack style are in<br />
abundance.<br />
Hike the Chester Challenge,<br />
comprised of ten local, scenic<br />
hiking and nature trails through<br />
wetlands and nearby mountains.<br />
All skill levels are welcome. The<br />
year-round trails are great for<br />
snowshoeing as well as a simple<br />
walk in the woods and traditional<br />
hiking. Thousands of people<br />
have already earned the Chester<br />
Challenge patch and pin. Sign<br />
in at the Chamber Building on<br />
Route 8 at Dynamite Hill.<br />
A perennial bevy of events<br />
are maintained by various<br />
organizations. Bring your dog to<br />
Woofstock in June; taste fare from<br />
local restaurants at November’s<br />
Taste of the Tri-Lakes; the Krazy<br />
Downhill Derby is a signature<br />
event in February; classic car<br />
shows, farmers’ markets, live<br />
performances at the Carol<br />
Theater, and fireworks occur<br />
throughout the summer months<br />
and into fall (July/August); and<br />
the award-winning Rum Runner<br />
weekend in September celebrates<br />
the Jazz Age.<br />
Chestertown Farmer’s Market every Wednesday throughout the<br />
summer months on the lawn of the Chester Municipal Center<br />
Courtesy of Nancy Austin<br />
Riding at Circle B Ranch<br />
Courtesy of Nancy Austin<br />
Kayaker on the<br />
Schroon River<br />
Courtesy of Nancy Austin<br />
North Warren offers an eclectic<br />
selection of shopping. You will<br />
find unique and locally handcrafted<br />
items for you and your<br />
home. Find clothing, quilts,<br />
maple syrup, fishing and hunting<br />
gear, boats, garden supplies and<br />
much, much more. Shop Outside<br />
the Box and bring home Southern<br />
Adirondack treasure!<br />
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are<br />
all available from an amazing<br />
selection of local eateries. From<br />
scrambled eggs to eggs Benedict,<br />
from pizza to burgers, seared<br />
salmon to filet mignon—it’s all<br />
here and it’s all fabulous.<br />
The two hamlets of Chestertown<br />
and Pottersville have a deep<br />
history in the settlement of<br />
the Adirondacks, and an active<br />
historical society keeps the<br />
Town’s distinctive history alive.<br />
Chestertown was founded in 1799<br />
and originally known as Chester<br />
Four Corners. Pottersville is the<br />
home to the largest marble cave<br />
entrance in the eastern U.S.<br />
Privately owned cottages, lakeside<br />
motels and cabins, and RV parks<br />
welcome tourists and summer<br />
residents. Visitors and year-round<br />
residents alike enjoy small town<br />
living is this beautiful Adirondack<br />
setting.<br />
Whether you are climbing<br />
mountains, relaxing by clear<br />
brooks, or visiting our quaint<br />
towns, be prepared to Settle In as<br />
you fall in love with this beautiful<br />
area. Scan the QR code below to<br />
link to www.northwarren.com<br />
for more information.<br />
View from Kipp Mountain overlooking Loon Lake<br />
Courtesy of Nancy Austin<br />
townofchesterny.org<br />
North Warren Chamber of Commerce<br />
PO Box 490<br />
3 Dynamite Hill<br />
Chestertown, NY 12817<br />
Telephone: (5<strong>18</strong>) 494-2722<br />
Chester Municipal Center<br />
6307 State Route 9<br />
PO Box 423<br />
Chestertown, New York 12817<br />
Telephone: (5<strong>18</strong>) 494-2711<br />
Town Supervisor: Craig Leggett<br />
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