Related Regions: Chicago, Illinois

Chestnut Mountain Overview

Elevation

  • Summit
    1040 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop
    475 Ft.
  • Base
    565 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

30%

Intermediate Runs

40%

Advanced Runs

20%

Expert Runs

10%

Longest Run

0.2

Skiable Terrain

139

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 9
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 2
  • Triple Chairs: 4
  • Double Chairs: 0
  • Surface Lifts: 3

Common Misspellings

Chestnut Mountain, Chestnut Mountian

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Dec 15, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Mar 14, 2012

Projected Days Open: 112

Days Open Last Year: 87

Years Open: 53

Average Snowfall: 50

Chestnut Mountain Reviews

  • by sbi90 Mar 4, 2011
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 4.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 5.0
    • Nightlife 0.0

    Am I Really in ILLINOIS?

    Pros: short drive, beautiful view, steep
    Cons: no off-piste, the usual weather issues

     
  • by skier71 Feb 7, 2011
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
    • Terrain Park 0.0
    • Nightlife 0.0

    Chestnut

    Pros: Steep runs, moguls, great view of Mississippi
    Cons: slow lifts

     
  • by taraackermann Jan 6, 2011
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 4.0
    • Nightlife 3.0

    Best riding/skiing in Illinois

    Pros: variety of terrain, generally good conditions, great lodges and food
    Cons: rather crowded, a bit expensive, can get icy

     

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