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Chester Challenge

  • View all Chester Challenge trails here.
  • Hike the Chester Challenge with many easy hiking trails that are geared for those who want to get great views with moderate effort.
  • The Challenge is comprised of 10 hiking and nature trails through wetlands and nearby mountains.
  • Hike six trails and earn the Chester Challenge pin!

 

The following make up the Chester Challenge:

  • Catamount and Green Hill
  • Kipp Mountain
  • The Cougar Trail
  • The Caroline Fish Trail
  • Stewart Mountain
  • Meade & Beckman Mountains
  • The Chester Creek Trails
  • The Palmer Pond Trail.

Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area

  • Located in Schroon, NY.
  • 11 miles of trails.
  • The southern entrance to the extensive Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area is located at Beaver Pond Road near Brant Lake.
  • The distance from the trailhead to the tip of Pharaoh Lake, one of the largest lakes in the park, is 2.37 miles.
  • This vast wilderness area offers 48 miles of foot trails, many featuring crystal-clear ponds
  • The climb to the summit of Pharaoh Mountain offers a spectacular view of the high peaks.
  • Dog friendly.
  • For more information click here.

Gull Pond Trail

  • Located in Schroon, NY.
  • A short and easy trail to a beautiful pond.
  • The trail ends at a rock outcrop with views of the entire pond.
  • From this outcrop the views of the boulders and sheer cliffs across the pond are impressive.
  • For the effort required to reach it, there is not a prettier pond in the Adirondacks.
  • For more information, click here.

Spectacle Pond Trail

  • Located in Schroon, NY.
  • Spectacle Pond Trail follows Spectacle Brook, crossing it several times on the way to the pond ending at a rock outcrop.
  • Takes an average of one hour and eleven minutes to complete.
  • 3 mile out and back trail.
  • Excellent views of the cliffs on Pharaoh Mountain.
  • A reasonable distance through the hemlock forest.
  • Several stream crossings make this an interesting hike for children.
  • For more information, click here.

Whortleberry Pond Trail

  • Located near North River, NY.
  • This hike follows marked trails to an unmaintained trail which, in turn, leads to secluded Whortleberry Pond.
  • 10.7-mile out-and-back trail.
  • Takes an average of four hours to complete.
  • The pond is located in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness.
  • Only a short walk from Pharaoh Lake.
  • An excellent area for bird watching.

Horicon’s Mill Pond

  • Located in Horicon, NY.
  • This is a short, easy walk around picturesque Mill Pond.
  • The walk starts at The Hub’s parking lot and proceeds clockwise around the pond.
  • Take in the sights and sounds of beautiful and historic Horicon, NY on this easy stroll.
  • For more info click here.