Hike the Chester Challenge

PALMER POND

IF YOU CARRY IT IN, CARRY IT OUT
DEC posts its own rules

CHESTER CREEK

IF YOU CARRY IT IN, CARRY IT OUT
TRAIL OPEN DAWN TO DUSK

DYNAMITE HILL/CAROLINE FISH

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TRAIL OPEN DAWN TO DUSK
PARK IN DESIGNATED AREAS
NO CAMPING OR CAMPFIRES
NO DOGS WITHOUT A LEASH
NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

COUGAR/NWCS

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TRAIL OPEN DAWN TO DUSK
NOTIFY SECURITY GUARD DURING
REGULAR SCHOOL HOURS

​STEWART

IF YOU CARRY IT IN, CARRY IT OUT
TRAIL OPEN DAWN TO DUSK
NO CAMPING
NO FIRE OF ANY TYPE
NO FIREWORKS
NO HUNTING
NO GOING OFF TRAIL
NO DOGS WITHOUT A LEAS

KIPP

IF YOU CARRY IT IN, CARRY IT OUT
TRAIL OPEN DAWN TO DUSK
NO CAMPING
NO FIRE OF ANY TYPE
NO FIREWORKS
NO HUNTING
NO GOING OFF TRAIL
NO DOGS WITHOUT A LEASH.  PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS OF AGGRESSIVE GROUSE.

MEADE/BECKMAN

IF YOU CARRY IT IN, CARRY IT OUT
TRAIL OPEN DAWN TO DUSK
NO CAMPING
NO FIRES
NO HUNTING
NO GOING OFF TRAIL
NO DOGS WITHOUT A LEASH
NO SKIS/SNOWSHOES
NO MOUNTAIN BIKES
NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES/SNOWMOBILES

GREEN/CATAMOUNT

NO HIKING WITHOUT STONE BRIDGE & CAVES FEE & REGISTRATION
494-2283
MUST START HIKE BEFORE 1PM FOR GREEN AND 2PM FOR CATAMOUNT

GREEN HILL AND CATAMOUNT MOUNTAIN
1.8 to 6.4 Miles/ 1 to 4 HOURS
 
FEES REQUIRED. These trails are part of the summer/winter Natural Stone Bridge and Caves attraction and are available during the early portion of the attraction operating hours. Choose between a moderately steep hike to a picturesque view of the surrounding hills (including filming sites used for Ben Stiller’s award winning Escape at Dannemora mini-series) and a more challenging hike to panoramic view of the entire region, including breathtaking views of the High Peaks!  Check online or call 518-494-2283 for hours and pricing.
 
PARKING is in the Stone Bridge and Caves attraction (place purchased receipt/info on dashboard while hiking). In Pottersville, at the ice cream shop along Rte 9, turn west on Stone Bridge Rd and follow it to the end and check-in at the attraction entrance (about 2 ¾ miles).