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Chestnut Mountain Resort

2026–27 check pending

Galena, Illinois

Vertical
475 ft
Summit
1,020 ft
Base
600 ft
Skiable acres
220
Lifts
9
Trails
19

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Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park108150 ft53—
Villa Olivia113180 ft1577
Ski Four Lakes124100 ft256—

Terrain

Beginner 30% Intermediate 40% Advanced 30%

Longest run: 0.66 miles

On the Indy pass.

Season

Average snowfall: 34 inches a year. Opening and closing dates for 2026–27 have not been confirmed here yet.

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FAQ

How much vertical does Chestnut Mountain Resort have?

Chestnut Mountain Resort lists 475 feet of vertical.

How big is Chestnut Mountain Resort?

Chestnut Mountain Resort covers 220 skiable acres.

How many lifts and trails does Chestnut Mountain Resort have?

Chestnut Mountain Resort has 9 lifts and 19 trails.

How much snow does Chestnut Mountain Resort get?

Chestnut Mountain Resort averages about 34 inches of snowfall a year.

Is Chestnut Mountain Resort on a multi-resort pass?

Chestnut Mountain Resort is on: Indy.

Where these numbers came from