Lift & TrailTrip list
Short answer, winter

At Chester Bowl, we found at least 47 places to stay within 5 miles of a lift, too far to walk in ski boots. The closest we found is 819 E 5th St, Apt 2, 1.0 mi from Chester Double Chairlift as the crow flies.

Short answer, summer

In summer Chester Bowl has 76 mapped mountain bike trail sections near the lifts, 3 trailheads within about 4 miles, Fire House Pond 0.4 miles from the main base. Cotton Mansion is 1.4 mi from a trailhead as the crow flies.

Places to stay, closest first

Condo complexes and rental homes are often missing from the open data we measure, so the real number near the lifts is usually higher. The mountain's own lodging pages list them.

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51 places to stay

  • 1.0mi to a lift1.0mi to a lift

    819 E 5th St, Apt 2

    Condo or apartment · 819 E 5th St
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.0 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.0 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Neptune's Cyber Cafe, 0.3 mi · Groceries: Whole Foods Co-op, 0.2 mi

  • 1.0mi to a lift1.0mi to a lift

    819 E 5th St, Apt 1

    Condo or apartment · 819 E 5th St
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.0 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.0 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Neptune's Cyber Cafe, 0.3 mi · Groceries: Whole Foods Co-op, 0.2 mi

  • 1.1mi to a lift1.1mi to a lift

    Harris House

    Inn or lodge
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.1 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.1 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Jimmy John's, 370 ft · Groceries: SuperOne, 490 ft · Pharmacy: Walgreens, 210 ft

  • 1.1mi to a lift1.1mi to a lift

    223 N 9th Ave E

    Condo or apartment · 223 N 9th Ave E
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.1 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.1 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Sir Benedict's Tavern on the Lake, 940 ft · Groceries: Whole Foods Co-op, 0.2 mi · Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.3 mi

  • 1.1mi to a lift1.1mi to a lift

    307 N 8th Ave E (Upper)

    Condo or apartment · 307 N 8th Ave E
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.1 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.1 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Sir Benedict's Tavern on the Lake, 0.2 mi · Groceries: Whole Foods Co-op, 690 ft · Pharmacy: Duluth 3rd St. Pharmacy, 0.3 mi

  • 1.1mi to a lift1.1mi to a lift

    305 N 8th Ave E (Lower)

    Condo or apartment · 305 N 8th Ave E
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.1 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.1 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Sir Benedict's Tavern on the Lake, 0.2 mi · Groceries: Whole Foods Co-op, 700 ft · Pharmacy: Duluth 3rd St. Pharmacy, 0.3 mi

  • 1.2mi to a lift1.2mi to a lift

    1518 Jefferson St

    Condo or apartment · 1518 Jefferson St
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.2 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.2 mi as the crow flies

    Food: The Snooty Fox Tea Shop, 310 ft · Groceries: SuperOne, 0.3 mi · Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.3 mi

  • 1.2mi to a lift1.4mi to a trail

    Cotton Mansion

    Hotel · 2309 East 1st Street, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.2 mi as the crow flies
    • To the nearest trailhead (South Trail Head): 1.4 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Dunn Brothers Coffee, 0.3 mi

  • 1.2mi to a lift1.2mi to a lift

    124 N 8th Ave E

    Condo or apartment · 124 N 8th Ave E
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.2 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.2 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Sir Benedict's Tavern on the Lake, 520 ft · Groceries: Whole Foods Co-op, 0.2 mi · Pharmacy: Duluth 3rd St. Pharmacy, 0.3 mi

  • 1.3mi to a lift1.6mi to a trail

    Ellery House Bed & Breakfast

    Inn or lodge · 28 S 21st Ave E, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.3 mi as the crow flies
    • To the nearest trailhead (South Trail Head): 1.6 mi as the crow flies

    Food: McDonald's, 740 ft

  • 1.3mi to a lift1.3mi to a lift

    506.5 E 4th St

    Condo or apartment · 506.5 E 4th St
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.3 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.3 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Pickwick, 0.3 mi · Groceries: Whole Foods Co-op, 580 ft · Pharmacy: Duluth 3rd St. Pharmacy, 590 ft

  • 1.3mi to a lift1.3mi to a lift

    624 E 1st St, Apartment Entrance

    Condo or apartment · 624 E 1st St
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.3 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.3 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Va Bene Caffe, 470 ft · Groceries: Whole Foods Co-op, 0.2 mi · Pharmacy: Duluth 3rd St. Pharmacy, 0.2 mi

  • 1.4mi to a lift1.7mi to a trail

    Days Inn Duluth Lakewalk

    Hotel · 2211 London Road, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.4 mi as the crow flies
    • To the nearest trailhead (South Trail Head): 1.7 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Burger King, 230 ft

  • 1.5mi to a lift1.5mi to a lift

    Fitger's Inn

    Hotel · 600 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.5 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.5 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Fitger's Brewhouse Brewery and Grille, 30 ft · Groceries: Whole Foods Co-op, 0.3 mi · Pharmacy: Duluth 3rd St. Pharmacy, 0.2 mi

  • 1.5mi to a lift1.5mi to a lift

    Tru By Hilton Duluth Mall Area

    Hotel · 503 Clearwood Drive, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.5 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.5 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Taco John's, 0.2 mi

  • 1.5mi to a lift1.5mi to a lift

    Beacon Pointe Resort

    Hotel · 2100 Water Street, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.5 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.5 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Caribou Coffee, 710 ft

  • 1.6mi to a lift1.6mi to a lift

    King Manor

    Condo or apartment · 222 E 2nd St
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.6 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.6 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Black Water Lounge, 560 ft · Groceries: Whole Foods Co-op, 0.4 mi · Pharmacy: Duluth 3rd St. Pharmacy, 940 ft

  • 1.6mi to a lift1.6mi to a lift

    117 E 3rd St

    Condo or apartment · 117 E 3rd St
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.6 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.6 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Duluth Coffee Restaurant, 0.2 mi · Pharmacy: Duluth 3rd St. Pharmacy, 0.3 mi

  • 1.6mi to a lift1.8mi to a trail

    Edgewater Resort & Waterpark

    Motel
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.6 mi as the crow flies
    • To the nearest trailhead (South Trail Head): 1.8 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Dunn Brothers Coffee, 360 ft

  • 1.6mi to a lift1.6mi to a lift

    Sheraton Duluth Hotel

    Hotel · 311 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.6 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.6 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Black Water Lounge, 260 ft · Groceries: Whole Foods Co-op, 0.4 mi · Pharmacy: Duluth 3rd St. Pharmacy, 990 ft

  • 1.9mi to a lift1.9mi to a lift

    The Downtown Duluth Inn

    Motel
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.9 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.9 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Hanabi Sushi & Bar, 550 ft

  • 1.9mi to a lift1.9mi to a lift

    Canal Park Lodge

    Hotel · 250 Railroad Street, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.9 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 1.9 mi as the crow flies

    Food: DQ Grill & Chill, 560 ft

  • 2.0mi to a lift2.0mi to a lift

    Hostel du Nord

    Hostel · 217 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.0 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.0 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Underwood Coffee, 270 ft

  • 2.0mi to a lift2.0mi to a lift

    Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown

    Hotel · 200 West First St, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.0 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.0 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Underwood Coffee, 420 ft

  • 2.0mi to a lift2.0mi to a lift

    Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park

    Hotel · 310 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.0 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.0 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Caribou Coffee, 380 ft

  • 2.0mi to a lift2.0mi to a lift

    The Suites Hotel in Canal Park

    Hotel
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.0 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.0 mi as the crow flies

    Food: The Bridge, 10 ft

  • 2.1mi to a lift2.1mi to a lift

    The Inn On Lake Superior

    Hotel · 003 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.1 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.1 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Chachos Taqueria, 380 ft

  • 2.2mi to a lift2.2mi to a lift

    Lift Bridge Lodge

    Hotel · 408 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.2 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.2 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Little Angie's Cantina and Grill, 370 ft

  • 2.2mi to a lift2.2mi to a lift

    Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview

    Hotel · 505 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.2 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.2 mi as the crow flies

    Food: India Palace, 880 ft

  • 2.4mi to a lift2.4mi to a lift

    Residence Inn Duluth

    Hotel · 517 West Central Entrance, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.4 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.4 mi as the crow flies

    Food: 7 Brew, 370 ft · Groceries: Cub Foods, 800 ft

  • 2.4mi to a lift2.4mi to a lift

    South Pier Inn

    Motel · 701 Lake Avenue South, Duluth
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.4 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.4 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Grandma's Saloon and Grill, 840 ft

  • 2.6mi to a lift2.6mi to a lift

    Pier B Resort Hotel

    Hotel · 800 West Railroad Street, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.6 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.6 mi as the crow flies
  • 2.7mi to a lift2.7mi to a lift

    Hampton Inn & Suites Duluth North / Mall Area

    Hotel · 1002 Mall Drive, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.7 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.7 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Texas Roadhouse, 350 ft · Groceries: Cub Foods, 0.3 mi

  • 2.7mi to a lift2.7mi to a lift

    Fairfield Inn and Suites Duluth Waterfront

    Hotel · 1000 Minnesota Avenue, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.7 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.7 mi as the crow flies
  • 2.8mi to a lift2.8mi to a lift

    Park Point Marina Inn

    Hotel · 1033 Minnesota Avenue
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.8 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.8 mi as the crow flies
  • 2.8mi to a lift2.8mi to a lift

    AmericInn by Wyndham Duluth

    Hotel · 901 Joshua Avenue, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.8 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 2.8 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Buffalo Wild Wings, 340 ft · Pharmacy: Walgreens, 280 ft

  • 3.0mi to a lift3.0mi to a lift

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Duluth

    Hotel · 1510 Maple Grove Road, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.0 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.0 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Buffalo Wild Wings, 650 ft · Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.2 mi

  • 3.0mi to a lift3.0mi to a lift

    Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Duluth by the Mall

    Hotel · 909 Cottonwood Avenue, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.0 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.0 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Chick-fil-A, 440 ft · Groceries: Aldi, 0.4 mi · Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.2 mi

  • 3.2mi to a lift3.2mi to a lift

    La Quinta Inn & Suites Duluth

    Hotel · 1805 Maple Grove Road, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.2 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.2 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Starbucks, 0.2 mi · Groceries: Aldi, 0.3 mi · Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 980 ft

  • 3.3mi to a lift3.3mi to a lift

    TownePlace Suites

    Hotel
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.3 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.3 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Starbucks, 0.3 mi · Groceries: Super One Foods, 0.3 mi · Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy, 0.3 mi

  • 3.3mi to a lift3.3mi to a lift

    Duluth Press Building

    Condo or apartment · 1915 W Superior St, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.3 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.3 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Dovetail Cafe and Marketplace, 40 ft · Groceries: LNPK Grocery, 470 ft

  • 3.8mi to a lift3.8mi to a lift

    Country Inn & Suites, Duluth North, MN

    Hotel · 4257 Haines Road, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.8 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.8 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Outback Steakhouse, 310 ft

  • 3.8mi to a lift3.8mi to a lift

    Econo Lodge Duluth Near Miller Hill Mall

    Motel · 4197 Haines Road, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.8 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.8 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Maya Family Mexican Restaurant, 230 ft · Groceries: Super One Foods, 0.4 mi

  • 3.9mi to a lift3.9mi to a lift

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Duluth North - Miller Hill

    Hotel · 4725 Market Street, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.9 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 3.9 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Subway, 340 ft · Groceries: Walmart Supercenter, 0.4 mi

  • 4.0mi to a lift4.0mi to a lift

    Motel 6 Duluth, MN

    Motel · 200 South 27th Avenue West, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 4.0 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 4.0 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Burger King, 150 ft

  • 4.7mi to a lift4.7mi to a lift

    Skyline Court Motel

    Motel
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 4.7 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 4.7 mi as the crow flies
  • 4.9mi to a lift4.9mi to a lift

    Merritt School Apartments

    Condo or apartment · 510 North 40th Ave West
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 4.9 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 4.9 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Arby's, 0.4 mi

  • 5.0mi to a lift5.0mi to a lift

    Comfort Inn West

    Hotel · 3900 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 5.0 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 5.0 mi as the crow flies
  • 5.2mi to a lift5.2mi to a lift

    Super 8 Duluth

    Motel · 4100 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 5.2 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 5.2 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Arby's, 0.3 mi · Groceries: Whole Foods Co-op, 0.4 mi

  • 5.4mi to a lift5.4mi to a lift

    Cedar House

    Condo or apartment · 1715 North 3rd Street, Superior, WI
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 5.4 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 5.4 mi as the crow flies

    Food: Cedar Lounge, 20 ft

  • 5.5mi to a lift5.5mi to a lift

    Best Western Bridgeview Bridgeview Hotel

    Hotel · 415 Hammond Avenue, Superior, WI
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 5.5 mi as the crow flies
    • To Chester Double Chairlift: 5.5 mi as the crow flies

    Food: The Hammond, 240 ft

Summer at Chester Bowl

Read from OpenStreetMap; distances are straight-line from the main base. What runs in summer, and when, is up to the mountain: check its own calendar.

The mountain in winter

Counts come from the map, which can lag behind a new lift or a renamed run.

Other mountains close by

Good to know

How many places to stay are within walking distance of the lifts at Chester Bowl?

We measured 51 places to stay around Chester Bowl in open map data. None has a walk to a lift we can vouch for; 47 are within 5 miles as the crow flies.

Is Chester Bowl worth a summer trip?

The map shows 76 mapped mountain bike trail sections near the lifts; 3 trailheads within about 4 miles; Fire House Pond 0.4 miles from the main base. Lift-served biking and summer rides depend on the operator's season, so check its site for dates.

How high does Chester Bowl go?

The highest point on our map is about 1,240 feet, and the lowest lift starts near 1,090 feet, a drop of about 150 feet. Elevations come from the map's terrain model, so treat them as close, not exact.

How do you work out the minutes?

Along a mapped walking route from each place to stay to the bottom station of the nearest chairlift, gondola or tram you can walk to, at an easy pace. Where the map has no route we give the distance as the crow flies instead of minutes. How we measure.