The Best Hiking in Chester

Mount Harkness Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chester, California.

Crystal Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Chester, California.

Mountain Meadow Reservoir is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Westwood, California.

Juniper Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chester, California.

Horseshoe Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Chester, California.

Your hike to Devils Kitchen will start from Warner Valley Campground. The hike starts out thorough the valley and eventually winds through the forest and ends at the top of the Devils Kitchen site. You'll then hike down the hill a bit and get to explore the area! There are pretty specific walkin...

Warner Valley Campground is at the end of Warner Valley Road. It's 16 dollars a night at a first come first serve basis. As far as the campground it self, there are a few bathrooms and each site has a fire ring and a picnic table. There are 17 sites which isn't a ton but since it's a fairly unuse...

The hike to Boiling Springs Lake starts at the Warner Valley Trailhead and is only a 3 mile roundtrip hike. It's a fairly easy hike that starts through the valley and then winds up through the forest and eventually opens up to the lake.  First thing you'll notice as you approach the lake is the ...

The hike starts at the Warner Valley Trailhead and winds up the mountain until you reach the lake. The first 2 miles or so are very pleasant walk through the woods until you reach the last portion which is essentially straight up the mountain side.  This portion of the trail can be very slippery...

Terminal Geyser & Boiling Springs Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Chester, California.

The caribou lakes loop is very laid back, making it a great start for first time backpackers and kids. Word of caution: in the summer the mosquitos are plenty, I'd recommend this loop for the fall. From the parking lot there is a visible sign pointing you in the direction of the trailhead near Ca...

Cypress Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chester, California.

Blue Lake via Spencer Meadows Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mill Creek, California.

Kings Creek Falls, Bench Lake, and Sifford Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.

Kings Creek Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Old Station, California.

King Creek Falls and Bench Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Station, California.