Jacob's Ladder Trail (Route 20)
Visitor Services
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Accessibility In Chester there is an accessible trail in Boulder Park with a grade that allows wheelchairs and a surface that is... [more] |
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Bicycles are accommodated by paved shoulders along each side of the byway. While shoulders also can accommodate pedestrians, there... [more] |
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Camping At the Chester Railroad Depot and Museum, visitors can picnic on the grounds and arrange to camp overnight in an antique wooden caboose during the season. |
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Food There are restaurants in Lee and Chester. |
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Gasoline Gasoline is available. |
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Information There is no byway visitor or welcome center as such. However, the Lee Chamber of Commerce operates a visitor information center on the... [more] |
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Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway. |
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Restrooms The town halls in all five towns along the byway have accessible toilets. |
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Retail There are places to shop along this byway. |
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Special Considerations
Two-wheel-drive passenger vehicles are accommodated along the entire route. The entire route is paved.
Restrictions
There are no vehicle weight restrictions on the byway.
Seasons
- Best Time to Drive
From June to November, travelers see the forests in full bloom either in green or in fall colors.
- High Season
Visitors are not likely to encounter crowds or extra traffic in any particular season.
Road Conditions
- To find up to date information about the road conditions along Jacob's Ladder Trail (Route 20), please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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