Ausable Chasm
Explore unique adventures at Ausable Chasm, an unparalleled destination in the Adirondacks. Immerse yourself in a journey through time at one of the United States’ oldest natural attractions (established in 1870).
The Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks
Hike, float, or climb amidst the primeval Adirondack forest, encountering captivating landmarks such as Rainbow Falls, Elephant’s Head, Column Rock, Hyde’s Cave, and the serene Mystic Gorge. Delve hundreds of feet below to traverse natural stone walkways, marveling at the eons of geologic history etched in stone. Visit Ausable Chasm for an extraordinary experience unlike any other in the Adirondacks.
Just after the last Ice Age (Pleistocene) and 15,000+ years in the making…there was a chasm.
22 years before the Adirondack Park was established (1892)… 62 years before the first Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid (1932)… 110 years before the Winter Olympic Games returned when many witnessed the Miracle on Ice (1980)… and just five years after the end of the American Civil War, Ausable opened as one of the nations first organized tourist attractions.
Since 1870, Ausable Chasm has thrilled and amazed all who have come to explore. More than 11 million visitors have witnessed what mother nature has provided: a uniquely-carved, vertical-walled canyon composed of 500 million year old rock (Potsdam sandstone).
2144 US-9, Ausable Chasm, New York 12911
(518) 834-7454
