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The Adirondack mountain range has too many amazing features to count, but there is one canyon that is quite hard to ignore.

This geological marvel is also known as the Ausable Chasm. People come from all over to explore the massive chasm. A river flows through the channel, which slowly degraded the land over millions of years, into what people enjoy so much now.

Guided tours of the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks are available in many forms. River tours are the most popular, where you can float down the calm waters on a raft, boat, canoe, or kayak to see all the amazing rock formations from the very bottom of the chasm. There are also adventure trails and plenty of spots for climbing.

Amateurs and professionals alike love to climb up the tall cliffs of the chasm. They also offer lantern tours to explore the wonderful views at dusk and winter tours when the waters freeze. The Ausable Chasm is about 2 hours and 20 minutes from Albany.

2144 Route 9, Ausable Chasm, NY 12911, Phone: 518-834-7454

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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