Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort
2559 Main Street
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(800) 582-5540
(518) 523-3353
Ausable Chasm
The Ausable Chasm is the oldest and largest natural attraction in the
Adirondacks and the oldest natural attraction in the
USA (est. 1870)! Over 10 million visitors have explored Ausable Chasm. The amazing sights of the chasm will take your breath away. Enjoy walking along our towering cliff walks in the midst of a primeval forest that peers into the chasm from many scenic overlooks and vistas. Descend 150 feet into the depths of the chasm to walk along our famous Inner Sanctum trail that has amazed guests for 138 years! Sturdy walkways, bridges and stairs make this adventure possible - a unique experience that is not to be missed! While inside the chasm, ride the legendary
AusableRiver with your family in a river raft or choose an inner tube for a one-of-a-kind adventure. You can walk up to 3 miles with a minimum of 1mile; you can go rafting or tubing down the “Grand Flume past the Broken Needle and cruise through the rapids of
WhirlpoolBasin). If you want to see the chasm at night there is a “Lantern Tour” which is the only guided tour. The tour starts at dusk; you enter at the chasm rim and descend down 150 feet and walk along the gushing
AusableRiver.
The Golden Arrow is a scenic & beautiful 45 mile drive from the Chasm. Just stop at the front desk and we will be happy to assist you with easy directions.