Jun 19-21 Lake Placid & Ausable Chasm $329 (2 Nights + Transport)

LAKE PLACID
A charming Adirondack village and the capital of winter sports in the East
Lake Placid is one of the most established and enjoyable winter playgrounds in the United States, with a walkable downtown where you’re never far from nature. Home to two Winter Olympics games in 1932 and 1980—which included the dramatic U.S. hockey victory over the Soviet Union, known as “The Miracle on Ice”—this alpine village remains a magnet for world-class athletes today.
An enchanting place any time of year, Lake Placid also shines in spring, summer, and autumn, with scenic hiking, Main Street shopping and dining, brilliant fall foliage, and easy access to the breathtaking, unspoiled beauty of Adirondack Park—6.1 million acres of trails, rivers, streams, wildlife habitat, and more. More on https://www.iloveny.com/places-to-go/adirondacks/city-guide-lake-placid/

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). 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. More on https://www.ausablechasm.com/

H IGH FALLS GORGE
High Falls Gorge is a 22-acre, privately owned nature park. Since the1890's, we provided safe trail access for all ages to an otherwise inaccessible narrow granite walled gorge with four spectacular waterfalls. Today sturdy steel bridges, walkways, and groomed walking trails replaced the rugged wood footbridges and beaten paths written about in The Plattsburgh Sentinel, dating back to July 28, 1899. Our rich history and beautiful views make us a true gem of the Adirondacks. More on https://highfallsgorge.com/

LODGING
We will be staying in a Victorian home near Ausable Chasm, 8 bedrooms, 10 beds (4 King bed, 2 queen beds, 4 double beds), 2.5 baths, a dedicated workspace, a fully stocked kitchen, a large dining area & 3 living rooms. We will max out at 14 people. The house is 20 minutes to Ausable Chasm, 50 minutes drive to Whiteface Mountain and 60 minutes to Lake Placid.
Features: Large covered porch, spacious yard, outdoor furniture, BBQ grill, grand piano, free WiFi, paid washer, paid dryer, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer.
Essential Provided: Shampoo, conditions, towels, bed sheets, soap and toilet paper

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE
Depart Date: Shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.
Depart 6:00 AM from Queens (NEW): (Northeast Corner of 39th Ave & College Point Blvd) 133-03 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (1/2 block from Asian Jewels)
Depart 6:40 AM from NYC: (Starbucks: Southwest Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave) 593 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.
Depart 7:20 AM from NJ: (NJ Transit Ramsey Route 17) 1 Spring St, Ramsey, NJ 07446 (Map) $4 to $5 daily parking at the station's park lot. Meet at the big open space facing the garage entrance.
Return Date/Time: Depart on Sunday after lunch around 3:30 PM and expect to arrive at NJ at 8:30 PM, NYC at 9:15 PM & Queens at 10:00 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)
DAY 1 — Friday 6/19/26
NYC → Lake Placid → High Falls Gorge → Whiteface Mountain
6:40 AM — Depart NYC
Drive: 5 hr 15 min with one quick stop
Arrival Lake Placid: ~12:00 PM
12:00 PM — Quick Lunch in Lake Placid
Fast, reliable options:

• Big Mountain Deli: https://www.bigmountaindeli.com
• The Good Bite Kitchen: https://www.goodbitekitchen.com
• Lisa G’s: https://www.lisags.com

1:15 PM – 2:30 PM — High Falls Gorge ($20 Extra)
Official site: https://www.highfallsgorge.com

• 45–75 minutes
• Easy boardwalks, great warm‑up
• Very photogenic waterfalls

2:45 PM – 5:00 PM — Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway ($5 Entrance fee)
Official site: https://whiteface.com/mountain/veterans-memorial-highway

• Drive to summit
• Walk the summit stairs/tunnel
• Allow 2–2.5 hours

5:30 PM — Explore Lake Placid Village
Walk Mirror Lake 2.8 miles, grab coffee, relax.
7:00 PM — Dinner + Check-in

• Smoke Signals: https://smokesignalsq.com
• The Pickled Pig: https://www.thepickledpiglp.com
• Top of the Park: https://topoftheparkny.com

DAY 2 — Saturday 6/20/26
HIKE OPTION #1 (Morning): Bear Den Mountain
Trailhead: Whiteface Ski Area
Info: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/bear-den

• Distance: 4 miles RT
• Elevation: ~1,300 ft
• Time: 2.5–3 hours
• Great views of Whiteface
• Moderate, steady climb

Schedule:
8:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Alternatively, we can hike Cascade Mountain, challenging, 4.4 miles, 1886 ft elevation gain, ~3.5 hours, with rewarding views.
Or [Indian Head and Rainbow Falls](https://Indian Head and Rainbow Falls "https://Indian Head and Rainbow Falls"), challenging, 10.9 miles, 1978 ft elevation gain, ~6 hours, with waterfalls & great views.
11:45 AM — Lunch in Lake Placid

• Big Slide Brewery: https://www.bigslidebrewery.com
• The Cottage: https://www.mirrorlakeinn.com/dining/the-cottage

OPTIONAL HIKE #2 (Afternoon): Cobble Hill
Trailhead: Gillespie Drive, Wilmington
Info: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/cobble-hill

• Distance: 1.5 miles RT
• Elevation: ~462 ft
• Time: 1–1.5 hours
• Huge panoramic views of Whiteface, Wilmington Notch
• Very high reward for moderate effort
• Perfect second hike after Bear Den

Schedule:
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
3:15 PM – 5:30 PM — Light Afternoon Activity
Choose one:

• Olympic Ski Jumping Complex: https://lakeplacidolympicsites.com
• Mirror Lake paddle rentals: https://www.stregislakeplacid.com/lake-placid-activities
• Olympic Center Museum: https://lakeplacidolympicsites.com/venues/olympic-center

6:00 PM — Dinner + Evening Stroll
Relax in the village, grab dessert at Emma’s Creamery.

DAY 3 — Sunday 6/21/26
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM — Ausable Chasm ($74.95 Extra)
Official site: https://www.ausablechasm.com
Recommended route:

• The Premium Package, which includes Adventure Trail via ferrata, Walk the scenic Inner Sanctum trail, and River Float Tour via raft or tube.Time: 3.5–4.5 hours

1:30 PM — Lunch Near Ausable Chasm

• Tail O’ the Pup: https://www.tailofthepupbbq.com
• Rulf’s Orchard: https://www.rulfsorchard.com
• Ausable Brewing Co.: https://www.ausablebrewing.com

3:00 PM — Depart for NYC
Drive: 5 hr 15 min
8:30 PM — Expected Arrival NYC

COST (LODGING & TRANSPORTATION)
Early Birds: $329 per person for first 7 spots or before 6/5 whichever comes first. Regular: $359 per person afterward. Upgrading from shared queen bed to own double bed is $30 extra. Upgrading from share queen bed to own queen bed room is $150 extra.
Cost Included in the Trip: 2 nights shared accommodation (sharing a queen bed) at a big vacation house near in Ausable Chasm. Round trip transportation from NYC area & tolls, daily transportation between the house & activity destinations, & parking fee if any. $10 tips for the van driver is required & will be collected on the returning trip.
Cost Not Included in the Trip: * SUP and/or Kayak bike rental; *Boat ride, Cliffside Coaster, admission fee to High Falls Gorge, and admission fee to Ausable Chasm ; * Meals, snacks & drinks; * Museum admission fees;

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REFUND POLICY
* Full refund minus $50 processing fee if cancelled 14 days in advance
* 50% refund if cancelled 7 days in advance
* No refund for cancellation or no show within 7 days; however, spots can be transferred to your friends with $50 processing fee.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
To protect your trip, consider buying travel insurance, around 5% to 7% of total cost, and you can get reimbursed 75% to 100% of the cost for any reason for cancellation or trip interruption. https://www.travelinsured.com/

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