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  Clinton 
County offers a variety of hiking opportunities to suit your level of ability 
  Please scroll down the list to find your trail.  
 |   Ausable Chasm:   A spectacular 
experience for anyone. Descending into the gorge, you will be walking parallel 
to the boat tour down the river. The towering walls, and racing water are well 
worth the admissions fee.Located: just outside of Keeseville  |  
Lyon Mountain:   This difficult climb is well worth the work, when you 
reach the summit. Spectacular views of Canada, the Adirondacks, and the Green 
Mountains of Vermont.Located: Located just west of Chazy Lake. |   
  Ausable Marsh:  A bird lovers paradise, 
accessible by foot, or canoe, this marsh offers some of the best bird watching 
around..Located: Off of Rt. 9, just N. of Ausable Chasm. |  
Point Au Roche State Park:   This easy walk, affords you breathtaking 
views of Lake Champlain. This is an eight mile trail network.Located: Just 
north of Plattsburgh. |     Catamount: 
 This trail starts relatively easy, but as you reach the final approach 
to the summit, rock climbing skills are definitely needed. From this point on, 
you climb over windswept rocks to the summit. The views are spectacular, but this 
can be a difficult climb , and not for the casual hiker, or someone in a hurry.Located: 
above Taylor Pond, in Southwestern Clinton County.. |  Silver 
Lake Mountain:   DEC marked trail starts on Silver Lake Rd. This is an 
easy climb, that can be completed in 1 to 1 1/2 hours round trip, even at a relaxed 
pace. The views from the top are of Mud Pond, Taylor Pond, and Catamount. Located: 
near Ausable Forks, in southwestern Clinton County  |    
 Flat Rock Gulf:   An easy walk, with an incredible view 
at the end, a 100 ft. drop down to a glacial pond.Located: Just north of Plattsburgh. |  
Valcour Island:   Historic Island, with ca.1874 lighthouse. Many beautiful 
views. Located: Just south of Plattsburgh  |     
Lewis Preserve:   This leisurely walk, takes you past abandoned farm 
fields, and past some civil war era charcoal kilns.Located: Just north of Dannemora. |     
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