The Ellenville Fault Ice Caves is the largest known open fault in the United States with corresponding ice caves. As a result of the cool microclimate, ice is present throughout the year and more northern plants such as black spruce, hemlock, mountain ash, and creeping snowberry, and bryophytes such as isopterygium distichaceum are able to survive. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in November 1967.
There are hiking trails to the ice caves which are open in the summer, but a permit is required to visit the area.
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