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Gorge · Lincoln, New Hampshire
Flume Gorge
A granite gorge of about 240 meters at the base of Mount Liberty, with cliffs up to 27 meters high, crossed by wooden walkways beside the water, inside Franconia Notch State Park.
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About Flume Gorge
Flume Gorge was discovered in 1808 by Jess Guernsey, a 93-year-old local woman who fished in the area. It is a natural fissure about 240 meters long at the base of Mount Liberty, with granite walls 21 to 27 meters high and only 4 to 6 meters wide. Mosses and ferns coat the damp walls.
The gorge formed when a dike of volcanic rock, weaker than the surrounding granite, was worn away by water and ice. Flume Brook runs along the floor, and a wooden boardwalk attached to the walls takes visitors from one end to the other, up to Avalanche Falls above.
The full loop, about 3 km, starts at the visitor center, passes a covered wooden bridge and Table Rock (a granite slab where water flows), climbs through the gorge and returns through the forest, passing the natural pool called The Pool and bridges over the river.
The gorge is open from early May to late October with timed-entry tickets. In winter the trail is closed because of ice.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour and a half to two hours for the full loop.
Best time
Right at opening, before the groups arrive, and after rains, when the waterfall is usually fuller. In autumn the surrounding woods change color and it gets very busy.
How to get there
The visitor center is at exit 34A off I-93, about 8 km from Lincoln. A car is required. Admission is paid, with timed reservations recommended in the busiest months; check the current fee schedule.
Tip
Reserve a time online on summer and fall weekends. The trail has stairs and steep sections; wear sturdy footwear.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Flume Gorge
Do you need a reservation to visit Flume Gorge?
Entry is by timed ticket, and advance reservations are recommended in busy months when time slots sell out.
How long does the Flume Gorge loop take?
About 3 km, which takes roughly 1.5 to 2 hours, with stairs and wooden walkways.
When does Flume Gorge open?
From early May through the end of October. In winter it is closed because of ice.