One of the most amazing places in the Whites. Been there many times, oddly enough mostly when I lived in MA. Only once since moving to NH because I'd walked it so many times already.

I've never taken a ride on an old logging flume ride though, NO FLIPPIN' WAY! That's just crazy town sh!t! But a walk through this natural flume is wonderful!

Flume Gorge is a natural, 800-foot-long granite gorge in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire, featuring 70-90 foot walls, waterfalls, covered bridges, and glacial pools, accessible via a 2-mile loop trail with boardwalks and stairs.

Discovered in 1808, it's a popular attraction in the White Mountains, requiring advance online reservations for timed entry to manage crowds.

The trail includes uphill walking and is not handicap accessible, but offers stunning scenery and a unique experience walking through the narrow chasm.

Key Features

Geology: Formed from Conway granite, with basalt dikes that eroded faster, creating the gorge.

Trail: A 2-mile, one-way loop with boardwalks, stairs, and gravel paths, taking about 1.5 hours.

Highlights: Avalanche Falls, Flume Covered Bridge, Sentinel Pine Covered Bridge, Wolf's Den (a tight path through boulders), and glacial boulders.

Experience: A noticeable drop in temperature inside the gorge, with lush moss and ferns.

Visitor Information

Location: Franconia Notch State Park, near Lincoln, NH.

Tickets: Required and should be purchased online in advance for a specific arrival time.

Amenities: Visitor center with restrooms, gift shop, and cafeteria (accessible before the trail).

Pets: Not permitted.