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Flume Gorge

Old towns ·Lincoln
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#2Things to do in Lincoln New HampshireMost reviewed in LincolnTravelers' Choice 2025
  • Visit: 90 min
  • Ideal for kids
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Flume Gorge is an 800-foot natural granite gorge beneath Mount Liberty in Franconia Notch State Park, Lincoln.

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Why go

  • Granite walls rise 70 to 90 feet, just 12 to 20 feet apart.

Walking route

  • 90 min on footFlume Trail loopSelf-guided two-mile loop with uphill walking and stairs, starting and ending at the check-in booths in front of the Flume Building.

Don't miss

  • Avalanche FallsA 45-foot waterfall.At the top of the gorge.
  • Flume Covered BridgeThe trail crosses the Pemigewasset River on this covered bridge.
  • Table RockThe trail follows Flume Brook past Table Rock.
  • The PoolA 40-foot-deep basin.Below Sentinel Pine Bridge.
  • Wolf DenA narrow, one-way passage requiring crawling and squeezing through rocks.Along the Flume Trail.

Hidden gems nearby

  • Liberty GorgeA cascading mountain stream reached by a turnoff on Ridge Path.

Tips for your visit

  • Reserve tickets through the park’s online reservation page.
  • Book parking entry through the park’s parking-fees page.
  • The Short Trail/Rim Path is closed, so the full loop is required.
  • Pets are not allowed in the Flume Gorge.
  • Boardwalk removal closes the gorge to hikers in the off-season.
  • For inquiries, call 603-745-8391.

Best time to visit

  • The gorge is open for walking from May 10 to October 20.
  • The listed visiting hours are daily from 09:00 to 17:30.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 150 feet

    The Pool is 150 feet across, with surrounding cliffs 130 feet high.

    NH State Parks - Flume Gorge
  2. 300 tons

    Glacial erratics in the area include boulders weighing more than 300 tons.

    NH State Parks - Flume Gorge

  3. Frost and Flume Brook continue to reshape the gorge.

    NH State Parks - Flume Gorge

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History

  1. Jurassic PeriodConway granite formed from molten rock nearly 200 million years ago.
  2. About 14,000 years agoThe Pool basin formed at the end of the Ice Age.
  3. 1808Aunt Jess Guernsey discovered the Flume while fishing.
  4. 1883A June storm swept away the boulder that had hung between the gorge walls and formed Avalanche Falls.
  5. 1886The Flume Covered Bridge was built across the Pemigewasset River and has since been restored several times.

How to get there

  • BusThe park’s bus pass program is available for school and youth groups.

Sources: Flume Gorge - Wikipedia · Lincoln (New Hampshire) - Wikivoyage (see) · NH State Parks - Flume Gorge · Flume Gorge: booking (its own site) · Flume Gorge: booking (its own site) · checked 13 Oct 2026

Where
852 Daniel Webster Highway, NH, Lincoln

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Questions and answers

Where is Flume Gorge?

852 Daniel Webster Highway, Lincoln, on Route 3.

What facilities are available at Flume Gorge?

An information center, cafeteria and gift shop.

What is available for school and youth groups at Flume Gorge?

The park offers a bus pass program for school and youth groups.

How can I contact Flume Gorge?

Call 6037458391.

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