Flume Gorge
Flume Gorge
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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This 800-foot-long gorge with towering granite walls is at the base of Mount Liberty. You can explore the gorge on a short two-mile hike—it has a lot of uphill sections and stairs, so wear a good pair of shoes. While you're there, check out the Flume Covered Bridge (across the scenic Pemigewasset River) and Table Rock (an open granite rock face), too. Visit during fall for beautiful orange hues, or during summer and early spring for stronger water flows. The narrow gorge can get busy, so get there early in the day for fewer crowds. Reservations are required—book online in advance to secure your slot. – Tripadvisor
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- Nico Samneil Sy SaladoNewport, Vermont1,949 contributionsFlume gorgeReally a geriatric and family friendly hiking area to enjoy the gorge. They give you a leaflet of instruction upon entering. Onsite ticket purchase has an additional $3 fee and tickets are limited i guess to 300 per day. Parking space is way too ample. If you enjoy the view and have picture and video taken you then it would take you around 2 hrs to finish but if not then about an hour and 15 for moderate pace.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 21, 2023
- Cindy SAshland, Ohio17 contributionsNot to be missed if you enjoy hiking and picturesque viewsPurchased tickets online in advance-easy and reasonably priced. Fantastic even in the rain! Some stair climbing and incline walking. Wonderful gift shop and food court with reasonable prices. Quite memorable.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 23, 2023
- Chloe ThomasRussell Springs, Kentucky1,582 contributionsAn Abundance of Waterfalls!Looking to see an abundance of waterfalls and lovely scenic views? Make sure to hit up the Flume Gorge while in the are. You won’t regret it! We spent around 2 hours here but if desired, one could enjoy it for at least a half day. Steep steps and narrow walkways are included on the trail, so beware if that is something that strikes you away. Lovely. Can’t wait to go back one day!Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 3, 2023
- Stefan GWashington DC, District of Columbia1,078 contributionsBeautiful, but can be over-crowdedPleasant trek through the woods and through the 'flume', where you hike along a river and a number of waterfalls (ok, not really hiking, more like walking along a maintain trail, replete with wooden stairs where needed). Plenty of spots for great photos. Saw people of all ages do the walk. Hiking boots not necessary. Many people in regular shoes or tennis shoes. I went during peak fall foliage season so the place was PACKED. You had to have reserve tickets. Tickets at the door were sold out when I arrived, so on the spot I reserved tickets for the next day and came back. Reservations are based on time slots. Note that parking, while there is a decent amount available, gets full quick. Many cars were circling the lots waiting for a spot to open. When I came early the next day I had no problem finding a spot. Small museum, gift shop, toilets, and place to grab snacks all available on site.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 25, 2023
- AshleyBelleville, Illinois210 contributionsGorgeousGorgeous area. Loved the whole area. Extremely busy and lots of people stopping to take constant selfies. The hike is extremely easy unless you cannot do stairs at all. Honestly wouldn't really consider it a hike because it's so easy. More of a walking trail. But beautiful nonetheless.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 26, 2024
- patriot the penguin293 contributionsThe Flume GorgeFirst off. You have to make an appointment to get in Show up at your designated time. There are parks for walking and hiking And to the flume gorge. We go to the flume gorge every year. Usually we go mid May and it's slow but this year we went memorial day weekend on a Sunday noon time. It was busy. The views are absolutely BEAUTIFUL BREATHTAKINGVisited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 27, 2024
- drwatson32Shawnee, Oklahoma1,512 contributionsFun hikeWe enjoyed our trek through the Flume. For those concerned, the path includes uphill and downhill slopes as well as areas with lots of stairs. We took our time to take pictures and enjoy the scenery, so our walk lasted nearly two hours. The gift shop has cute items. The maple syrup seems very reasonably priced. Also, ask about the kids scavenger hunt!Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 29, 2024
- Janet OOverland Park, Kansas8 contributionsFlume Gorge NH State ParkFlume Gorge NH State Park was beautiful. It took about 1.5 hours to hike up the gorge and back. Since it was May, the water falls were full. We had a great time! The $19/person entry fee was high and may turn away visitors.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 2, 2024
- bucky5x5 .Orlando, Florida28 contributionsAwe inspiringWe went on a Monday early not to busy ended up doing the whole gorge alone, few people along the way. It was truly amazing and so worth the 18.00. The entire hike has lots of beautiful stops along the way. It took us 2 hours for the whole loop trail and took about 80 stunning photos.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 3, 2024
- Randy MSpringfield, Virginia116 contributionsBeatiful Views!!!We can't say enough about what an amazing experience Flume Gorge was! It was a stunning hike with beautiful views of the gorge and waterfalls. The rocks, water and trees made for a breathtaking tableau. You really don't want to miss out on this!Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 21, 2024
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East Bridgewater, MA60 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Even with 2pm reservations there were way too many people for our comfort level. Some were smoking on the trail! Large groups were not wearing their masks and we had to stop to let them pass and then wait so we wouldn’t catch up to them. Then we were in gift shop and same group showed up...no masks even though there were signs to wear them while in the building. My son and I mentioned mask policy to staff and they said “ we can recommend them to wear masks but can’t make them. “. I left gift shop and daughter in law bought something quickly and left as well!
Had I known it would be so crowded we never would have gone. People not following Covid guidelines ruined what should’ve been a nice trip on a hot day!
There were no rangers or staff anywhere on trail to ensure our safety when according to Gov. Sununu had just put enforcement in hands of organizations. I guess they didn’t get that memo!
Won’t be back til Covid gone! And we’ve been visiting flume gorge since I was a kid.
Had I known it would be so crowded we never would have gone. People not following Covid guidelines ruined what should’ve been a nice trip on a hot day!
There were no rangers or staff anywhere on trail to ensure our safety when according to Gov. Sununu had just put enforcement in hands of organizations. I guess they didn’t get that memo!
Won’t be back til Covid gone! And we’ve been visiting flume gorge since I was a kid.
Written August 13, 2020
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Sarmin
Connecticut1,587 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Loved the gorge, it’s beautiful. The hike is moderate for an active person who walks 30 minutes 5 times a week. The fee is $16. The whole trip took one & half hour with several stops for photos. We followed the hiking trail to the gorge & also have seen covered bridges, falls & pool. A comfortable sneaker is a must. The trail is well marked, i loved the hike, would do it again. On the way back you can access the cafe, rest room & gift shop. Because of the pandemic gift shop access is restricted & allows a certain number of people at a time, cannot touch products that you won’t buy. I wish they made the price visible for all products. The cafe has limited snacks and those are well enough for a hungry hiker. The overall experience was good.
Written August 7, 2020
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Stendel
Eastpointe, MI401 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Beautiful hike thru nature. It is a hike uphill at times with 152 stairs but it is so worth it. Beautiful well maintained trails, waterfalls, foliage, and covered bridges. Nature at its best. The park rangers are very informative and helpful. The price is $18.00 for adults, $16.00 for 6 to 12, and under 5 free. Well worth the price. There are restrooms, a gift shop, and food available as well.
Written August 28, 2021
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Jake23
New Jersey6,846 contributions
Jul 2020
Flume Gorge is a short and beautiful hike. During Covid you need a timed ticket. 200 hikers are allowed in each hour. The hike is not hard, and takes about 60-90 minutes. There are two covered bridges along the way. The only downside in my opinion was you see the gorge within the first park of the hike and it’s mainly just walking in the woods from there.
Written July 26, 2020
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Gafilpoo
Bluffton, OH483 contributions
Oct 2021
The Flume Gorge is a must see for anyone traveling through this area. You'll need reservations during peak times because they limited the number of people in this area of Franconia Notch State Park. Check out the pictures - gotta stop!
Written October 17, 2021
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Vivianne M
Newington, CT3 contributions
Jul 2020
An awesome natural family attraction. Every year our family hikes Flume Gorge for its breath taking views. This year a reservation was required which we really liked. Having to make a reservation online controlled how many people were allowed on the trail at any given time which provided us access to all the view points along the trail without the overcrowding.
Written July 22, 2020
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Brendan S
Arlington, VA2,151 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
The Flume Gorge is a 2+ mile hike in Franconia Notch. It’s an easy hike along graded gravel trails and boardwalks. There is a $20 ticket fee, which is steep for a hike at a state park. But the Gorge is amazing and beautiful - a narrow channel of waterfalls and rapids between sheer cliff walls. There are also two covered bridges along the route and several other waterfall features and mountain and gorge overlooks.
Written May 29, 2022
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Marcia B
Lebanon, NH91 contributions
Sep 2020
This spot is well worth the 2 mile hike there and back. It is a climb but there are benches strategically placed where you can rest. We took our time mainly because even though entry is by reservation only to control the numbers of people, we felt the need to pause to let those moving faster go by. Social distancing was a must.
Written September 13, 2020
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James C
57 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
The main attractions that are uniquely New Hampshire are outdoors, and the main outdoor attraction is the Flume Gorge. So if anything in New Hampshire gets 5 stars it has to be Flume Gorge, and Franconia Notch.
This is about a two-and-a-half mile hike so you do have to be in reasonable shape to enjoy it. The trail is very well marked and laid out, you would have to try really hard to miss anything. The waterfall features, rock walls, and boulders are nice to look at and the footing is great.
One drawback is that it is a fair weather activity and the signage indicates that online reservations are perferred. Also the $21 admission price is a bit steep, though it appears everything has gotten more expensive and pickier about anyone who just 'drops in.' For those of us who can remember being able to wake up on a nice day, go to the Flume on a whim and pay $5, it's a bit of a shock.
Also the Food Court is certainly not giving any of the local eateries any serious competition. The food is tasteless and unnutritious .
This is about a two-and-a-half mile hike so you do have to be in reasonable shape to enjoy it. The trail is very well marked and laid out, you would have to try really hard to miss anything. The waterfall features, rock walls, and boulders are nice to look at and the footing is great.
One drawback is that it is a fair weather activity and the signage indicates that online reservations are perferred. Also the $21 admission price is a bit steep, though it appears everything has gotten more expensive and pickier about anyone who just 'drops in.' For those of us who can remember being able to wake up on a nice day, go to the Flume on a whim and pay $5, it's a bit of a shock.
Also the Food Court is certainly not giving any of the local eateries any serious competition. The food is tasteless and unnutritious .
Written August 10, 2024
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shabaron
Rockville, MD151 contributions
Oct 2020
This spot is beautiful with plenty of photo-graph opportunities especially in the fall. However, the state has made the process of getting a ticket (which must be done in advance) a royal pain that almost caused us to skip this site. Once there, there are several tickets takers in secure booths which begs the question of why you have to buy tickets on line. We bought our on line in the parking lot 15 minutes before the assigned time. It took 5 attempts before we were successful at getting our tickets.
Written October 22, 2020
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To visit the red covered bridge, I think it's called the Flume bridge, do you have to pay for the trail to get access to it??
Written September 15, 2024
Hi,
Is the hike stroller friendly?
Thanks
Written August 7, 2024
Hi. Planning to visit with kids 10 and 6. Is Flume Gorge more kid friendly as compared to Lost River Gorge. Which might be better to do
Written June 26, 2022
Do you know if you are able to purchase tickets for the flume when you arrive there?
Written September 21, 2021
Yes you can. However, they advise buying them ahead of time so you can reserve your time slot. We were able to use ours a day early because the Flume Gorge was not busy and we were trying to avoid the rain which was forecast for the day of our actual reservation. Use the web site..very user friendly. The short return trail from the Gorge is closed so you need to plan on the full hike about 2 miles. Lots to see so its a great hike.
Written September 21, 2021
Can I visit here in April? Do I have to make a reservation to get in or is this considered off season?
Written April 9, 2021
Hi
Please check this
It will open May 7 and following is the off season policy
This park is always open for recreation unless otherwise posted. During off hours and the off-season the park is typically not staffed, comfort stations are not available and gates may be closed. The off-season poses unique risks inherent when participating in outdoor recreational activities. Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park lands.
Its available on website as well but somehow its not letting me providing that link. You can google (nhstatepark)
Thanks
Written April 10, 2021
Can you only visit during the summer? I am confused as to why an outdoor state park says it is not open until May. Can we just go and walk the trail?
Written March 6, 2021
Do you have to reservations online tickets ahead of time to visit Flume Gorge? Do they have place to park car?
Written July 26, 2020
Yes you must reserve and pay online then show your pass to rangers as you go in. There is a big parking lot.
Written July 26, 2020
Do you have to have your tickets printed or can you show your ticket from your phone when you get there
Written May 21, 2020
I was able to show them from my phone, and they can also look them up by your name. I didn’t have great cell service, so I would recommend saving them to your camera roll rather than just in your email so that they’re easier to pull up offline.
Written October 2, 2020
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