The Flume Gorge

Beautiful hike! We visited the area recently and I thought the admission fee was very reasonable for the experience. The 2 mile hike is unbelievably beautiful.

Excellent spot for a family trip. Fun walk with great views. $ 16 per adult, but if you take your time to enjoy the scenery, it is well worth it.

Let me first start by saying, I am in no way shape or form a hiker, runner or exercise lover. This was one of my favorite «hiking» adventures ever! I recommend this to everyone and I can not wait to go back. The pictures don’t do it justice. The sound of the water crashing against the rocks, tricking down the side of the mountain, the birds chirping, the leaves in the wind, I could go on for days! I hope to return in the near future again. It took us about two hours, however we stopped for water breaks, to let other more experienced hikers by, to take pictures, chase a butterfly, etc. so it took us longer. Please go! You deserve to experience this in your life.

It is pricey but was a lovely walk and a spectacular sight. Once you walk the suspended way and realize what it takes to maintain it, the entry fee does not seem so steep. It was all a very nice morning.

Excellent summer day hike destination!
Is beautiful in the winter, but maybe ideal for beginners as the ice can get tricky.

Absolutely stunning! All uphill though, so plan on getting your workout in! Took about w.5 hours to complete! We purchased the discovery pass which allowed us to also do the Cannon Mountain tram, which in our opinion was Definitely worth it. The ride was really fun and the views amazing

The Flume Gorge is a beautiful attraction but over the years its beauty has been tarnished by the excessive ugly signage all over the place. All these police action «Must Have Ticket» and «Must Pay Must Pay» bad taste signs on all the trails. What an bad way to get away from it all and be in nature and have to see litter all over the place + plus threatening signs everywhere. It is a state park and not a state prison.

A gorgeous place to spend a wonderful afternoon. The hiking is great and the natural beauty is awesome. I like to bring out of state friends here for a visit and they are always impressed.

+ easy parking stop on both sides of the bridge so you can get out and enjoy the view for a quick second without becoming road kill!
+ pretty close (15−20min drive) to Harpoon brewery and Path of Life park for more exploring
+ great view of nature… although not for the faint of heart
drove here on a whim because I was near Hanover and although the regular hiking paths were closed due to the winter season, the gorge can be easily seen near the bridge with parking right next to the bridge or at the visitor’s center a few mins away. It’s a good little stop to take to see some of mother nature’s greatest work. Maybe not so smart for those with a fear of heights… o_​o

First let me start by saying this is an Amazing place that deserves a 5 star rating, The reason I gave it only a four is that it is unreasonably expensive (16 $ US for an adult ???) compared to other parks in Canada and the US (as the same caliber of even bigger).
Now why do I think its a 5? Since its a nature packed trail for the entire family ! If you dont like to walk too much but want to see the highlight there is a bus shuttle every 10 min and you dont need to walk that much, if you are into walking you have a beautiful 2 – 3 hours trail and of course you can combine bus+walk. The trail is mostly shaded so perfect even in hot days and the views are just breath taking from scenic view points to walking on a wooden bridge in side a gorge, walking on wooden bridges across a river, waterfalls, forest, rock formations a taste of everything. We did the trail with our 3 year old son and he just loved it. If only it was not that expensive.

Beautiful! Definitely pricey though, while it does need to be maintained you are essentially paying to hike…
It requires some physical exertion and would not be best for very young children.
Definitely worth the stop if you are visiting the area.

History lessons with Steffasaurus: The Flume is a natural gorge in Lincoln, New Hampshire. It’s over 800 feet in length, and the walls reach upwards to 90 feet. There’s a two mile loop from the Visitor’s Center that brings you along river beds, waterfalls, rocky cliff sides, enormous trees, and more. Apparently The Flume was discovered in the early 1800’s by a woman named Jess Guernsey when she stumbled upon it while fishing.
My father had apparently visited this spot thirty years back with my mom and her parents. He was so excited to show it to me, but I really didn’t know what to expect. I’m actually delighted that he couldn’t remember enough details for me to look it up online before going to see it… because it’s just so much more beautiful — AND BIG! — then pictures can explain. It felt like I was at the bottom of a big canyon, looking up into hundreds of shades of green hues adorning centuries and centuries of natural change.
Entrance is about $ 16, which is a little steep, but there’s no doubt in my mind that the money is being used for the right reasons: the park is in pristine shape. Clean, safe, and apparently — in the past three decades years — much to my dad’s risk taking chagrin, it’s had a serious upgrade from rickety, death-​defying ladder bridges to overwhelmingly safe wooden ones allowing those of all ages and mobility the opportunity to walk up the flume alongside the wet rock. There are so many spots to enjoy including caves (my father’s naughty behavior caused small children to want to copy him, crawl into the cave, and growl at passerby’s like bears), a picture worthy stop against rocks called The Cathedral, labeled flora («bunchberries» I thought were «bRunchberries», wild blueberries, and all sorts of other very cool moss, lichen, and plants), and absolutely stunning waterfalls.
Seriously: this place is nature at it’s breathtaking finest. What a wonderful way to spend a day in the summer (my guess is that it’s equally stunning in autumn, too)!
I know that this is a weird comparison, but I liked this place the same way I liked Stonehenge. Did it feel touristy? Sure. Were there a lot of people? Sure. But did it feel «bigger than me»? Yes, and it’s nice to remember the world is a very big, very old place sometimes. This spot was memorable, and now I can see why my dad so wanted to take me here!

Nice option for those who want to see some nature, but don’t want to hike in the woods. There are several sets stairs — very wet stairs — that are not optional.
Nice to do once, but afterward I was still longing to hit a trail. You don’t have to spend money at the flume when there are so many other trails with cascades and waterfalls around. Glad I did it once.
The food from the small food court was decent — and a great place to hit up if you didn’t pack a lunch ahead of time. Burgers, chicken strips, salads, and more at around or less of a cost than I expected /​would have paid at a ski resort.

The Flume is pleasant waterfall as they go, and the surrounding trails are quite lovely. The Flume itself is a verdant canyon spanned by a boardwalk. A bus will take you from the visitor center to the lower reach of the gorge, but that seems to kind of defeat the point. There is enough uphill motion involved that I certainly wouldn’t deem the area handicap accessible. Trails elsewhere lead to some nice views as well.
It is, however, only one of many sights to see, and the price is a lot for a couple of trails that won’t take all day. A dual ticket to the Gorge and the tram up the mountain elsewhere is advisable if you have time, but regardless, you’ll probably end up feeling nickel and dimed, particularly if you took one of New Hampshire’s ubiquitous toll roads to get here. In any decent weather, you can expect quite a few people to join you up here.

Beautiful place, but I think they should charge closer to $ 10. Family of 4, with one 13 year old «adult», was $ 58! That’s a bit steep.

After visiting the white mountains for the last 25 years, we finally checked out the Flume Gorge. It is a major destination for tour buses, RVs etc. There is partial bus service so if you are disabled, you can get closer to the Flume but you still need to be able to walk up a hill. The Flume Gorge is not setup for you to walk anywhere near the water or sites, you are always on a boardwalk or 100 feet away from the sites. There is one small cave that is fun for kids and thin adults to explore.
If you are in the area for a few weeks, I would check out the Flume. If you are in the area for a shorter amount of time, consider the following which you can Google:
— The Basin. A short walk to some beautiful pools and cascades. This part is handicap accessible. Continue on past the Basin to the Cascade brook trail. Hike ¼ mile and walk on the rocks with pools of water and cascades at your feet.
— The Lonesome Lake trail up to the Lonesome Lake. It’s about 1 hour walk up hill to a beautiful lake at 2700 feet. There is an AMC hut up there that sometimes has freshly baked cookies etc. Take a swim in the lake.
— Bald Mountain. The trail leaves from the back of the cannon mountain parking lot. It takes about 20 minutes to get up to a beautiful 270 degree view. There is a rock face scramble at the end of the trail. You need to be able to climb up some rocks. Kids ages 5 and older will be OK. Larger adults may have some issues…
— Lost River Gorges and Caves. 15 minutes from The Flume area. This is another beautiful Gorge with about 10 caves you can crawl through. Kids and thinner adults will love it. Non cave crawlers will enjoy it as well. There are many stairs to go up and down. $ 18/​adults $ 14/​kids and worth it.
— The Mount Washington Hotel. 20 mins away from Franconia. This is not a hike/​climb but a great place to get a cocktail on their incredible 100 year old huge porch with a view of Mount Washington.

Beautiful location and lovely hike. Due to the number of stairs and uphill hike I would think twice before going if I had any breathing or walking issues.
Less than a quarter of the way into the hike my 2 ½ year old grandson refused to walk on his own so his Mommy had to carry him. I carried my 10-​month old granddaughter so she could carry him. Many rest breaks later we reached the flume — it was beautiful and well worth the hike.
Unlike the food courts at most parks and malls the food court here was very good. We had pizza, a hamburger and a BLT all of which were very tasty and good quality. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Gorgeous and refreshing area to venture. $ 15 admission is a bit high but worth seeing once. The paths are paved for easy walking. Area includes clean bathrooms, cafeteria, gift shop, maps, and friendly informative staff. There are plenty of other free attractions in the area to hike/​see if you’re on a tight budget.

We decided that The Flume would be one of our main attractions on our Girl’s camping weekend! We got a campsite in Vermont and traveled about a hour to the flume!
The 15 dollar fee to get in was well worth it. The trails were uphill for the flume and downhill when you head back down. There is a bus at the .5 mile mark to bring you back to the visitor center. The trails are also very well groomed and smooth. I found my loose fitting sneakers didn’t have any issues going up the trail.
We went on Saturday and it was packed! lots of little kids and large groups.
The flume is beautiful and pretty amazing! Come check it out then head into the cute little town of Lincoln. There are some great places to eat in town!

Flume Gorge is one of the most magnificent places I have ever been. It’s like you went to prehistoric times: ferns, tall, deep rocks, the spray from the waterfall creating rainbows.
It’s gorgeous.
Beware, IT’S A BIG CLIMB. Even if you take the bus, there are many stairs. We decided to do the 2 mile walk, a lot of which is a very steep hill. I was a little cranky (I didn’t come here for a work out!) but by the end, it was SO worth it. All of that work at the beginning made the ending sweet.
I couldn’t stop taking pictures, or just gazing up. Very helpfully, they label many of the plants along the way. Even different types of moss. It’s quite fascinating.
The gorge feels like it’s air conditioned: the mountain spring fed waterfall sprays mist along the way, really cooling you down. The rock walls were freezing cold. It was so nice!
I can’t wait to go back. Flume Gorge is an awesome attraction.