Flume Gorge, Natural granite gorge in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire, United States.
Description
Flume Gorge is a natural chasm carved through granite at the base of Mount Liberty in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire. The walls rise between 70 and 90 feet (21 to 27 meters) and the passage narrows to just 12 feet (3.6 meters) at some points.
History
Jess Guernsey came across the gorge in 1808 while fishing and found a large boulder wedged between the walls. A heavy rainstorm in 1883 swept the boulder away and shaped the passage visitors see today.
Culture
The Flume Covered Bridge from 1886 represents traditional New England architecture and stands as one of the oldest covered bridges in New Hampshire.
Practical
The loop through the gorge covers about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) and includes wooden walkways and several staircases that require basic fitness. Plan for roughly two hours to complete the route, which also includes sections with elevation gain.
Did you know?
Table Rock is a granite outcrop roughly 500 feet (152 meters) long that formed through erosion by Flume Brook over millions of years. The stream continues to slowly shape this rock shelf and the surrounding gorge even today.
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