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Flume new hampshire4/18/2024 ![]() ![]() This covered bridge dates from 1886, and is one of the oldest in New Hampshire. ![]() The trail first winds through the forest and descends towards the Pemigewasset River (“Pemigewasset” means rapid current in Abenaki), above which there is a covered bridge. The Flume Gorge Trail is a 3.5-kilometre (2.1-mile) loop that begins from the Visitor Center. It is said that the gorge was “discovered” in 1808 by a 93-year-old woman who was looking for a place to fish and that the place appeared to be so extraordinary that she had difficulty convincing other people of its existence. But this was my first hike ever in New Hampshire, and my first time exploring the White Mountains region, so there was nothing that could dampen my excitement! First time hiking in the White Mountains!įlume Gorge (also known simply as “The Flume”) is a natural gorge whose granite cliffs rise to a height of nearly 27 metres (88 feet). I was wrong: there were many, many people on the trail. Mireille and I arrived about an hour before the site closed, and I thought that would mean the place would be less busy. The famous gorge is so popular that it is recommended to book your spot in advance to visit it (an entry ticket costs US$18 when purchased online). It should be said that the Flume Gorge is perhaps the most popular attraction at Franconia Notch State Park, so I’m glad we took some time to visit it. We had planned to do some mountain hiking, but we thought it might be a good idea to start with an easier hike to stretch our legs, so we headed first to the Flume Gorge. I’ve been dreaming of hiking in the White Mountains for a long time and I couldn’t wait to visit this park which is a must-visit in the region. Last August, my sister-in-law Mireille and I decided to spend a weekend at Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire. ![]()
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