Flume Gorge

Discovered in 1808, it will leave you spellbound as you stroll the path from the main walkway through the Flume Gorge and Liberty Gorge. The Flume is a natural granite gorge extending 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty. You'll see towering moss-covered granite walls rising to a spectacular height of 90 feet, cascading waterfalls, historic covered bridges, glacial pools, glacial boulders and much more.

The Flume Gorge Trail is a one-way loop. This self-guided walk is 2 miles and takes approximately 1.5 hours. The trail is mostly packed gravel with boardwalk sections, includes moderate uphill walking and stairs within the gorge. Appropriate footwear is recommended. The trail is NOT handicap accessible; please call the park for alternative options.

Gilman Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is open to the public with a Gift Shop, Food Court & Restrooms. For more information, call 603-745-8391.

Hours 

• Flume Trail 9am-5pm daily through October 13, 9am-4pm October 14 through October 27.
• Gilman Visitors Center 9am-5pm daily.
• Food Court 10am-4pm daily.
• Gift Shop 9am-5pm daily.

Reservations

• Reservations for admission should be made online in advance as in-person availability is not guaranteed.
• Reservations must be made for a specific arrival window (ex 1pm-2pm) on a specific date. Limited reservations will be available for each hour time slot.
• A reservation MUST be made for all people in your group including ages 5 & under.
• Guest MUST arrive and check in during their selected time period. We cannot guarantee entry if you your arrival time.
• Walk-ins accepted only when space is available. Guest will be turned away when we are sold out.

Refunds

• We do not offer refunds due to weather unless we shut down for the day. Come prepared for rain or shine.
• Refund request can be made by emailing flumegorge@dncr.nh.gov by 9am on the day the reservation, however requests may be denied and are not guaranteed.

Check-In

• Reservation check-in is outside on the walkway in front of the main building.
• You can enter the main building before or after your walk for access to restrooms, the gift shop, and cafeteria.
• Once you have checked in for your reserved time, you will proceed around the building to begin the Flume Trail.
• Restrooms can still be accessed from the back of the building if needed.

Pets are PROHIBITED

• Pets are prohibited from the Flume Gorge, Echo Lake Beach, Lafayette Campground and on the Tram. Pets are only permitted in Franconia Notch State Park in the designated dog walks in the Flume & Tramway parking lots.