Flume Gorge

Lincoln, New Hampshire

A waterfall in Lincoln, New Hampshire, managed by Franconia Notch State Park. 2-mile loop, about 1.5 hours. The short trail/rim path is closed, so the full loop is the only option.

Short walk

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About Flume Gorge

Overview The Hike Facilities Tips & Safety

Overview

Waterfall heightThe gorge walls rise 70 to 90 feet; the gorge is 800 feet long and 12 to 20 feet wide (NH State Parks). No waterfall height is published.
Hike details2-mile loop, about 1.5 hours. The short trail/rim path is closed, so the full loop is the only option (NH State Parks).
ParkingFlume Gorge Visitor Center, 852 Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln. Paid entry May–October ($18 adults online, $21 at the window in 2026). Reservations are recommended (NH State Parks).
PetsPets are not permitted in the Flume Gorge; only in designated dog walk areas of the parking lot (NH State Parks).
SeasonThe Flume Gorge Trail closed for the season on October 26, 2026. Off season the boardwalks are removed and the gorge is closed to hikers (NH State Parks).

Waterfall

No sourced parking or trailhead point, so none is shown.

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Managed by: Franconia Notch State Park (NH State Parks)

The Hike

Route: 2-mile loop, about 1.5 hours. The short trail/rim path is closed, so the full loop is the only option (NH State Parks).
Difficulty: Mostly packed gravel and boardwalk, with moderate uphill walking and stairs (NH State Parks).

Facilities

Parking: Flume Gorge Visitor Center, 852 Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln. Paid entry May–October ($18 adults online, $21 at the window in 2026). Reservations are recommended (NH State Parks).
Fees: Ticketed May–Oct: adults $18 online / $21 at the window (NH State Parks)

The gorge runs 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty, with granite walls 70 to 90 feet high and 12 to 20 feet apart.
Entry fees, May to October: adults (13+) $18 online or $21 at the window; ages 6 to 12 $16 online or $19; 5 and under free.
The trail closed for the season on October 26. NH State Parks asks visitors not to enter the trails on the Flume property while closed.
Address: 852 Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln.

From the managing agency's page, checked 2026-11-01.

Tips & Safety

Swimming: Not verified No managing-agency statement found, so we don't say swimming is allowed.
Pets: Pets are not permitted in the Flume Gorge; only in designated dog walk areas of the parking lot (NH State Parks).
Season: The Flume Gorge Trail closed for the season on October 26, 2026. Off season the boardwalks are removed and the gorge is closed to hikers (NH State Parks).

Safety

Wet rock near waterfalls is very slippery, even when it looks dry. Stay back from edges and off the tops of falls.
High water after rain or snowmelt makes crossings and pools dangerous. Turn back if a crossing looks deep or fast.
Daylight is not a safety guarantee. Plan your time around the route, the weather and your group, and carry a light.
Check the managing agency for closures and current conditions.

Not verified

No managing agency publishes: Swimming, Formal difficulty rating, Accessibility. We leave these out instead of guessing.