Scope and Content: Photographic prints taken between approximately 18 of the Flume Gorge at Franconia Notch, NH. Flume Gorge Covered Bridge. The Flume Gorge covered bridge spans the Pemigewasset River in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The Flume Gorge wooden bridge path with cascade flowing. At the base of Mount Liberty in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire, United States. The Flume Gorge pool summer view.- The Flume Gorge will be open daily from 9am - 5pm.

- Restrooms can be accessed from the back of the building. - Title: Franconia Notch, New Hampshire: The Flume Gorge, 2 of 3Flume Gorge New Hampshire Walkthrough Beginning The Hike. Early arrivals will stand a better chance of getting a parking spot and having a much more relaxing.

I love the outdoors вЂ“ itвЂ™s no secret. The area was formed by glaciers more than 200 million years ago. The sides of the narrow gorge are sheer granite extending 90 feet into the air. In some areas the sides of the gorge are just 12 feet apartSubjects: Waterfalls , Bridges , Gorges , Men , Women , Horses , Carriages and carts , Lakes , DwellingsTerms of Use: For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society.

Welcome to the FlumeThe Flume Gorge is located in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire. It doesnвЂ™t matter yourВ age, your marital status, if your child walks on two legs or four, itвЂ™s a great place to visit. Whether itвЂ™s winter, spring, summer or fall, there is a variety of activities to keep everyone busy, and the sceneryвЂ¦well, thatвЂ™s something to save for a longer article.

The man-made boardwalk you can see to the right allows us humans to traverse this natural treasure. Its walls of granite rise 70-90 feet vertically in widths ranging from 12-20 feet. Liberty, which is pictured above. About the Flume GorgeThe gorge is an 800 feet long natural gorge that sits at the base of Mt. It takes about 1.25 hours to walk the entire length at a normal pace, which includes taking in the sights and any photos, catching your breath, etc.

Keep in mind that the boardwalk is 3-4 feet wide.Just make sure you wear good walking shoes that have a nice grip, since the boardwalk is usually wet in areas from the surrounding waters. Just take a look at the picture to the right to decide if you can do it or not. Of course, now that IвЂ™m older, I know that they were being slow, because itвЂ™s a tough workout! So, take it easy and enjoy it while youвЂ™re here.If you canвЂ™t do stairs comfortably or have intense claustrophobia, this is probably not the right hike for you.

ItвЂ™s also one of the first sights youвЂ™ll encounter when you walk the Flume. The Flume Covered Bridge: Lying across the Pemigewasset River, this quaint covered bridge happens to be one of the oldest in the state of New Hampshire. Other Things to See While VisitingBesides the gorgeous views and walking through the gorge itself, here are a few more other places I always have to stop by and take in when IвЂ™m there:

ItвЂ™s really quite stunning when the water rushes through during the Spring thaw. This is what youвЂ™ll find next as you continue walking uphill from the bridge. It is 500 feet long and about 75 feet wide.

Sentinel Pine Bridge and the Pool: You hit the Pool first, which is one of my favorite things to see at the Flume Gorge. The mountain stream cascades through the narrow valley, which is quite lovely at any time of year. Liberty Gorge: Just a short detour off the Ridge Path after taking our photo in front of Avalanche Falls and enjoying the sound of rushing water for several minutes, these falls are something to take note of. The amount of water that comes You will be able to hear its faint roar as you enter the gorge, but nothing will prepare you for the beauty at the top of the gorge.

If youвЂ™re looking for another great view of the Pool, the bridge is a spot to stop and take a peek. The Sentinel Pine Bridge is another interesting aspect of the Flume, because its base was formed by an uprooted Sentinel Pine that for centuries stood high on the cliffs above the Pool until a hurricane in 1938 uprooted the tree to where it lies now. I love the differences in the water levels and colors at the different times of year and different times of day. Depending on the time of day you see it, your view will change. If heights bother you, you will probably not enjoy viewing the basin from this outpost. ItвЂ™s about 150 feet wide and is surrounded by cliffs over 100 feet high.

Glacial Boulders: I am continuously fascinated by nature, so it is always soВ awe-inspiring to see what was left behind more 25,000 years when a sheet of ice more than one mile thick covered the region during the great Ice Age. As you can see from Dan, you literally have to crawl out of a dark hole to see the sunlight once again :) It does involve crawling on your hands and knees through boulders dropped off during the Ice Age, so if youвЂ™re not looking to get dirty, save this for another time. It is a one-way path, so keep that in mind when you enter.

I love the sights, the sounds, and the inner peace I experience here each and every time вЂ“ it is always worth the long drive. ItвЂ™s a time to breathe in the clean mountain air and let everything else drift away. You will find a glacial boulder when youвЂ™re first entering the Flume from the Visitors Center.As if what IвЂ™ve written so far isnвЂ™t enough, the reason why I like to visit the Flume Gorge is not only because it is a great, butt-blasting workout and always a fun adventure, it is also one of those places where I can really reflect on everything thatвЂ™s going on.

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