Flume Gorge
Waterfalls, glacial boulders, covered bridges, and close granite walls turn a short loop into a sequence of White Mountain geology.
Artwork inspired by Samuel L. Gerry
A boardwalk climbs through an 800-foot granite chasm. Waterfalls, glacial boulders, covered bridges, and close granite walls turn a short loop into a sequence of White Mountain geology. Rather than relying on one headline feature, the experience gains depth from the contrast among granite chasm, boardwalk stairs, and Avalanche Falls.
Reserve early, move slowly through the narrow boardwalk, and compare the chasm with the broader glacial valley outside. Hundreds of stairs, wet boards, crowds, and seasonal closure make this an attraction rather than an effortless viewpoint. Visitors who include Avalanche Falls gain a fuller sense of place than those who stop after seeing only granite chasm.
- Length
- 800-foot gorge
- Walls
- 70–90 feet
- Route
- About 2 miles
Quick guide
- Start with
- Reserve early, move slowly through the narrow boardwalk, and compare the chasm with the broader glacial valley outside.
- Look closely at
- Compare boardwalk stairs with Avalanche Falls; their relationship explains more than either feature does alone.
Know before you go
- Start with
- Reserve early, move slowly through the narrow boardwalk, and compare the chasm with the broader glacial valley outside.
- Look closely at
- Compare boardwalk stairs with Avalanche Falls; their relationship explains more than either feature does alone.
- Connect the story
- Follow the boardwalk upward as narrowing granite walls, Avalanche Falls, and transported boulders reveal several stages of gorge formation.
- Plan around
- Review hours, admission, parking, and access together before planning Flume Gorge; each addresses a different practical constraint.
Good to know
Hundreds of stairs, wet boards, crowds, and seasonal closure make this an attraction rather than an effortless viewpoint.
Notice these
- granite chasm
- boardwalk stairs
- Avalanche Falls