Flume Gorge

Flume Gorge
The Flume
Flume Gorge in July 2023
Flume Gorge is located in New Hampshire
Flume Gorge
Flume Gorge
New Hampshire
Length800 feet (240 m) E-W
Width12–20 feet (3.7–6.1 m)
Depth70–90 ft (21–27 m)
Geology
TypeGorge
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateNew Hampshire
DistrictGrafton County
Coordinates44°5′59″N 71°40′12″W / 44.09972°N 71.67000°W / 44.09972; -71.67000
Traversed byFlume Gorge Trail
RiverFlume Brook

The Flume Gorge (locally, just The Flume) is a natural gorge extending 800 ft (240 m) horizontally at the base of Mount Liberty in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire, United States. Cut by Flume Brook, the gorge features walls of Conway granite that rise to a height of 70 to 90 ft (21 to 27 m) and are 12 to 20 ft (3.7 to 6.1 m) apart. Discovered in 1808 by 93-year-old "Aunt" Jess Guernsey, the Flume is now a paid attraction that allows visitors to walk through it from May 10 to October 20. Pets are not allowed.