It has never been found, and the same storm deepened the gorge and formed Avalanche Falls. Then a heavy rainstorm in June of 1883 started a landslide that swept the boulder from its place. The rock was 10 feet (3m) high and 12 feet (3.6m) long. Her family didn’t believe her marvelous discovery, but at the end she persuaded others to come and see for themselves.Īt that time, a huge egg-shaped boulder hung suspended between the walls.

One day in 1808, a 93-year-old “Aunt” Jess Guernsey went fishing and accidentally came upon the gorge. The walls on both sides of the gorge are Conway granite that rise to a height of 70 to 90 feet and are 12 to 20 feet apart. The Flume is a natural gorge extending 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty in Lincoln, New Hampshire. I was amazed by its natural beauty, the Flume became one of my favorite destinations during our summer road trip in New England. While exploring the White Mountains area for two days, we made sure to put the Flume Gorge in our itinerary. Our first stop was Vermont, and New Hampshire was the second one. My family and I went to New Hampshire for the first time back in June during our road trip from Texas to New England. Whether you come from other states or other countries, you will not be disappointed at all. Flume Gorge hike is not hard, but the walk includes uphill walking and lots of stairs. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.ĭefinitely, hiking to Flume Gorge in the Franconia Notch State Park is one of the must do when visiting New Hampshire for the first time. Also, Two Worlds Treasures is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associate Programs.

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