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This is an easy trail in Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire and can be found on AllTrails. This is a very popular destination as it’s doable for people of all ages. You do have to buy tickets for entry which can get pricey if going with a family but I do think it’s worth it!
I had done this hike as a child when my family visited the area for vacation but I got to revisit it in 2021. I did this hike in late September with one of my best friends, Tanya, and her two little girls (2.5 and 4 years old at the time). The girls did great and were able to walk the whole trail. It’s about 2 miles round trip but the trails are well-maintained and there are also lots of wooden boardwalks so the terrain isn’t too difficult.
Besides the waterfall, there are other fun features on the trail like caves, a covered bridge and glacial boulders. The cave called the Wolf Den was cool – if you were brave enough, you could climb all the way through. I didn’t, I was nervous I’d get stuck, but I did see an older man go through with no issues.
At the trailhead there are restrooms and a nice gift shop. There was also plenty of parking. If you’re vacationing in the area, this would be a nice place to check out or even as day trip for anyone living in New Hampshire.
🥾 Approximately 2.2 miles round trip
⛰️ Approximate elevation gain 462 feet
💧 Approximate waterfall height 45 feet
🌲 Easy to moderate, depending on fitness level
💰 $16-$21 per person
🦮 No dogs allowed
🚽 Bathrooms available
Is the Flume Gorge on your To Do list or have you been before? Let me know in the comments below.
📍I acknowledge the lands mentioned in this post are the ancestral lands of the Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) people.
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