As you continue, you start to get a glimpse of the Flume Gorge and just how tall it is. Then you start to work your way uphill for a while and then you come to Table Rock where you can see water coming over the granite. You initially go down this steeper hill to a ravine which has a covered bridge. There was always something new to see along the way. When we visited we really weren’t sure what to expect but the best way I can think of to describe the trail is that it’s a clearly marked trail, much like a walking trail, but more like a hiking trail in that it has a variety of hills and some steeper sections on it. The trail itself is a 2 mile loop that goes across two covered bridges, by Table Rock which has water coming down a huge portion of granite, the gorge, a few waterfalls, glacial boulders, and mountain views.

1st Covered Bridge Along the Trail The Flume Gorge Second Covered Bridge Ravine This route is closer to 2 hours without stops, and since we stopped at a few waterfalls along the way, it probably took us closer to 3-4 hours. We instead drove highway 112 from Conway to Lincoln, also known as the Kancamagus Highway, known for its beautiful scenery and waterfalls along the way. It’s about about 1 hour and 15 minutes from there if you take the most direct route (which we didn’t). We had spent the previous day at Mount Washington in New Hampshire which you can read about here. It’s near a few different skiing resorts including Loon Mountain Resort and Canon Mountain Ski Resort and towns that are not far include Woodstock and Lincoln. The Gorge is located in the north central part of New Hampshire. After seeing pictures of it, I couldn’t wait to visit. I had not heard of this spot before doing research while planning our route for our New England Road Trip in the summer of 2021. The Flume Gorge is an 800 foot natural gorge located in Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire.

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