Flume Gorge: An Easy Hike And A Pretty Cool Waterfall
Hello steemians, today I would like to share with you some pictures from my recent excursion to Flume Gorge. It is a natural gorge at the base of a mountain (Mount Liberty) in New Hampshire USA, and part of a state park called Franconia Notch. There is a very brief hike (super easy) that you can participate in at this gorge, and it takes you past a really neat waterfall. Unfortunately this area is super commercialized and full of people, however I still managed to capture some images that are fairly devoid of people and I will share some of these images with you today!
Table Rock
Upon first entering the area and walking up a steep trail you reach a region at the bottom of the gorge called table rock, here the water flows over some very flat rock, and ends up with a very neat looking cascade:
Getting a closer look!
After this area we continue traveling up toward the actual gorge.
Flume Gorge
There is a board walk installed here so you can walk over top the water and make your way up towards the waterfall.
Avalanche Falls
We continue our ascent toward the waterfall!
How about seeing the waterfall in action?
Maybe you would like to see it from the front?
How about from the top?
Some Pretty Scenery From The Top
After you reach the top you get a few places where you can see some nice views of the surrounding hills, its a pretty green and nice rolling area which was carved out of some mountains thousands of years back in the most recent ice age.
The Way Back Down: The Pool
There is a neat pond that forms at the base of a separate cascade that is over 40 feet deep, named the pool:
My Thoughts
Ultimately a very easy hike through a really neat gorge, with a really nice waterfall and some beautiful nature. Probably not a destination for those who don't live in the surrounding area (Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire). However for those that do, and can deal with the popularity of the location (there were a lot of people there with us) it is a refreshing little park. Especially if you are like me and love waterfalls!
Don't worry, for those of you who were looking for more science from me it is on the way!
Sometimes though, it's good to take a break and step out into nature for a moment. Thank you for taking the time to look at my photos. I know I am not a skilled photographer like so many of you on here, but I do love to capture places that I visit. I hope you have enjoyed what you saw here today!
I wish you all the best,
Image Sourcing
All images were taken by me in potato quality by my smart phone (Google Pixel), all gifs are from videos captured by me also in potato quality by my smart phone and converted through use of giphy.com.
This reminds me of visiting Watkins Glenn as a kid. I remember it seemed impossibly large, like enetering Jurassic Park. Went back a little while ago and, while still quite beautiful, the scale seemed far more reasonable than I remembered.
I have never been to Watkins Glenn. Looking at some images of it on the internet, it looks like a pretty spectacular site! I can imagine how it must look as a child, still seems like the sort of place I would like to see.
Oh absolutely - it's beauty is not at all diminished by my enlargement - only the absurdity of its scale - it's still quite grand as well - but as a seven year old it feels like the Grand Canyon.
This reminds me of I when I went to Table Rock state park in Missouri.
Do you have pictures of that?
I'm soo glad that I read this post. Thank you for honest expression of your thoughts and I like that we think in same direction!
Thanks for taking a look! :)
Amazing work ;)
I really enjoyed your hike you did a great job with the photographs and the gif
Thanks for taking a look! This sort of thing is outside my skill set! Trying my best, and experimenting with new things!
Wow what a stunning hike to the Flume Gorge! Beautiful photos and enjoyed taking the hike with you virtually. Love the waterfall GIFS!
Thank you very much! I thought the waterfall was pretty neat so I really wanted to be able to share it in real time with everyone!
It is pretty powerful....I was white knuckled on the rails going through there ha!
Can you pan for gold there or are there any gem stones that form naturally?
It looks like a mix of Dahlonega Georgia where they found tons of gold and the base of the Smokey Mountains.
I don't know if it's possible, but I can guarantee you couldn't do it with out being arrested haha
Claim-jumping is my business and business is Good!
Haha :)
I really see each photo that you show all the foti is very beautiful and I have never seen before
Thanks! Well I hope you have never seen them before :) I took them my self :D
Amazing pictures and Beautiful place...I too love the waterfalls, rocky mountains and green landscapes...Had been on trek to one of the glaciers last week and a beautiful meadow day before yesterday...Perks of living in the Paradise on Earth "Kashmir". I will be posting about that trek really soon...hope you love it...
P.S. yea it is good to have a break. Good to see same interests coming together. Hail #Steemit
Sounds like a really interesting trip. I hope I notice it when you post. I follow but my feed is always so full of material I miss so many great posts.
I will let you know on steemit.chat When i post.
Sounds great, please do :)
Feeling envious emoji! :P
The photos are great and crystal-clear, no need to knock your skills! And the gifs bring it all to life!
It was a fun tour!
Glad you liked it man! Thanks a lot.
Cool posting effect with the waterfall video. This hike goes on my list. If you have ever hiked in California along the PCT, check out my latest post.
https://steemit.com/travel/@dabeckster/hiking-the-usa-the-pristine-lakes-of-the-desolation-wilderness