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Flume Gorge (Avalanche Falls) in Lincoln, NHPhoto: managing agency
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Flume Gorge (Avalanche Falls)

📍 Lincoln, NH🥾 2 mi round trip · easy🎟 Entrance fee: adults (13+) $18 online/$21 at window; children 6-12 $16 online/$19 at window; ages 5 and under free (2026 season, May-Oct)

45-foot waterfall in White Mountains, reached via a easy route.

DirectionsOfficial site

Getting there

easy2 mi round trip45 ftNo dogs

Entrance fee: adults (13+) $18 online/$21 at window; children 6-12 $16 online/$19 at window; ages 5 and under free (2026 season, May-Oct)

Conditions

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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.

Our take

Flume Gorge (Avalanche Falls) is located in White Mountains near Lincoln. At 45 feet, this waterfall is reached via an easy walk of approximately 2 miles round-trip.

This waterfall is managed by New Hampshire State Parks — Franconia Notch State Park. There is a day-use fee: Entrance fee: adults (13+) $18 online/$21 at window; children 6-12 $16 online/$19 at window; ages 5 and under free (2026 season, May-Oct). Dogs are not permitted.

Before visiting, check with the managing agency for current trail conditions and any seasonal closures. Official websites and contact information are available through the state parks and forest service pages linked in this guide.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Spring through fall offer the best conditions for waterfall viewing.

Who it suits

Good for

  • waterfall viewing
  • family-friendly outings
  • casual hikes

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Flume Gorge (Avalanche Falls)?

Entrance fee: adults (13+) $18 online/$21 at window; children 6-12 $16 online/$19 at window; ages 5 and under free (2026 season, May-Oct)

How do I get to Flume Gorge (Avalanche Falls)?

Via a 2-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.

Can I bring my dog to Flume Gorge (Avalanche Falls)?

No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).

Flume Gorge (Avalanche Falls) in White Mountains

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Quick facts

Height45 ft
Trail2 mi round trip
Difficultyeasy
Fee / permitEntrance fee: adults (13+) $18 online/$21 at window; children 6-12 $16 online/$19 at window; ages 5 and under free (2026 season, May-Oct)
Managing agencyNew Hampshire State Parks — Franconia Notch State Park
DogsNot allowed
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyGrafton
RegionWhite Mountains
Official pageView source ↗

Source

nhstateparks.org

NH State Parks official Flume Gorge page, checked Sep 2026; address 852 Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln NH 03251 (no lat/lng published on page); open for 2026 season through Oct 25; pets not permitted in the gorge itself; no closure found

Checked September 2026.