Mount Flume lies on the southern end of Franconia Ridge and features stunning views of Franconia Notch, the Pemi Wilderness and the rest of Franconia Ridge. It is often combined with Mount Liberty as a day hike.
Height: 4,328 feet (1,319 meters)
Distance: 9.6 Miles
Elevation Gain: 3,100 feet
Duration: 5-7 hours
Difficulty: Strenuous
Trail Map
Trails
Flume Slide Trail – 9.6 miles round trip, 3,100 feet elevation gain
The flume slide trail is a very steep but gorgeous trail that begins just after the Flume Visitors center.
Osseo Trail – 11.2 miles round trip, 3,150 feet elevation gain
This trail begins at the Lincoln Woods Parking area along the Kanc. This trail is less traveled and less steep than the flume slide trail. This is a section of trail that is hiked most often for the Pemi Loop.
Mount Liberty and Mount Flume Loop – 9.9 miles round trip, 3,750 feet elevation gain
This loop trail is highly recommended. This is the best way to tackle both of these 4,000 foot mountains. You can choose to go up the flume slide trail (recommended), or up the Liberty Springs Trail.
Directions
To Liberty Springs Trailhead (Flume Slide Trail)
Directions to Lincoln Woods Trailhead (Osseo Trail)
Additional Information
Mount Flume is an awesome hike. If you are a fan of steep trails with a little bit of rock scrambling, the flume slide trail is a must. In winter months, the flume slide trail is extremely ice and difficult. Crampons/microspikes are absolutely required. The trail features gradual gains until about the last 1.5 miles where you get the majority of your elevation gain.
The Mount Liberty and Flume loop is a fantastic day hike and is highly recommended.
Weather Forecast
Lincoln, NH
Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A chance of snow showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy. High near 11, with temperatures falling to around 4 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as -18. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. Wind chill values as low as -39. Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -6. Wind chill values as low as -40. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
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