Flume and Liberty Loop is a 9.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Lincoln, New Hampshire that features a river and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. I am so glad I read some reviews beforehand and went UP Flume and down Liberty as I'm not sure I would have been physically able to go down Flume slide trail. Parked at the hiker parking lot just past the Flume visitor center. The classic loop hike for Liberty is up the Flume Slide Trail, Franconia Ride over Flume to Liberty, then down the Liberty Spring Trail. It leaves the bikepath at the junction with the Whitehouse trail and climbs to the Liberty Springs campsite at 2.6 and then .3 miles further to the Franconia Ridge trail. The Flume Slide Trail is about 3 Miles long, and you will gain about 2,425′ of elevation. Combine the two hikes above to do a popular 9.9 mile loop hike (technically a lollipop with 1.4 mile overlap). Liberty, NH: Trails: Bike path, Liberty Spring Trail, Flume Slide Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail: Date of Hike: ... we figured it was more dangerous to descend than to keep going and do the loop. While Mount Liberty and Mount Flume are almost entirely forested, their summits rise just above the treeline, providing views of the area. The Mount Liberty and Flume loop is a fantastic day hike and is highly recommended. DO NOT GO IF RAIN IS FORECASTED!! Took previous folks' advice to go up Flume and come down Liberty. From there we took a right onto Liberty Spring trail and then broke right again onto the Flume Slide trail. Great hike! Liberty (4459 ft). Crossing Pemigewasset River on a bridge, along the Liberty Springs Trail. It was very rewarding once you got to the top - gorgeous views at both Flume and Liberty. Liberty Loop, located in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire. On Mount Liberty you get 360 degree views and can see Little Haystack, Lincoln, Canon, and the Kinsmen. Incredible views, but very challenging/technical hike! I'd only recommend descending it in this weather (6" of snow turning to a frustrating slush) if you're A) insane, B) very experienced, or C) a glutton for punishment (any combination works actually). Going down the liberty is steep but doable, nothing compared to going up Flume side. make sure you have good boots/shoes as the ground is very sandy and washed out--not great footing. I’m somewhere in the middle of 20’s out of the 48 and this was one of my favorite hikes. The Flume Visitor Center opens at 8:30 am, so best to come before then. Rock climbing shoes would have been helpful. After Mt. Flume's summit. It’s a 5 star trail. It took about 8 hours with a half hour stop on each peak but that was at a leisurely pace, probably could have cut off an hour or 2 if we wanted to hustle a little bit more but we were not in any rush. Flume before and Peter Wyatt suggested that we take care of that blemish on my record. Happy hiking! I used one and had to pay attention to get back on trail (easy to lose your way!). Flume and Liberty. Winds were negligible at the summits. However, comfy pants come handy when you need to get on all fours. Beautiful day for a hike! Mount Lafayette and Franconia Ridge Trail Loop, Appalachian Trail: Franconia Notch State Park to Zealand Notch, Flume Slide Trail to Liberty Spring Trail Loop, North Kinsman and South Kinsman Trail via Lonesome Lake and Appalachian Trail, North Kinsman, South Peak and Cannon Balls Loop Trail, Lonesome Lake via Cascade Brook and Pemi Trail, Cascade Brook, Lonesome Lake, North Kinsman and South Kinsman Mountain Loop, Mount Liberty, Mount Flume, Mount Lincoln, and Mount Lafayette, Kinsman Loop via AT and Cascade Brook Trails. The view just before Mount Flume, on the summit of Mount Flume and on the summit of Mount Liberty are great. Crampons/microspikes are absolutely required. No view (unless you count clouds). Great loop. There are several water crossings along the way, today all of them were fairly easy to rock hop over. moderately difficult but not very difficult. We went up the Flume Slide Trail, which involves a long, featureless, and viewless approach hike from the trailhead at 1,400' to the bottom of the Flume slide at 2,800'. it's all fun and games for the first few miles until you need to use hand and knees to hoist yourself up for the last mile. This is a 9.8 mile loop hike with 3700 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 4-6 hours to complete. The Franconia Ridge Trail, which coincides with the Appalachian Trail from Mount Lafayette to Mount Liberty, traverses the ridge over all the aforementioned mountains. The hike starts at the Flume Trailhead along I-93. Would def be even harder if shorter. It would also be phenomenal if the markings for the trail guided one up the slide... maybe less folks would move to the sides to make their own trails?? Tough hike. Liberty (4,459’) and Mt. I'd say if you go up the Flume Slide Trail, sturdy hiking boots are a must. Ask fellow travelers and attraction managers your top questions. Most registers record the route as 31.5 miles and around 18,000 feet of elevation change, and hikers of the full loop will knock out eight of New Hampshire's 48 4,000-foot peaks along the way (Flume, Liberty, Lincoln, Lafayette, Garfield, South Twin, Bond and Bondcliff). On a clear day like ours we could see Mt Washington. Pay attention to where your parking spot is as it informs which turns you take on a trail. Once to the summit of Mt. Mount Flume and Mount Liberty are both part of the Pemiloop, but they can be summited without embarking on a 30+ mile backpack. Then, consider taking a “Meet the Winemakers” tour some Wednesday or Saturday afternoon. I thought it was going to be less steep because the Flume Slide had been so gradual before the big climb, but then again, it was a big climb. I would not recommend going in these conditions, or perhaps you could neutralize the ground cover with snowshoes or some other gear. Total around 5.5 hours. from flume to liberty (1.2 miles) looks more challenging than it is. at the slide you have to trust your upper body to pull yourself up the slabs at times and its a much more technical climb than many of the other 4000 footers. Microspikes were all we needed.the rain. We were tired from the previous days hike, so we're very happy to take the bus to the starting point. Mt Flume and Mt Liberty are the two southernmost 4000 footers on the southern end of Franconia Ridge. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. One Tough Trail. Mount Liberty Climb Did this mountain as part of the Franconia Ridge loop; an 8.9 mile trail over 6 summits, including Lafayette. Flume/Mt. If its your jam, no problem. Soft snow with lots of ice on Flume Slide. Liberty Loop Getting there: We drove up I-93 N to Franconia Notch State Park. It can be hiked as a loop or out and back, and both are about the same mileage. It is only a detour of 50 meters or so and well worth it. the only reason I wouldn't give this a five star is the markings. Trek to the peak of Flume took 3hr20min, then 46 min to Liberty, and 1hr32min from there back to the Basin trailhead. Met plenty of people hiking in jeans. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Is this a place or activity you would go to on a, Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for. Mount Liberty – White Mountains, NH Elevation: 4,459 feet. We parked at the Flume Visitor Center- near the bike trail entrance in the most northern parking lot (the lot for buses and trailers, but there are spots for cars too). It’s a very quick hike from Flume to Liberty so definitely always make it a loop. I am not sure what to say...I dont recommend it on any hike. Worth a visit. There were times I would look up for that blue blaze and wonder if I was on the right rock slab. 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Mt. Recommended gear: hiking poles, gaiters. Please consult the park website. We hiked early Sunday in November on an uncharacteristically warm day in the mid-60s and it was gorgeous. From the start of the hike to the summit of Mt. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Great care should be taken when hiking up this trail, especially if accompanied by children or a dog. Flume and Liberty Loop is a 9.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Lincoln, New Hampshire that features a river and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. The “LST” will take you to the top of Liberty Mountain, but we wanted to climb Flume first, so after 0.5 miles we turned right to head up blue blazed Flume Slide trail. Mt. Mount Flume and Mount Liberty as a loop hike, starting up the Flume Slide Trail and coming down the Liberty Springs Trail. Liberty and down Liberty Spring Trail. The shortest and easiest route is up and down Liberty Spring. Mt. Reservations for day use are required. And well worth the effort as the view at the top of flume is great. From Mt. Keep straight to follow Franconia Ridge Trail for 0.1 mile up to Mt. more amazing views there too. After enjoying the summit, continue along Franconia Ridge Trail in a northerly and then westerly direction for 1.1 miles which will bring you to the summit of Mt. Flume (4,327’) are two 4,000-footers usually hiked together. Finally, onto a real trail… The Liberty Springs trail starts out pretty easy but has a few ups and downs. Good boots will be crucial for what is more like an 11 mile trail if you do the complete loop. Quick dip down and back up and you’re on liberty and you get the whole view of the range and the bonds. Regardless, the hike absolutely would have been more fun in mild weather. It is a 10.5 mile route with 4300' of climb that starts on the White House trail, ascends the Flume Slide trail to the Franconia Ridge and the summits of Flume and Liberty, and descends the Liberty Springs trail. hiked on 9/20 (Sunday). Going down this, especially in this time of year with some black ice here and there would be a bit questionable. Please choose a different date. From the Mount Liberty summit go southeast along the Franconia Ridge Trail 1.1 miles to the Mount Flume summit. There may be another parking lot further north off of the 93, with a 0.6 mile hike down to the Liberty Spring Trailhead but we played it safe, knowing that there is plenty of parking at the Flume Visitor center (if you come early enough). Loved this hike. If you like hikes with constant views, this is not for you. Mount Liberty NH 7-Day Forecast (text) Mount Liberty NH Hourly Forecast (graph) The Last Traverse, by Ty Gagne Two hikers set out for Franconia Ridge Loop in Winter are hit by high winds and bad weather. (9/12). Let the world see your experience through your eyes. We decided to hike up Flume slide because for the last mile it is very steep. You can loop Liberty into a short day hike while also grabbing Mt Flume. I wouldn’t do this trail if you’re not experience. its a grind but so much fun imo! He did need a handful of boosts up the slide though. The 0.6 mile hike on the Liberty Spring trail to the crossroads between the Flume Slide Trail and the Liberty Spring Trail is an easy walk through the woods. Mt. Trails: Mt. It look us about 4 hours and 20 minutes, including breaks. We parked at the Flume Visitor Center- near the bike trail entrance in the most northern parking lot (the lot for buses and trailers, but there are spots for cars too). Sturdy hiking boots and poles were really helpful. Great trail I enjoyed the flume slide trail. The Flume Slide Trail is particularly dangerous because the trail climbs up steep rock faces that are wet and have small streams running down them. If you don't like scrambles don't do this hike. There are a few off-trail trails for some of the very steep parts. Mt. This is the lower loop on the Franconia Ridge which summits Mount Flume and Mount Liberty. Sometimes called “Fliberty”, they’re frequently hiked together in a loop since they’re only separated by a 1.2-mile walk along the top of the ridge. Flume, head north on the Franconia Ridge Trail for 1.5 miles taking you to the summit of Mt. Mount Liberty has some really nice views and lots of options to get to the summit. Hiking trip report for Mount Flume and Mt. Once you pass the turn off to the Cascade Brook trail and cross a bridge it is right there, and well signed. Started from the parking lot just after 7:00 a.m. If you are a fan of steep trails with a little bit of rock scrambling, the flume slide trail is a must. Just where the Osseo Trail intersects with the Flume Slide trail there is a small side trail that leads to a lovely lookout (signed with a sign that has an arrow). This trail goes by Mount Liberty, Liberty Spring Tentsite, and Liberty Spring. At no point did I wish that this trail is over. Flume has a cooler rock formation (IMO) and liberty has more room for folks to take a break. Try a sample of “wine in progress”, chat with the winemaker and taste some delicious NH wines.
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The fruit may be from around the world, but our wine embraces the spirit of New Hampshire. Mount Flume + Mount Liberty Loop: 10 mile Loop of Mounts Flume and Liberty - See 3 traveler reviews, 4 candid photos, and great deals for White Mountains, NH, at Tripadvisor. This intimate tour of the winery and chat with the winemaker is a fantastic way to experience Seven Birches Wines. Some sheer drops and great photo opportunities - we took 10 mins to eat our sandwich before heading to liberty... the next peak which is Closer than you think. The view from both Flume and Liberty is outstanding. Went up January 9. Getting to the top of flume is absolutely beautiful, and then walking over to liberty is not super difficult. coming down off liberty wasn't bad--only steep for maybe .2 miles, then lightens off. No regrets there. There were a couple markings, but they were few and far between. we parked at liberty springs parking lot and it was very easy to find the trail from there. Liberty’s true identifiable birthmark, however, is the final scramble to the summit over a rock formation easily … The summits are as good as it gets. The parking lot was huge and had tons of open spots. Google maps here.. We went up Mount Liberty and Mount Flume on a beautiful Wednesday morning, after it had rained the day before. We didn't need a sun hat or sun screen. In winter months, the flume slide trail is extremely ice and difficult. If you like scrambling up near-vertical rock faces, being surrounded by trees, and navigating countless rocks on trails, this trail is for you! We are hikers, but in our 50s, and I'd say we go at an average pace. Hard hike was worth the view though. We started hiking the 4,000 footers last year and Mount Liberty has been my favorite to far. Park at the Flume visitor center in the furthest parking lot and get ready to hike! I'm glad I did this hike, I would not do it again, but I would recommend it to those up for the challenge! Amazing. Incidentally, a nice loop is formed when climbing Liberty and Flume together as a day hike using the Flume Slide and Liberty Spring Trails. Several times we went off the "trail" (i.e. flume go across to Mt. Our previous attempt to climb Flume and Liberty a few weeks ago was scuttled due to bad weather and we ended up climbing Cannon. Lincoln and Mt. Start time was 7:45am. This is absolutely my new favorite trail in the whites! Would not recommend this hike in slippery/icy conditions. Mount Flume is an awesome hike. The slab incline is legit and will challenge all! Liberty Springs is a pretty rocky/bouldery steady descent. Got to the trailhead at 8:30am and still plenty of parking. Definitely go UP Flume and down Liberty. We hiked the loop of Mounts Flume and Liberty at the end of August 2018 on a clear, but not too warm day. This trail is amazing, I definitely recommend it! Flume Slide Trail to Liberty Spring Trail Loop is a 9.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Lincoln, New Hampshire that features a river and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. Washington Auto Road: Tickets & Tours, Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center: Tickets & Tours, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center: Tickets & Tours, Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves: Tickets & Tours, The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park: Tickets & Tours. started around 7:20am--didn't see too many people on the way up but the peak of mount liberty was much busier. I'm 6'4" and still had a hard time reaching some of the footholds. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Please take this advice though - go UP flume DOWN liberty. Liberty-Flume Loop. Cold, icy, very windy, exhausting, but exhilarating with excellent views of the Pemigewasset Wilderness when the weather is clear. For the first 2 miles of the trail it was gradual up. Continued via a left at Liberty Springs Trailhead. Altogether it is 10.1 miles (8.7 if you don't count the flat bike path bit). The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until October. We started just before 6 am and ended just after 12:30 pm (6.5 hours), with a few water breaks along the way, and a brief visit to both peaks. Unlike the wide open ridgewalk found on Mt. Adventure: The Mt. Maybe there were more at one time, but they have worn. Liberty via The Flume Slide Trail for ascent and Liberty Springs Trail for descent. Trailhead: After the Flume Visitor Center parking lot, exit 34A off 93 (note that there is construction right now, so take exit 33), there is a big wooden sign that says "Trailhead".The official name is the Whitehouse Trailhead, although it's not well marked as such. Some climbing some scrambling and very technical. the views are absolutely worth it too!! This trail should be marked extreme if you made the bad choice to go up liberty and down Flume. We hiked the loop over Flume and Liberty Sunday. The "slide" comes from there being rock avalanches. The trail at times is poorly marked. It was a mostly clear day and not too warm (70s) with not too much wind. Flume Slide Trail. Great views from Flume and the slide trail hugs the ridge on the way there, really cool. My partner and I went up the Flume. Went counter clockwise up Flume to Liberty and down to the parking lot. There is a tent site right off of the Liberty Spring trail, and there is a good water source (that is signed) just below it. We had a larger group so it took us 7.5 hrs with many breaks. If you want to avoid the Flume Slide trail but want to summit Mount Flume you can go up the Liberty Spring trail and then go down the same way. Also would be quite difficult in the rain. Liberty is under cover of interesting alpine tree growths. We had 2 liters of water each and got through about 1 liter each. Overall the trails and views were great, well worth the hike. Flume and Mt. You’ll work hard for no view, and the rocks will be treacherous if wet. Length 9.3 miElevation gain 3576 ftRoute type Loop We parked at "The Basin" exit and walked south about a mile down the bike trail until it met up at the junction with the Liberty Spring Trail/AT. (Please note this is not rockclimbing - it’s not the hardest thing in the world but it is definitely not the easiest. ) Essential gear: microspikes (or more) and strong mental fortitude. So, not for the timid. Started out at the trailhead in the dark at The Basin parking lot at 5:15am. as others have said, this hike starts out very manageable and once you get to the flume slide the difficulty really picks up. no fee and it has a bathroom. Hike Length: Dayhike. Some people miss it and have 1 mile extra to hike up the road. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. My 4 stars are really for AllTrails because categorizing this as hard misses the fact that it’s really next level hard. Things to do near Mount Flume + Mount Liberty Loop. Flume is one of the designated 48 Four Thousand Footers in New Hampshire as is its nearest neighbor, Mt. Great 360 views. Our plan was to go up Mount Flume (4327′) on Flume Slide trail, then cross over to Mount Liberty (4459′) and come down the Liberty Spring trail. 10 mile Loop of Mounts Flume and Liberty We hiked the loop of Mounts Flume and Liberty at the end of August 2018 on a clear, but not too warm day. Then you get to the steep part, which is about a mile and a half and most of it is traversing up straight rock faces. The hike overall is moderately difficult with some very difficult spots. Liberty Springs Trail- This is the most direct approach to Mt Liberty and is often used as part of a loop with the Flume Slide trail or as and out-and-back to Flume. This is a moderate loop trail to Mount Flume in White Mountain National Forest. Overall review: My partner LOVED this hike (he said it was his favorite hike I've ever taken him on) but I'm giving it 4/5 because I found the scramble really difficult and scary at times. Coming from Mt Flume you drop about 500′ before heading back up making it a bit of a climb but definitely worth it. Beautiful short hike to the flowing gorge. I'm 5'2 and two times my partner had to hoist me up sections because I couldn't reach footholds/handholds. We hiked the second weekend of November and were fortunate it had snowed 2-3in the night before which made for beautiful views! Flume and Mt. The hike starts at the Flume Trailhead along I-93. All routes are scenic and summit views from a rocky perch are excellent. If it was a warmer, clearer day, both would have been good at the summits. Mount Flume – Liberty Loop With the last Friday of ‘Summer’, Clark and I headed back to the New Hampshire to finish off the Franconia Range 4,000 footers. Along the Liberty Springs Trail. Approximately 10 miles round-trip. The views were amazing and made the long climb up well worth the effort. Our group of 4 fairly experienced hikers found this very challenging but we managed (and several even enjoyed it). There was just the tiniest bit of snow near the peak, but nothing to worry about. READ Once you pass the worst of it, there is still a good climb up a "traditional" White Mountain scramble. After the Flume slide trail the rest (the Franconia Ridge and the Liberty Spring trails) seemed normal- some scrambles, some rolling bits, nothing too taxing. Liberty. State Route 20 (SR 20), also known as the North Cascades Highway, is a state highway that traverses the U.S. state of Washington.It is the state's longest highway, traveling 436 miles (702 km) across the northern areas of Washington, from U.S. Route 101 (US 101) at Discovery Bay on the Olympic Peninsula to US 2 near the Idaho state border in Newport. My 50 pound dog did great. Temperature was around 65-70 and used about 3L of water. I'm assuming there are toilets at the Flume Visitor's Center, but it was closed when we started. Liberty Springs Trail. You cruise along for a long while before climbing near vertical faces for the last big push. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until October. From the Flume Visitor parking lot it is 0.7 miles to the Liberty Spring trail head along the paved and mostly flat bike path. Enjoy the views along this trail, as they are among the best in the White Mountains. rock cliff) to climb up on tree roots to avoid particularly slippery or steep areas. Intermittent mist with temps ranging from mid 30s to mid 40s and ~30mph wind at the top. LIVE FREE. Flume, Mt. Going up the flume is a nice walk in the woods, for about 2 miles, cross over some rivers it’s really pretty. Flume was about 6 miles and it’s almost a 3,000ft climb up. [citation needed] Hiking. The trail in was wet and muddy down to the bike path. Only bad part was walking the snowmobile trail/bike trail to trailhead. Mt Flume was the first peak we hit doing the pemi loop. And I would not recommend going down it at all- treacherous to say the least. more, Top Selling Tours & Activities in and around White Mountains. The slide part is hard to describe. Liberty, just 1.1 mile away. Both mountains provide plenty of views. The trail features gradual gains until about the last 1.5 miles where you get the majority of your elevation gain. Liberty. We strongly recommend avoiding Flume Slide until the snow is firmer. Met one lady carring an evening purse on her shoulder. There was water running down the steep bits and it was slippery on top of everything else. On Mount Liberty you get 360 degree views and can see Little Haystack, Lincoln, Canon, and the Kinsmen. If you want to avoid the Flume Slide trail but want to summit Mount Flume you can go up the Liberty Spring trail and then go down the same way. 68 dF at the trailhead, 50 dF at the summit. Ascending Flume was difficult enough with the steep ice covered scrambles, even with microspikes. Flume-Liberty Loop (September 2, 2011) 10 miles, 7.5 hours I had never climbed Mt. So- be prepared mentally for the Flume Slide if you go that route, and as always, have enough water, layers and snack. Lafayette, the first half of the trail on Mt. by Bill Newman. https://www.nhstateparks.org/covid-19, great hike with nicely packed snow. pretty mellow walking, with some incline towards the end. Via Whitehouse, Liberty Spring, Flume Slide, and Franconia Ridge trails. The slide is a ton of work and lots of fun. Note: the Liberty Springs Trail is part of the Appalachian Trail. You are mostly walking in the forest, so bug repellent is useful. There were a few flies/gnats. Liberty, continue a short while longer on the Franconia Ridge Trail until you reach the Liberty Spring Trail. The rest of the hike felt like a breeze after getting to Flume peak, but Liberty was a fairly steep and steady downhill descending stair-like boulders. the leaves are starting to change now and will be at peak soon id guess. Interested in how our wines are hand-crafted, right here in New Hampshire? For any trekking speed, it is a very chill incline. 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The fruit may be from around the world, but our wine embraces the spirit of New Hampshire. Mount Flume + Mount Liberty Loop: 10 mile Loop of Mounts Flume and Liberty - See 3 traveler reviews, 4 candid photos, and great deals for White Mountains, NH, at Tripadvisor. This intimate tour of the winery and chat with the winemaker is a fantastic way to experience Seven Birches Wines. Some sheer drops and great photo opportunities - we took 10 mins to eat our sandwich before heading to liberty... the next peak which is Closer than you think. The view from both Flume and Liberty is outstanding. Went up January 9. Getting to the top of flume is absolutely beautiful, and then walking over to liberty is not super difficult. coming down off liberty wasn't bad--only steep for maybe .2 miles, then lightens off. No regrets there. There were a couple markings, but they were few and far between. we parked at liberty springs parking lot and it was very easy to find the trail from there. Liberty’s true identifiable birthmark, however, is the final scramble to the summit over a rock formation easily … The summits are as good as it gets. The parking lot was huge and had tons of open spots. Google maps here.. We went up Mount Liberty and Mount Flume on a beautiful Wednesday morning, after it had rained the day before. We didn't need a sun hat or sun screen. In winter months, the flume slide trail is extremely ice and difficult. If you like scrambling up near-vertical rock faces, being surrounded by trees, and navigating countless rocks on trails, this trail is for you! We are hikers, but in our 50s, and I'd say we go at an average pace. Hard hike was worth the view though. We started hiking the 4,000 footers last year and Mount Liberty has been my favorite to far. Park at the Flume visitor center in the furthest parking lot and get ready to hike! I'm glad I did this hike, I would not do it again, but I would recommend it to those up for the challenge! Amazing. Incidentally, a nice loop is formed when climbing Liberty and Flume together as a day hike using the Flume Slide and Liberty Spring Trails. Several times we went off the "trail" (i.e. flume go across to Mt. Our previous attempt to climb Flume and Liberty a few weeks ago was scuttled due to bad weather and we ended up climbing Cannon. Lincoln and Mt. Start time was 7:45am. This is absolutely my new favorite trail in the whites! Would not recommend this hike in slippery/icy conditions. Mount Flume is an awesome hike. The slab incline is legit and will challenge all! Liberty Springs is a pretty rocky/bouldery steady descent. Got to the trailhead at 8:30am and still plenty of parking. Definitely go UP Flume and down Liberty. We hiked the loop of Mounts Flume and Liberty at the end of August 2018 on a clear, but not too warm day. This trail is amazing, I definitely recommend it! Flume Slide Trail to Liberty Spring Trail Loop is a 9.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Lincoln, New Hampshire that features a river and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. Washington Auto Road: Tickets & Tours, Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center: Tickets & Tours, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center: Tickets & Tours, Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves: Tickets & Tours, The Basin at Franconia Notch State Park: Tickets & Tours. started around 7:20am--didn't see too many people on the way up but the peak of mount liberty was much busier. I'm 6'4" and still had a hard time reaching some of the footholds. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Please take this advice though - go UP flume DOWN liberty. Liberty-Flume Loop. Cold, icy, very windy, exhausting, but exhilarating with excellent views of the Pemigewasset Wilderness when the weather is clear. For the first 2 miles of the trail it was gradual up. Continued via a left at Liberty Springs Trailhead. Altogether it is 10.1 miles (8.7 if you don't count the flat bike path bit). The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until October. We started just before 6 am and ended just after 12:30 pm (6.5 hours), with a few water breaks along the way, and a brief visit to both peaks. Unlike the wide open ridgewalk found on Mt. Adventure: The Mt. Maybe there were more at one time, but they have worn. Liberty via The Flume Slide Trail for ascent and Liberty Springs Trail for descent. Trailhead: After the Flume Visitor Center parking lot, exit 34A off 93 (note that there is construction right now, so take exit 33), there is a big wooden sign that says "Trailhead".The official name is the Whitehouse Trailhead, although it's not well marked as such. Some climbing some scrambling and very technical. the views are absolutely worth it too!! This trail should be marked extreme if you made the bad choice to go up liberty and down Flume. We hiked the loop over Flume and Liberty Sunday. The "slide" comes from there being rock avalanches. The trail at times is poorly marked. It was a mostly clear day and not too warm (70s) with not too much wind. Flume Slide Trail. Great views from Flume and the slide trail hugs the ridge on the way there, really cool. My partner and I went up the Flume. Went counter clockwise up Flume to Liberty and down to the parking lot. There is a tent site right off of the Liberty Spring trail, and there is a good water source (that is signed) just below it. We had a larger group so it took us 7.5 hrs with many breaks. If you want to avoid the Flume Slide trail but want to summit Mount Flume you can go up the Liberty Spring trail and then go down the same way. Also would be quite difficult in the rain. Liberty is under cover of interesting alpine tree growths. We had 2 liters of water each and got through about 1 liter each. Overall the trails and views were great, well worth the hike. Flume and Mt. You’ll work hard for no view, and the rocks will be treacherous if wet. Length 9.3 miElevation gain 3576 ftRoute type Loop We parked at "The Basin" exit and walked south about a mile down the bike trail until it met up at the junction with the Liberty Spring Trail/AT. (Please note this is not rockclimbing - it’s not the hardest thing in the world but it is definitely not the easiest. ) Essential gear: microspikes (or more) and strong mental fortitude. So, not for the timid. Started out at the trailhead in the dark at The Basin parking lot at 5:15am. as others have said, this hike starts out very manageable and once you get to the flume slide the difficulty really picks up. no fee and it has a bathroom. Hike Length: Dayhike. Some people miss it and have 1 mile extra to hike up the road. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. My 4 stars are really for AllTrails because categorizing this as hard misses the fact that it’s really next level hard. Things to do near Mount Flume + Mount Liberty Loop. Flume is one of the designated 48 Four Thousand Footers in New Hampshire as is its nearest neighbor, Mt. Great 360 views. Our plan was to go up Mount Flume (4327′) on Flume Slide trail, then cross over to Mount Liberty (4459′) and come down the Liberty Spring trail. 10 mile Loop of Mounts Flume and Liberty We hiked the loop of Mounts Flume and Liberty at the end of August 2018 on a clear, but not too warm day. Then you get to the steep part, which is about a mile and a half and most of it is traversing up straight rock faces. The hike overall is moderately difficult with some very difficult spots. Liberty Springs Trail- This is the most direct approach to Mt Liberty and is often used as part of a loop with the Flume Slide trail or as and out-and-back to Flume. This is a moderate loop trail to Mount Flume in White Mountain National Forest. Overall review: My partner LOVED this hike (he said it was his favorite hike I've ever taken him on) but I'm giving it 4/5 because I found the scramble really difficult and scary at times. Coming from Mt Flume you drop about 500′ before heading back up making it a bit of a climb but definitely worth it. Beautiful short hike to the flowing gorge. I'm 5'2 and two times my partner had to hoist me up sections because I couldn't reach footholds/handholds. We hiked the second weekend of November and were fortunate it had snowed 2-3in the night before which made for beautiful views! Flume and Mt. The hike starts at the Flume Trailhead along I-93. All routes are scenic and summit views from a rocky perch are excellent. If it was a warmer, clearer day, both would have been good at the summits. Mount Flume – Liberty Loop With the last Friday of ‘Summer’, Clark and I headed back to the New Hampshire to finish off the Franconia Range 4,000 footers. Along the Liberty Springs Trail. Approximately 10 miles round-trip. The views were amazing and made the long climb up well worth the effort. Our group of 4 fairly experienced hikers found this very challenging but we managed (and several even enjoyed it). There was just the tiniest bit of snow near the peak, but nothing to worry about. READ Once you pass the worst of it, there is still a good climb up a "traditional" White Mountain scramble. After the Flume slide trail the rest (the Franconia Ridge and the Liberty Spring trails) seemed normal- some scrambles, some rolling bits, nothing too taxing. Liberty. State Route 20 (SR 20), also known as the North Cascades Highway, is a state highway that traverses the U.S. state of Washington.It is the state's longest highway, traveling 436 miles (702 km) across the northern areas of Washington, from U.S. Route 101 (US 101) at Discovery Bay on the Olympic Peninsula to US 2 near the Idaho state border in Newport. My 50 pound dog did great. Temperature was around 65-70 and used about 3L of water. I'm assuming there are toilets at the Flume Visitor's Center, but it was closed when we started. Liberty Springs Trail. You cruise along for a long while before climbing near vertical faces for the last big push. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from May until October. From the Flume Visitor parking lot it is 0.7 miles to the Liberty Spring trail head along the paved and mostly flat bike path. Enjoy the views along this trail, as they are among the best in the White Mountains. rock cliff) to climb up on tree roots to avoid particularly slippery or steep areas. Intermittent mist with temps ranging from mid 30s to mid 40s and ~30mph wind at the top. LIVE FREE. Flume, Mt. Going up the flume is a nice walk in the woods, for about 2 miles, cross over some rivers it’s really pretty. Flume was about 6 miles and it’s almost a 3,000ft climb up. [citation needed] Hiking. The trail in was wet and muddy down to the bike path. Only bad part was walking the snowmobile trail/bike trail to trailhead. Mt Flume was the first peak we hit doing the pemi loop. And I would not recommend going down it at all- treacherous to say the least. more, Top Selling Tours & Activities in and around White Mountains. The slide part is hard to describe. Liberty, just 1.1 mile away. Both mountains provide plenty of views. The trail features gradual gains until about the last 1.5 miles where you get the majority of your elevation gain. Liberty. We strongly recommend avoiding Flume Slide until the snow is firmer. Met one lady carring an evening purse on her shoulder. There was water running down the steep bits and it was slippery on top of everything else. On Mount Liberty you get 360 degree views and can see Little Haystack, Lincoln, Canon, and the Kinsmen. If you want to avoid the Flume Slide trail but want to summit Mount Flume you can go up the Liberty Spring trail and then go down the same way. 68 dF at the trailhead, 50 dF at the summit. Ascending Flume was difficult enough with the steep ice covered scrambles, even with microspikes. Flume-Liberty Loop (September 2, 2011) 10 miles, 7.5 hours I had never climbed Mt. So- be prepared mentally for the Flume Slide if you go that route, and as always, have enough water, layers and snack. Lafayette, the first half of the trail on Mt. by Bill Newman. https://www.nhstateparks.org/covid-19, great hike with nicely packed snow. pretty mellow walking, with some incline towards the end. Via Whitehouse, Liberty Spring, Flume Slide, and Franconia Ridge trails. The slide is a ton of work and lots of fun. Note: the Liberty Springs Trail is part of the Appalachian Trail. You are mostly walking in the forest, so bug repellent is useful. There were a few flies/gnats. Liberty, continue a short while longer on the Franconia Ridge Trail until you reach the Liberty Spring Trail. The rest of the hike felt like a breeze after getting to Flume peak, but Liberty was a fairly steep and steady downhill descending stair-like boulders. the leaves are starting to change now and will be at peak soon id guess. Interested in how our wines are hand-crafted, right here in New Hampshire? For any trekking speed, it is a very chill incline. 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