the Flume

gorge, New Hampshire, United States

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The Flume is a narrow gorge located in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire, United States. This scenic pass, carved by glacial action, extends 70 feet deep along the flank of Mount Liberty. The term "flume" itself can refer to a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains, similar to a gorge or ravine. Franconia Notch is a well-known landmark in the White Mountains, historically featuring the "Old Man of the Mountain" rock formation, which tragically collapsed in 2003. The area is now a state park and part of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.123

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Franconia Notch
…includes at its southern end the Flume, a narrow gorge 70 feet (21 meters) deep that extends along the flank of Mount Liberty (4,460 feet [1,359 meters]). Cannon Mountain (4,186 feet [1,276 meters]) itself, which is 5 miles (8 km) south of Franconia village, has skiing facilities and an aerial…
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…includes at its southern end the Flume, a narrow gorge 70 feet (21 meters) deep that extends along the flank of Mount Liberty (4,460 feet [1,359 meters]). Cannon Mountain (4,186 feet [1,276 meters]) itself, which is 5 miles (8 km) south of Franconia village, has skiing facilities and an aerial…
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