Mount Flume Explained

Mount Flume
Elevation Ft:4,328
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:408
Listing:White Mountain 4000-Footers
Location:Grafton County, New Hampshire, U.S.
Range:Franconia Range
Coordinates:44.109°N -71.6279°W
Map:New Hampshire#USA
Coordinates Ref:[2]
Topo:USGS Lincoln
Easiest Route:Hike

Mount Flume is a 4328adj=onNaNadj=on[1] mountain at the southern end of the Franconia Range in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, United States. Mount Flume is the lowest in elevation of the peaks in the Franconia Range that are accessible by official hiking trails.

The summit marks the western border of the Pemigewasset Wilderness within the White Mountain National Forest. From the summit, there are outstanding views of Franconia Notch and the Kinsman Range to the west and the Franconia Range to the north, with limited views of the Pemigewasset Wilderness and the Twin Range to the east.

Hiking

The peak can be reached from the southeast by starting on the Lincoln Woods Trail and turning onto the Osseo Trail, for a total of 5.6miles with a 3150adj=onNaNadj=on elevation gain. From the west the peak can be climbed via the Liberty Spring Trail, followed by the Flume Slide Trail, for a total of 4.1miles with a 2950adj=onNaNadj=on elevation gain. From the north the summit is reached by the Franconia Ridge Trail coming from the summit of Mount Liberty. The Flume Slide Trail is a notably steep and slippery climb, and its use is discouraged in wet weather or snow. It is not recommended as a descending trail.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 6915 . Mount Flume, New Hampshire . 2010-03-23.
  2. 871894 . Mount Flume . 2010-03-23.
  3. Book: Smith . Steven D. . White Mountain Guide: AMC's comprehensive guide to hiking trails in the White Mountain National Forest . 2017 . Boston . 978-1-934028-85-8 . 160-161, 191-192 . 30th.