Do note that there are several side paths that run through the woods along the slide that bypass some of the most challenging portions! These are a good option if you’re feeling nervous. The trail is often wet due to all of the small springs on the slopes so use extra caution on slick rocks! The trail continues climbing steeply over rocks and roots until it reaches the Franconia Ridge Trail. Note that you should be careful to not accidentally knock down small stones that could hit hikers below you similarly, make sure no one above you does the same! We didn’t have any issues with this, but it can happen. When you start feeling gravel becoming more and more common as you hike along, this is where the real climbing begins as the trail climbs 1,400 feet in the remaining 0.7 miles! The slide consists of very loose rock, ledges, and lots of rock slab. For these reasons, you should not attempt this trail if it has rained recently and you should definitely not descend it! The lower portion of the trail (the first 2.5 miles or so) climb moderately through the woods, crossing some water at places and running along a brook for a bit. It is extremely steep and the terrain is very rough. However, the upper section of this trail is absolutely brutal. In 3.3 miles, you’ll be at the summit of Mount Flume. After 0.6 miles on the Liberty Springs Trail you will come to the junction with the Flume Slide Trail, which is the trail you’ll take to ascend doing this loop. Following the bike path, you’ll come to a bridge that you will cross and you will end up at the Liberty Springs Trail. You’ll begin by taking the Whitehouse Trail for 0.7 miles until it connects with a bike path. This hike starts at the parking lot found right near the Flume Visitor Center. Trail Summary: This is a fun loop hike that gets two 4,000 footers using a steep slide trail. Take Liberty Spring Trail until you come to a junction with the Flume Slide Trail, which you will then take to Franconia Ridge Trail. Ascend via Whitehouse Trail to Bike Path to Liberty Spring Trail. Trails Used: The parking for this hike is at Flume Visitor Center. There are numerous smooth rock slabs that are usually wet and slippery. The upper section of this trail is extremely rough and steep. Description: This trail will take you to the Franconia Ridge Trail right below the summit of Mount Flume.
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