Flume Cascade is the less-visited sister of nearby Silver Cascade, which lies a few hundred feet southeast of these falls. Flume Cascade is often confused with The Flume, which is actually part of the Falls on the Flume-Pool Loop, a separate waterfall in a different region of the White Mountains.

At Flume Cascade, small cascades and plunges end up in the Saco River below the highway. Be sure to scramble up alongside the right side of the falls for additional and improved views that are not seen from the highway. The falls is even more beautiful in early spring when some of the water is still frozen. During this time, the waterfall not only looks larger and bolder, but the ice formations created here over the rock face can be quite dazzling.

Also take time to enjoy the scenic views of Crawford Notch, both from the road and from the parking area.

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Flume Cascade Directions:

The Flume Cascade is located at mile marker 44 on Rt. 302 in Hart’s Location on the side of the road, in fact it ends under the bridge on Route 302 There is a parking lot off the road (Parking Lot GPS: N44° 12.546′ | W071° 24.273′), be careful crossing the highway as cars tend to go very fast through this area and visibility can be tricky. The Flume Cascade is located a few hundred feet West of Silver Cascade. These two Cascades are very tall, in fact much taller than most people think. Be sure to walk around and try to get a good look at the very top of this cascade…. you may be surprised.

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While you’re visiting Flume Cascade, be sure to also look at the South side of the parking lot for a small sign on the guardrail for the “Dismal Pool.” the Dismal Pool is down the hill at the bottom of the Gorge that Rt. 302 runs through.