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Crawford Notch State Park: Kedron Flume

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Trail Overview

A short steep climb from the historic Willey House up to the Kedron Flume, and to trails continuing over the Willey Range
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Trail Activity
Hiking Snowshoeing
Length
0.90 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Moderate
Town
Hart's Location (NH)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No
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Description

The Kedron Flume Trail is a 0.9-mile trail popularly used to climb Mount Willey (4,285') via the Willey Range Trail, or simply hiked to access the Kedron Flume waterfall 0.7 miles up the trail. Beginning from behind the historic Willey House, the Kedron Flume Trail climbs 0.2 miles gradually to the Conway Scenic Railroad. After crossing the tracks, the trail climbs steeply for 0.5 miles to the Kedron Flume along Kedron Brook. Beyond the Flume, the trail climbs another 0.2 miles where it ends at the Ethan Pond Trail / Appalachian Trail. Hikers headed up Mount Willey can continue right uphill for 0.3 miles to the beginning of the Willey Range Trail.

Other Information

Before you hike, know the hiker responsibility code and be prepared:

  • With knowledge and gear
  • To leave your plans
  • To stay together
  • To turn back
  • For emergencies
  • To share the hiker code with others.

Visit the hikeSafe website to learn more!

Trail Manager

These trails are managed jointly by NH State Parks and the White Mountain National Forest and maintained by the Appalachian Mountain Club. For more information, contact:

Appalachian Mountain Club
P.O. Box 298
361 Route 16
Gorham, NH 03581
Phone: 603-466-2721
AMCinformation@outdoors.org
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White Mountain National Forest: Saco Ranger District
33 Kancamagus Highway
Conway, NH 03818
Phone: (603) 447-5448 x 0
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New Hampshire State Parks
New Hampshire State Parks
172 Pembroke Road
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-3556
nhparks@dncr.nh.gov
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Trail Tips

Travel on Durable Surfaces
Walk single file in the middle of the trail. Wear the right shoes and enjoy the mud – you're in the great outdoors!

Trailhead Information

Willey House Trailhead: From Interstate 95, take Exit 35 for US-3 N, just north of Franconia Notch. Take US-3 10.4 miles to Twin Mountain, then turn right to head east on US-302 towards Crawford Notch. Continue 11.5 miles east on US-302 through Crawford Notch State Park, and park at the historic Willey House. The Kedron Flume Trail begins across the street from the parking area. 

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