![]() Like I said above, we avoided that trail altogether, so we kept to the left and started on Liberty Springs Trail. If you want to do the loop, this is where you will want to keep right and ascend up Flume Slide Trail. After we crossed a bridge and walked another 0.6 miles, we came to the junction of the Liberty Springs Trail and the Flume Slide Trail. Most people let us know when they were approaching, but others came out of nowhere. Bikers flew on this path, so we had to make sure we were paying attention. The first 0.9 miles of Liberty Springs Trail was along a bike path, so we had to watch out for bikers. Although it was humid, it was a low 70-degree day, so it was perfect for hiking! We wanted to get on the trail early because the forecast showed rain later in the day. My wonderful friend Chelsea and I started the hike to Mount Liberty and Mount Flume at 8:00 AM on a beautiful Saturday morning. It is crucial to pack out what you pack in and throw away your trash properly. Either way you decide to hike Mount Liberty and Mount Flume, the hike gains about 3,600 feet of elevation, so prepare your legs for some climbing!! Mount Liberty and Mount Flume Hike via Liberty Springs Trail We avoided Flume Slide Trail altogether and ascended and descended Liberty Springs Trail. Flume Slide Trail is a VERY difficult trail with incredibly steep rock scrambles, so I do not recommend descending it. ![]() NOTE: If you want to hike this as a loop, go up Flume Slide Trail and down Liberty Springs Trail. Park at the Flume visitor center in the furthest parking lot and get ready to hike! It can be hiked as a loop or out and back, and both are about the same mileage. Mount Liberty (4,459’) and Mount Flume (4,327’) are two 4,000-footers usually hiked together. Level: Difficult Mount Liberty and Mount Flume Hike Overview Trail: Liberty Springs Trail > Franconia Ridge Trail Mount Liberty and Mount Flume Hike Details
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