The Top 20 Gorges in the Appalachian Mountains
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20
to choose from in the Appalachian Mountains. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Appalachian Mountains.
to choose from in the Appalachian Mountains. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Appalachian Mountains.
Last updated: November 23, 2025
The Flume Gorge Visitor Center
Highlight • Rest Area
The Flume Gorge Visitor Center serves as a hub of information and amenities for visitors exploring Franconia Notch State Park. Situated near the gorge, the center offers educational exhibits on …
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Little Devils Stairs Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall
This section of the Little Devils Stairs Loop basically will take you up the Keyser Run stream. Throughout this section, you will have to cross the stream multiple times and …
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Castle Rock Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Castle Rock Trail begins near Grandview Main Overlook and ends where it intersects the Grandview Rim Trail after about 1 km (.6 miles). The hike goes along huge rock …
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Table Rock Flume Brook
Highlight • Natural Monument
Table Rock is located in the Flume Brook stream, and is a unique rock formation of granite eroded by the water of the stream over time. Interesting and unique natural formation!
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Quechee Gorge Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
The Quechee Gorge Bridge overlooks the Quechee Gorge, which is also known as "Vermont's little Grand Canyon." This deep, mile-long chasm was formed during the Ice Age, by the melting …
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Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail (“The Ammi") is the fastest route that takes you to the Cloud Hut lakes.
Be careful, because it can be very slippery in places.
Be careful, because it can be very slippery in places.
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Turkey Spur Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Turkey Spur Overlook is at the end of the Grandview Rim Trail about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) from the Visitor Center lying atop a huge rock outcrop. It offers stunning …
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Grandview Main Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
After a short walk from the parking area and Grandview Visitor Center, you will enjoy views of the New River at Grandview Main Overlook about 425 m above the river. …
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Sterling Gorge Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
The Sterling Gorge Falls is a series of short cascading falls in the Sterling Gorge; there are three falls, six cascade sets, and eight pools. Not all of them, however, …
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Rocky Gorge
Highlight • Waterfall
Rocky Gorge delivers pretty much exactly what the name promises. A beautiful small gorge with a nice waterfall along the Swift River. Take a little walk on the rocks and just enjoy the beauty.
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