New Hampshire is just teeming with natural beauty. This includes the everyday things that have become so commonplace we pass them without a second glance. In a way, we’re lucky to have that luxury. As much as we love the daily beauty we’re presented with, we appreciate the unique and special places just as much. This beautiful, natural gorge allows visitors the chance to get up-close to mother nature’s strength and we love it!

The most exciting natural attraction in the state is Lost River Gorge, in North Woodstock's Kinsman Notch.
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This gorge with its network of caves to explore date back to when Ice Age glaciers melted, creating rushing water that carved the intricate gorge pattern.
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Owned by a conservation association for visitors to explore, this is one of the most fun ways to understand the geological makeup of the the state.
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The gorge goes down as deep at 300 feet in some places!
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And a .75-mile boardwalk trail with about 1,000 stairs leads down and into the gorge.
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The area was discovered back in 1852 when two boys were fishing in the area. One lost his footing and fell, landing below in a pool of water.
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While we don't recommend falling, we do recommend exploring just as those two boys once did.
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There are places where you can squeeze into some of the caverns and caves created by the rushing Ice Age water.
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And just as there are views beneath the ground, there are some fantastic things to see far above it too!
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The scenic views of the area from viewing platforms are not to be missed.
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Whenever you visit, be sure to bring good shoes as there's quite a bit of walking to be done here. But it's all worth it for the history and the views.
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Lost River Gorge is open at different days and hours from early May through mid-October. From early June through the end of August you can visit every day from 9 a.m. to either 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. From early May through the end of May and early September through mid-October you can visit Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During these weeks they’re closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The property is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admissions is $22 for everyone 4 and above if you purchase your tickets in advance and $25 for everyone 4 and above if you choose to buy them on-site. These are based on availability so it’s best to buy in advance if you can. You’ll want to check their website for exact days and times, as well as ticket prices. You can follow them on Facebook and they can be reached on 603-745-8031.

While the top is wheelchair accessible, the dirt paths leading to the boardwalk may not be usable for some wheelchairs and strollers.

The landscape of the state allows for lots of fun natural features and formations to explore. If you love this as much as we do you can also consider a hike to this rocky cave in New Hampshire for an out-of-this-world experience!

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Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves, 1712 Lost River Rd, North Woodstock, NH 03262, USA