Mt. Washington Auto Road Tours

This is the beginning of the Mount Washington Auto Road, which is an option for reaching the summit if you don't care for the incredible adventure of hiking it. Also, if you do hike to the summit but things go awry and you can't hike back, you can hop on a shuttle (with your dog!) that will you drop you off here, at the entrance, from which point you're on your own to get back to wherever you've parked.
This is the beginning of the Mount Washington Auto Road, which is an option for reaching the summit if you don't care for the incredible adventure of hiking it. Also, if you do hike to the summit but things go awry and you can't hike back, you can hop on a shuttle (with your dog!) that will you drop you off here, at the entrance, from which point you're on your own to get back to wherever you've parked.
What a magical place Mt. Washington is!! Was not expecting to be so nervous on the "double lane" road that leads up to the summit mountain camp, 8 miles in total but at least 4 are extremely dangerous travel on tight mountain roads with certain death if u happen to go off the side.. Leading to a elevation around 6300 feet, the highest point in the north east!!!
On the Mt Washington road in October
Mount Washington The mountain is notorious for its erratic weather. On the afternoon of April 12, 1934, the Mount Washington Observatory recorded a windspeed of 231 miles per hour at the summit, the world record for most of the 20th century. # nature

Reviews of Mt. Washington Auto Road

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Verified traveler

Terrible but exiting!!!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We arrived I guess before the winter season even though it was Mid-October. It snowed so the road closed our first day, the second day they decided to close for the season. The staff was friendly and can’t wait to return to complete this off our bucket list.

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Wildcat Mountain and Ski Area aerial view in summer from top of the Mount Washington, White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire NH, USA.

Wildcat Mountain Ski Area

4.5/5(139 reviews)

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Mount Washington State Park

5/5(544 reviews)

Whether you explore it by car, train or foot, this park located at the summit of Mount Washington promises beautiful scenery and breathtaking views.

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Mount Washington Cog Railway showing railway items

Mount Washington Cog Railway

4.5/5(216 reviews)

Hop aboard the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway and traverse up Mount Washington to New England’s highest peak.

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Historic covered bridge spanning a mountain river running through a colourful forest at the peak of fall foliage on a partly cloudy autumn day. Stunning autumn colours.

Raft NH

Enjoy an outing to Raft NH during your stay in Gorham. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Raft NH

Best Lodging Options Near Mt. Washington Auto Road

The Glen House Hotel

The Glen House Hotel

3.5 out of 5
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Town and Country Inn & Resort

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2.5 out of 5
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Top Notch Inn

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3 out of 5
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Quality Inn & Suites Gorham Riverside

Quality Inn & Suites Gorham Riverside

2.5 out of 5
130 Main St. Gorham NH
Quality Inn & Suites Gorham Riverside
Moose Brook Motel

Moose Brook Motel

2.5 out of 5
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Moose Brook Motel
Rodeway Inn Gorham Riverside

Rodeway Inn Gorham Riverside

2 out of 5
130 Main Street, Building B Gorham NH
Rodeway Inn Gorham Riverside
Strictly Moose Luxury Vacation Suites

Strictly Moose Luxury Vacation Suites

3.5 out of 5
129 Main St Gorham NH
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Mt Madison Inn & Suites

Mt Madison Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
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Northern Peaks Motor Inn

Northern Peaks Motor Inn

2.5 out of 5
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