Drive, Tour & Explore Ernie Mills Photography WELCOME TO THE LEGENDARY MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD MOUNT WASHINGTON Opened in 1861, the Mt. Washington Auto Road is America’s oldest man-made attraction more than a mile into the sky to the highest point in the Northeast at 6,288 feet. You can drive your own vehicle, starting at the base-area Toll House (some restrictions apply), or take a guided tour beginning at our scenic base lodge.
For over 150 years, friends and The Auto Road is home to many families have driven, toured and renowned events, such as the annual explored the Mt. Washington Auto “Northeast Delta Dental Mount Road making it the first and oldest Washington Road Race” held each man-made attraction in the country! June. Our most historic event, the “Mount Washington Hillclimb” auto Completed and opened to the public race, returns in 2020. Known as in 1861, the privately owned and “Climb To The Clouds,” this is one of operated Auto Road climbs 4,618 the oldest car races in the country, feet from the base and reaches held on-and-off since 1904.
FROM BASE TO SUMMIT, FIND ADVENTURE AT EVERY TURN What can you do on the Mt. Washington Auto Road?
From family-friendly nature hikes to guided tours to the DON'T MISS THE AUTO ROAD summit, the Mt. Washington Auto Road is your gateway to DURING FALL FOLIAGE! adventure! Here are a few ideas for a great day of adventure: • Enjoy a two and three-hour guided tour • Scenic pull-offs with amazing views and short hikes • Travel through 4 different ecological zones • Discover rare alpine flowers and birds • Short walks and scenic hikes from the base area • The Red Barn Museum at the base, with its historic Auto Road displays and antique vehicles — FREE! EXPERIENCE SUNRISE FROM THE SUMMIT! • Mount Washington Observatory’s Extreme Weather JUNE 24 • JULY 29 • AUGUST 26 Museum on the summit — FREE with road admission! • Singletrack and family-friendly trail biking, as well as guided wildlife kayak trips at Great Glen Outfitters
MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD 2018 (603) 466-3988 • MtWashingtonAutoRoad.com
1 Mount Washington Auto Road, Route 16, Gorham, NH 03581 WELCOME TO THE MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD, AMERICA'S OLDEST MAN-MADE ATTRACTION
As the highest peak in the Northeast, MT. WASHINGTON - 6,288’ Mt. Washington offers spectacular panoramic views and is known as • 7-mile post Tuckerman Alpine Garden home to the world’s Ravine worst weather! Huntington Ravine REACH THE HIGHEST PEAK IN THE NORTHEAST! Just a short walk brings • 6-mile post you to breathtaking Cragway views overlooking Mt. Washington SnowCoach Huntington Ravine, 5-mile post • “Top-of-the-Tour” - 4,200’ the White Mountains Chandler Ridge and, on a clear day, to the Atlantic ocean! • 4-mile post The Horn Great Gulf Wilderness WALK TO VIEWS OF HUNTINGTON RAVINE Halfway House Site Mt. Washington Auto Road • 3-mile post The Mt. Washington Appalachian Trail Auto Road offers easy Crossing Low’s Bald Spot - 2,875’ access to four unique alpine zones—home to • 2-mile post rare flowers and bird Start your guided tour species. Drive yourself from our scenic base or book a guided tour. lodge or stop in for WHITE MOUNTAIN breakfast, lunch, NATIONAL FOREST YOU'LL FIND ADVENTURE AT EVERY TURN NH-made souvenirs, • 1-mile post bike rentals or to book a guided kayak tour!
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, GIFTS & GUIDED TOURS The whole family will From leisurely paddles enjoy biking, walking along scenic northern or hiking on our scenic rivers to exhilarating trail system, which whitewater runs on the Begin your twists its way through Androscoggin River, our adventure at the Base Elevation - 1,563’ trails, meadows and staff will guide you to a Auto Road and stunning vistas. truly memorable day. Great Glen Trails base lodge. RENT BIKES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY GUIDED KAYAK TOURS & WILDLIFE VIEWING Guided tours offer a unique opportunity to learn the true MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD RATES AND SCHEDULE nature and history of Mount Washington and the Auto Road. For additional information call (603) 466-3988 or visit MtWashingtonAutoRoad.com 2018 OPERATING SCHEDULE 2018 DRIVE YOURSELF RATES
Operating hours are ALWAYS subject to weather. Car + driver: $31. Includes a bumper sticker and “Cloudy ... but the weather was awesome!” audio tour on CD in English, French or German. Private Vehicle Operating Hours Motorcycle + operator: $17. “We almost chose not to make the drive since the weather was cloudy and we couldn’t even see Mount Washington from (Special Hours of Operation noted on previous page) Additional adult: $9. Children ages 5-12: $7. Ages 4 and under: Free. Season Pass: $179 town. We decided to take a guided tour and OMG it was awesome! The clouds broke just enough for us to get some Early May – May 25...... 9:00 am – 4:00 pm views and the winds were blowing so hard we had to hold on to each other. The kids were screaming . . . they loved it!” May 26 – June 15...... 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 2-HOUR GUIDED TOURS June 16 ...... 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm June 17 – August 26 ...... 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Available May 26 - October 21. Two-hour guided tours Drive yourself, and stop along the way to explore the August 27 – September 30...... 8:00 am – 5:00 pm offer 1 hour on the summit and are available from October 1 – October 21...... 8:00 am – 4:00 pm 8:30 am until 5:00 pm without reservation (8:30 am Auto Road at your own pace and on your own schedule. until 4:00 pm after October 1). One-way hiker shuttles Please note: Closing times listed above are the last time cars are also available—check our website for details. are allowed to start up the Auto Road. ALL vehicles must leave the summit no later than 45 minutes after closing time, Reservations are available for the following tours and and continue directly to the base. Also, all New Hampshire must be BOOKED ONLINE: 9:00 am, 11:15 am, 1:30 State Park facilities at the summit may not be available early pm, and 3:45 pm. Limited availability for reservations. and late in the day or during inclement weather. Round Trip One Way Adults: ...... $36...... $31 Seniors (62+) and Military: ....$31...... $26 Children ages 5-12: ...... $16...... $13 VEHICLE SIZE RESTRICTIONS Children ages 4 and under: ....Free...... Free Safety dictates that particular vehicles with mechanical limitations and certain vehicles with full passenger loads 3-HOUR GUIDED ADVENTURE TOURS cannot be permitted on the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Also, trucks larger than standard pickup size, camper Available June 8 - August 31 on Wednesdays, Fridays vans and RVs are not allowed. The maximum wheelbase and Sundays at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Three-hour accepted is 161 inches. The maximum vehicle width is guided tours allow extra time to explore scenic areas 85 inches, including mirrors. Please visit our website along the Auto Road with a dedicated tour guide. Must for a complete list of vehicle restrictions. be BOOKED ONLINE. 2018 DATES, EVENTS & SPECIAL HOURS OF OPERATION Adults and children: ...... $65 pp The following events may affect our regular operating times All tickets include free admission to the Mt. Washington Observatory’s Extreme Weather Museum at the summit. • Alton Weagle Day: May 26 Additionally, a portion of your ticket goes to support the non-profit Mt. ashingtonW Observatory and the Mt. Washington • Bicknell’s Thrush Tours: June 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11 Special Hours of Operation State Park. All rates and dates are subject to change. Please check our website for updates and additional information. Ride to the Sky - Motorcycles Only: June 11 & 14 • June 11 & 14: (motorcycles only) - Closed to cars (Guided Tours avail.) • Northeast Delta Dental June 16: (foot race) - Open 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm Mt. Washington Road Race: June 16 June 24: (sunrise drive) - Open 3:30 am – 6:00 pm DIRECTIONS & OTHER WHITENE K MOUNTAIN ATTRACTIONS • Sunrise Drive: June 24 A The Mt. Washington Auto Road is located on RouteBRUNSWIC 16 in beautiful Pinkham TINotch, NH, 18 miles north of North Conway, NH ATV Day: June 30 June 30: (NH ATV Day) - Closed to cars (Guided Tours available) O • NH and 8 miles south of Gorham, NH. Please note that we are sometimes Chard to find with GPS devices. ryT “1 Mount July 29: (sunrise drive) - Open 4:00 am – 6:00 pm S
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York New 80 EY A JERS VANI NEW NSYL D YLAN WINTER TOURS ABOARD THE MT. WASHINGTON SNOWCOACH Winter Tours On When the snow flies, join us for comfortable tours to an extreme world at 4,200 feet! MOUNT WASHINGTON
COMFORTBLE TOURS TO TREELINE TO AN EXTREME WORLD ON MT. WASHINGTON! Powered by a custom 4-track drivetrain, our 12-passenger SnowCoaches (typically carrying 7-9 people on board) transport guests to treeline at 4,200 feet, on a truly unforgettable winter journey that anyone of any age can enjoy! Winter tours are approximately 90 minutes long and include 15 minutes at the “top-of-the-tour” to experience breathtaking views into the Great Gulf Wilderness or perhaps some of Don’t miss your chance to experience the extreme weather which Mount Washington is famous for! the “world’s worst weather” on Mount Washington, the highest peak Want more adventure? Snowshoe down from anywhere along the tour! in the Northeast!
WINTER TOURS ADULT/SENIOR JUNIOR (5-12)
SNOWCOACH TICKET $49 $30 TRAILS TOTAL TICKET $69 $49 ASK FOR THE TRAILS TOTAL TICKET! Our T3 includes a SnowCoach tour, snow tubing, ski and snowshoe rentals, and a trail pass!
SNOWCOACH TOURS DEPART DAILY (weather permitting), December through March from the Great Glen Trails lodge at the base MT. WASHINGTON SNOWCOACH of the Mt. Washington Auto Road on a first-come, first-served basis. (603) 466-3988 • SnowCoachNH.com For more information, photos and videos, visit SnowCoachNH.com 1 MountW Washingtoninter Auto T Road,ours Route o 16,n Gorham, NH 03581 2018 To be sure we’re operating the day of your visit, call (603) 466-3988.