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 feet from the base and reaches 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 the 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 “Mount Washington Road Race” held Road making it the first and oldest each June. Our most historic event, man-made attraction in the country! the “Mount Washington Hillclimb” auto race, returns in 2017. Known Completed and opened to the public as “Climb To The Clouds,” this is one in 1861, the privately owned and of the oldest car races in the country, operated Auto Road climbs 4,618 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 T Discover rare alpine flowers and birds o • u rT om heRoad.c • 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 25 • JULY 30 • AUGUST 27 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 2017 (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
2017 OPERATING SCHEDULE 2-HOUR GUIDED TOURS
“Cloudy ... but the weather was awesome!” Operating hours are ALWAYS subject to weather. Two-hour guided tours offer 1 hour on the summit and are available without reservation from 8:30 am until Private Vehicle Operating Hours “We almost chose not to make the drive since the weather was cloudy and we couldn’t even see Mount Washington from 5:00 pm (8:30 am until 4:00 pm after October 1). (Special Hours of Operation noted on previous page) One-way hiker shuttles are also available. town. We decided to take a guided tour and OMG it was awesome! The clouds broke just enough for us to get some views and the winds were blowing so hard we had to hold on to each other. The kids were screaming . . . they loved it!” Early May – May 26...... 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Reservations are available for 9:00 am tours only, May 27 – June 16...... 8:30 am – 5:00 pm through September 24. BOOK ONLINE (24 HOURS IN June 17 ...... 1:30 am – 6:00 pm ADVANCE) TO SAVE $5 PER PERSON! Drive yourself, and stop along the way to explore the June 18 – August 27 ...... 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Round Trip One Way August 28 – October 1...... 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Adults: ...... $36...... $31 Auto Road at your own pace and on your own schedule. October 2 – Late October...... 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Seniors (62+) and Military: ....$31...... $26 Children ages 5-12: ...... $16...... $13 Please note: Closing times listed above are the last time cars Children ages 4 and under: ....Free...... Free are allowed to start up the Auto Road. ALL vehicles must leave the summit no later than 45 minutes after closing time. Also, all New Hampshire State Park facilities at the summit 3-HOUR GUIDED ADVENTURE TOURS may not be available early and late in the day or during We offer three-hour Guided Tours for the opportunity inclement weather. to explore scenic areas along the Auto Road with a dedicated tour guide. Available on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 10:00 am, June 7 - September 1. VEHICLE SIZE RESTRICTIONS BOOK ONLINE (24 HOURS AHEAD) AND SAVE $5 PP. Safety dictates that particular vehicles with mechanical Adults and children: ...... $65 pp limitations and certain vehicles with full passenger loads cannot be permitted on the Mt. Washington Auto Road. 2017 DRIVE YOURSELF RATES Also, trucks larger than standard pickup size, camper vans and RVs are not allowed. The maximum wheelbase Car + driver: $29. Includes a bumper sticker and accepted is 161 inches. The maximum vehicle width is audio tour on CD in English, French or German. 85 inches, including mirrors. Please visit our website Motorcycle + operator: $17. 2017 DATES, EVENTS & SPECIAL HOURS OF OPERATION for a complete list of vehicle restrictions. Additional adult: $9. Children ages 5-12: $7. The following events may affect our regular operating times Ages 4 and under: Free. Season Pass: $150 All tickets include free admission to the Mt. Washington Observatory’s Extreme Weather Museum at the summit. Alton Weagle Day: May 27 • Special Hours of Operation Additionally, a portion of your ticket goes to support the non-profit Mt. ashingtonW Observatory and the Mt. Washington • Bicknell’s Thrush Tours: May 28; June 3, 6, 8 & 16 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 12 & 15 June 12 & 15: (motorcycles only) - Closed to cars (Guided Tours avail.) • NEDD Mt. Washington Road Race: June 17 June 17: (foot race) - Open 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm • NH ATV Day: June 24 June 24: (NH ATV Day) - Closed to cars (Guided Tours available) NE K Sunrise Drive: June 25 June 25: (sunrise opening) - Open 3:30 am – 6:00 am DIRECTIONS & OTHER WHITE MOUNTAINA ATTRACTIONS • TI The Mt. Washington Auto Road is located on RouteBRUNSWIC 16 in Pinkham Notch, NH,O 18 miles north of North Conway, NH and 8 • Subaru Mt. Washington Hillclimb: July 7 - 9 July 7: (auto race) - Open 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm C miles south of the town of Gorham, NH. Please note that we are sometimes S hard to find with GPS devices. ryT “1 Mount
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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 2017 To be sure we’re operating the day of your visit, call (603) 466-3988.