While you're here, visit the Douglas A. Philbrook Red Barn Museum behind our Base Lodge. The museum is free!
Visiting often? We have a season pass. It also makes a great gift for the Auto Road enthusiast in your life.
See what other adventurers have to say about their visit to the Mt Washington Auto Road. Our Trip Advisor ratings are great.
Hours and Dates
of Operation
| For the Current Weather and Road Status |
DRIVE YOURSELF OPERATING HOURS - 2017
** ALSO SEE Special Hours of Operation BELOW**
| Early May - May 26 | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| May 27 - June 16 | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| June 17 | 1:30pm - 6:00pm |
| June 18 - August 27 | 7:30am - 6:00pm |
| August 28 - October 1 |
8:30am - 5:00pm |
| October 2 - Late October | 8:30am - 4:00pm |
Please note: Closing times listed above are the last time cars are allowed to start up the Auto Road; ALL vehicles must leave the summit no later than 45 minutes after closing time. Also all NH State Park facilities at the summit may not be available early and late in the day or during inclement weather.
For More Information About Drive Yourself >
SPECIAL HOURS OF OPERATION - 2017
| June 7 & 8 | Closed for Paving | Road closed to ALL traffic |
| June 12 & 15 |
Road closed to cars Guided Tours operating today |
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| June 17 | Mt. Washington Road Race | Open: 1:30pm - 6:00pm |
| June 24 | NH ATV Day |
Road closed to cars Guided tours operating today |
| June 25 | June Sunrise Drive | Open: 3:30am - 6:00pm |
| July 3 | Delayed opening for Road Maintenance | Open: 9:00am - 6:00pm |
| July 5 | Delayed opening for Road Maintenance | Open: 9:00am - 6:00pm |
| July 7 | Open: 1:30pm - 6:00pm | |
| July 8 | Open: 1:30pm - 6:00pm | |
| July 9 | Road closed to ALL traffic | |
| July 30 | July Sunrise Drive | Open: 4:00am - 6:00pm |
| August 6 | Adaptive Sunrise Ascent | Open: 11:00am - 6:00pm |
| August 19 | Bicycle Hillclimb | Open: 1:30pm - 6:00pm |
| August 27 | August Sunrise Drive | Open: 4:30am - 6:00pm |
2-HOUR GUIDED TOUR OPERATING HOURS - 2017
| Late May - October 1 |
8:30am - 5:00pm |
| October 2 - Late October |
8:30am - 4:00pm |
All tours are approximately 2 hours for the round trip, including 1 hour on the summit.
Reservations are not required but are available online for a 9:00 am trip.
One-way Hiker Shuttles are also available.
For More Information About 2-Hour Guided Tours >
3-HOUR GUIDED ADVENTURE TOUR HOURS - 2017
| Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays Available June 7 through September 3 |
10:00am - 1:00pm |
Guided Adventure Tours offer a customizable format, which is tailored to the interests of each group. Reservations are required for these extended tours and need to be made at least 24 hours in advance of the tour date.
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If you have any questions about the Hours & Dates of Operation at the Auto Road, please call us at (603) 466-3988.
