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 - 2020
** ALSO SEE Special Hours of Operation BELOW**
| Early May | Likely closed due to COVID-19 |
| May 23 - June 19 |
To be determined based on State Of NH guidelines for opening Tourism and Attractions. |
| June 20 | 1:30pm - 6:00pm |
| June 21 - August 30 | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
| August 31 - October 4 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
| October 5- closing day October 25 | 8:00am - 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 and continue directly to the base.
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 - 2020
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Saturday June 20 Cancelled due to COVID-19 Auto Road will be open |
Road open 1:30pm-6pm |
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Saturday June 27 |
Road closed to all traffic |
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Friday-Sunday July 10-12 Postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19 Auto Road will be open
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Friday July 10th road open 1:30pm-6pm Saturday July 11th road open 1:30pm-6pm Sunday July 12th road closed to all traffic |
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Sunday July 26
Sunday August 30 |
July 26th open from 4:00am-6pm August 30th- open from 4:30am-6pm
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Sunday August 2 |
Road open 11am-6pm |
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Saturday August 15 |
Mt. Washington Bicycle Hillclimb August 15th road open 1:30pm-6pm |
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 and continue directly to the base.
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 >
2-HOUR GUIDED TOUR OPERATING HOURS - 2020
| June - October 25 |
8:30am - 5:00pm |
| October 5- closing day October 25 | 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 only, limited availability.
One-way Hiker Shuttles are also available.
For More Information About 2-Hour Guided Tours >
3-HOUR GUIDED DISCOVERY TOUR HOURS - 2020
| Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays Available June 3 through August 30 |
10:00am |
Guided Discovery 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.
For More Information About Guided Discovery Tours >
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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.
