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
Due to the long snowy Winter season and wet Spring we have been unable to open in early May. Schedule opening is Saturday, May 25th, weather permitting.
| For the Current Weather and Road Status |
DRIVE YOURSELF OPERATING HOURS - 2019
** ALSO SEE Special Hours of Operation BELOW**
| Early May - May 24 | due to weather unable to open |
| May 25 - June 14 | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| June 15 | 1:30pm - 6:00pm |
| June 16 - August 25 | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
| August 26 - October 6 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
| October 7 - Closing end of day October 20 | 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 vacate the summit and drive directly to the base area 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 - 2019
| June 10 & 13 | Ride to the Sky- Motorcycles Only |
Road closed to cars Guided Tours operating today |
| June 15 | NEDD Mt. Washington Road Race | Open: 1:30pm - 6:00pm |
| June 29 | NH ATV Day |
Road closed to cars Guided tours operating today |
| June 30 | Sunrise Drives |
Open: 3:30am-6:00pm |
| July 28 | Sunrise Drives | Open: 4:00am - 6:00pm |
| August 4 | Adaptive Sports Sunrise Ascent |
Open: 11:00am - 6:00pm |
| August 17 | Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb |
Open: 1:30pm - 6:00pm |
| August 25 | Sunrise Drives |
Open: 4:30am - 6:00pm |
2-HOUR GUIDED TOUR OPERATING HOURS - 2019
| May 25 - October 20 |
8:30am - 5:00pm |
| October 7- Closing end of day October 20 |
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 through September 22, limited availability.
One-way Hiker Shuttles are also available.
For More Information About 2-Hour Guided Tours >
3-HOUR GUIDED DISCOVERY TOUR HOURS - 2019
| Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays Available June 7 through August 30 |
10:00am & 2:00pm |
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.
