We've partnered with several local B&B's, hotels and motels, offering both summer and winter benefits and discounts.
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.
| Current Weather and Road Status |
2021 DRIVE YOURSELF OPERATING HOURS
** ALSO SEE Special Hours of Operation BELOW **
Closing times listed below 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. Operation of the Auto Road is always weather permitting.
| Early Season |
Closed until May 29 |
| May 29 - June 18 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
| June 19 - August 29 | 8:00am - 6:00pm |
| August 30 - October 3 | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| October 4 - October 24 | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
For More Information About Drive Yourself >
2021 PEAK OPERATION TIMES
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4th of July Weekend |
Friday, July 2 - Monday, July 5 |
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Labor Day Weekend |
Friday, September 3 - Monday, September 6 |
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Fall Foliage |
October 1 - October 24 |
2021 SPECIAL HOURS OF OPERATION
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Sunday, June 20
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Northeast Delta Dental Mount Washington Road Race Road open from 1:30pm - 6:00pm |
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Road open to ATVs only; closed for Drive Yourself automobiles. Guided Tours operating, reservations required. |
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Sunday, August 29
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July 25th open from 4:00am - 6:00pm August 29th open from 4:30am - 6:00pm |
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Adaptive Sunrise Ascent Road open from 11:00am - 6:00pm |
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Subaru Mt. Washington Hillclimb Road open from 1:00 - 6:00 pm |
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Subaru Mt. Washington Hillclimb Road open from 1:00 - 6:00 pm |
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Subaru Mt. Washington Hillclimb Road is CLOSED all Day to all Traffic |
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Mt. Washington Bicycle Hillclimb Road open from 1:30pm - 6:00pm |
For More Information About Drive Yourself >
2021 2-HOUR GUIDED TOUR OPERATING HOURS
| Summer Operations |
Opening May 29 - October 24 Reserve online! |
2-Hour Guided Tours may be available without a reservation on a first-come, first-serve basis when advanced bookings have not sold all available seats.
Book your 2-Hour Guided Tour today >
2021 HIKER SHUTTLE
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Summer Operations |
Limited operations—visit the Hiker Shuttle page for detailed information |
If you have any questions about the Hours & Dates of Operation at the Auto Road, please call us at (603) 466-3988.
