Operating hours are ALWAYS subject to weather.
Private Vehicle Operating Hours
Early May – May 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
May 11 – June 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
June 8 – September 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
September 3 – September 15. . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
September 16 – September 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
September 30 – October 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
October 7 – October 20 (Tentative Closing Date) . . 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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.
Special Hours of Operation
June 10 & 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motorcycles only; Closed to cars
June 15. . (annual footrace) . . Open 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
June 23. . .NH ATV Day. . . . . . .Closed to cars
June 30. . .(sunrise opening). . Open 3:30 AM-6:00 PM
July 6 . . . (bike race). . . . . . . . . Open 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
July 28 . . .(sunrise opening). . . Open 4:00 AM–6:00 PM
August 17. . .(bike race) . . . . . . Open 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
August 25. . .(sunrise opening) . . Open 4:30 AM–6:00 PM
Guided Tours
Guided tours are available from 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM (8:30 AM until 4:00 PM after Sept 29), weather permitting. New this year – 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 early morning trips. One-way hiker shuttles are also available.
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