Driving the Auto Road is about a new experience at every turn, even if you’ve already driven it several times. Weather, foliage, views … they’re always changing and keep the trip exciting. Drive yourself and earn the famous “This Car Climbed Mount Washington” bumper sticker!
OPERATING STATUS
The Auto Road is currently closed. We will re-open at 9 AM weather permitting.
Base Lodge: Reopens for daily operations on May 11, including Mt. Washington Gift Shop, 9am–4pm.
Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center: Reopening at the end of May.
Hiker Shuttle: Reopening Memorial Day weekend on limited basis. Full schedule for summer starts June 21, 2024. Read important details here.
Red Barn Museum: Reopening Memorial Day weekend.
Hideaway Gift Shop & Gas Station: Reopening in May.
CURRENT SUMMIT CONDITIONS
For a full-screen version of the current summit conditions, see below or visit here.
For the most accurate weather forecast for conditions along the Auto Road visit the Mount Washington Observatory’s Higher Summits Forecast.