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  The Auto Road is open from early May till late October, weather permitting.  The tollhouse opens and closes according to the timetable below.  The gate at the bottom is locked about an hour after closing, so be sure you're off the mountain by then!  For the latest road conditions, or any other information not listed on this website, you can visit the Auto Road's website at http://www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com, or phone them at (603) 466-3988.

2006 Schedule
Jan. 1 - Mar. 31: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. SnowCoach only!
May 7 - May 12: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Open to the public
May 13 - Jun. 9: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open to the public
Jun. 10 - Jun. 11: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open to the public
Jun. 12: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Motorcycles & guided tours only!
Jun. 13 - Jun. 14: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open to the public
Jun. 15: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Motorcycles & guided tours only!  (Rain date Jun. 16)
Jun. 16: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open to the public
Jun. 17: 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Road Race runners only!
Jun. 18 - Jul. 7: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open to the public
Jul. 8: 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Newton's Revenge - bicycle racers only!
Jul. 9 - Jul. 21: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open to the public
Jul. 22 - Jul. 23: 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Climb to the Clouds - Vintage Car Weekend
Jul. 24 - Aug. 18: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open to the public; 144th birthday party Aug. 8
Aug. 19: 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bicycle Hillclimb racers only!
Aug. 20 - Sep. 4: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open to the public
Sep. 5 - Sep. 17: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Open to the public
Sep. 18 - Oct. 1: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open to the public
Oct. 2 - Oct. 15: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Open to the public
Oct. 16 - Oct. 22: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Open to the public
Dec. 1 - Dec. 31: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. SnowCoach only!

Thru March 31: SnowCoach
 
9-passenger The 1 1/4 hour tours depart from Great Glen Trails daily on a first come, first served basis and advance reservations are not available due to unpredictable weather and road conditions. On weekends and holiday periods, we recommend arriving early. For skiiers or snowshoers Jan-March The SnowCoach up the Mt. Washington Auto Road is available at Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center in Pinkham Notch from December through March.

May 7: Opening
 
Road opens to vehicular traffic.  Ride to the summit of New England's highest peak in the comfort of the Auto Road's Stage Vans or drive your own car!

June 16: 4th annual Ride to the Sky
 
(Motorcycles Only) 8:00AM - 5:00PM For one day only the Mt. Washington Auto Road closes to cars and be opens to motorcycles only. Vendors will be set up at the base of the Auto Road and an all dayCookout for Charity will be provided by the Mt. Washington Valley Harley Owners Group. Mt. Washington Auto Road guided tours will be operating as normal. http://www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com/motorcyleday.html (Rain Date - Friday June 17) motorcycle

June 18: 45th annual Road Race
 
Foot race 12:30PM - 6:00PM

July 9 & 10: 101st annual Climb to the Clouds
 
11:30AM - 6:00PM Vintage Car Weekend

August 8: 144th birthday celebration
 
Vintage horse drawn and automotive stages, which have operated for the past 140+ years, will be on display. Don't miss this opportunity to be involved in this part of New Hampshire's history. Vehicles with a "This Car Climbed Mt. Washington" sticker attached prior to arrival will receive free passage up the Mt. Washington Auto Road.

August 20: 33rd annual Bicycle Hillclimb
 
11:30AM - 6:00PM Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb August 20 11:30AM - 6:00PM RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 21, 2006

October 23: Closing
 
Road loses to vehicular traffic

December 1: SnowCoach service resumes
 
SnowCoach

 

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