The summit of Mount Washington has a well earned reputation for having the world’s worst weather, and even in the middle of summer, conditions above tree line are significantly colder and windier (and sometimes wetter) than those at the base station.
In the winter, round trips to Skyline are roughly 90 minutes, and Waumbek trips are 1 hour. Passengers will leave the train and lay over at the summit for approximately one hour before returning to the base station. The steam engines are a bit slower and must stop once to take on water, so the same trip on the steamer is closer to an hour. Our biodiesel powered trains make the climb up to 6288’ in approximately 45 minutes. The round trip to the summit and back is just under 3 hours. If you miss your train, we will always do everything possible to move your reservation to the next scheduled train, if seating is available. All trains leave promptly on schedule– we cannot wait for late passengers. There are no restrooms on the trains, but there are facilities at the Base Station, at Waumbek Station, and at the Summit building.īoarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. This will give you plenty of time to pick up your tickets, grab a drink or a snack at the food court, explore the museum, browse the gift shop and use the restroom. It’s important that you arrive at the Base Station at least 45 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart. How soon before my scheduled departure should I arrive at the Base Station? Please be advised that some GPS navigation apps and devices still do not map our location properly and may direct you 50 miles away to Pinkham Notch/ Route 16 on the eastern side of the mountain, causing you to miss your train. The Mount Washington Cog Railway is located on the western side of the mountain, and access to our base station is off of Route 302 near the Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, NH. Once the Visitor Center locks up tight, there is no shelter accessible to the public up there, and it is absolutely not a safe or pleasant environment in which to be stuck outside! When the summit is closed, we run shorter trips to Skyline and Waumbek Station Where is Marshfield Base Station? The summit's beautiful views are often accompanied by weather conditions that vary drastically from those at the base.Yes! However, the Mount Washington State Park at the summit closes for the winter from mid-October thru early May. Make sure you bring a camera and clothing layers for your train ride.
The steamer has a limited schedule and usually runs early in the morning. If you want a trip through time, reserve a spot aboard the coal-fired steam engine train. Many of the trains are now powered by biodiesel. Catch the last train departing at mid to late afternoon, depending on the season. Rain, snow or shine, trains typically run on the half hour between late April and October, with weekend trains during November, weather permitting. The ticket includes admission to the Mount Washington Observatory and Museum. Discounted tickets are available for children, senior citizens and military personnel. Purchase your ticket beforehand online or at the base station’s ticket counter. Seating is first-come, first-served, so get in line early if you want to sit in a specific spot. Meet back at the summit station for your trip down the mountain.īoarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure time. Learn about the area and its history at the Mount Washington Observatory and Museum. Enjoy a panoramic view stretching to Canada and the Atlantic Ocean on very clear days. Along the ride, listen to the train's brakemen regaling you with stories and pointing out interesting sights.Īt the top, disembark and explore the summit for one hour. The trip to the summit of Mount Washington takes about an hour each way. If you're hungry, have a snack in the station's restaurant. After you purchase your ticket, explore the station to inspect the exhibits in the Cog Railway Museum and look for souvenirs in the gift shop. Sit back, relax and enjoy spectacular views of the White Mountains as you scale some of the steepest railroad tracks in North America.īegin your journey at the Marshfield Base Station in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. The Mount Washington Cog Railway takes you on a spectacular journey to the highest peak in the northeastern United States. Hop aboard the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway and traverse up Mount Washington to New England’s highest peak.
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