Mount Washington Observatory Offices — Local services in Conway

Mount Washington has some of the most severe weather in the world - and changeable. I have been up on both the Cog Railway - which I love - and the road. The important thing to be aware of is that you cannot assume that there will be great weather on top of Mountain - even if you start out on a clear, nice day.

I suggest some warm layers even if you are starting out on a hot day. Many innocent hikers have started up the mountain unprepared -and the most unfortunate have rock cairns where they perished - - please don't underestimate Mount Washington. Going up the special drive road you can experience many types of weather - so drive carefully. Many do find that bringing trailers up is difficult.

If it is good weather when you reach the top - the views are amazing - and worth it! It takes about an hour to look around - I like taking a picnic - -

And do consider taking the Cog Railway up - but know that you will have to usually have to have reservations at least a few days in advance - more...

I have driven up and taken the Cog up. The day we drove was one we will never forget! We went through all 4 seasons in 1 day. Sunny and warm when we started, cold & snowing at the top.. Scariest drive I've ever taken but worth it! Couldn't see a thing (or person beside you) at the top that day. Going up was gorgeous until we got into the clouds.. Less scary when you cannot see the massive cliffs you drive on. There are a lot of places you can stop along the road too. Even water stops for your vehicle to help your brakes from over heating going back down. Took the Cog the next year and it was phenomenal! The people who work on it are amazing! The views, the history, the observatory, the serenity it brings.. 100% worth every penny! Look forward to hiking up some day too.. Make sure you check the weather forecast though! Trust me, you WANT to see the views!! They are literally...

We visited Mount Washington on July 25, 2014 as part of our upper east coast trip. I wanted to visit it after I read about it in National Geographic, especially about the wind speed and temperature drop on the summit. We went up via the toll auto road. The drive up and down is not really scary as long as you are careful. As a matter of fact, I felt it is too short a drive. The views along the drive are great, but less grand than those in wild west. The most impressive part is really the top about the fierce wind force, the fast-moving cloud, the chilly temperature, the story behind people working there or hiking there and the historical tragedies as a result of the bad weather. I think it is one of a kind experience. The only con is I wish the auto tool is by car without charging additional each...