The Mt. Washington Auto Road offers a shuttle service from the top of Mt. Washington back to the AMC Pinkham Notch Camp, the Great Gulf Trailhead and the base of the Auto Road. The hiker shuttle does not go to the western side of the mountain (Cog Base). This service is available on most days during the summer months. However, because of limited seating and the extreme weather on Mt. Washington which may cause the Auto Road to be closed, you should always assume that you may have to hike down as well as up. Be prepared to hike back down.

Tickets may be purchased at the Summit Stage Office (building chained to the ground at the top of parking lot stairs). Because of the difficulty in estimating one’s hiking time and the unpredictable nature of Mt. Washington’s weather, reservations cannot be accepted nor can tickets be purchased in advance. If the weather turns bad during your hike to the summit, turn back. There can be no guarantee of a ride down from the summit of Mt. Washington.

Daily Operation from approx. 11:00am to 4:00pm weather permitting.

Please visit www.hikesafe.com before your hike.
See www.mountwashington.org/weather/forecast.php for daily summit forecast.

$29 per Adult
$25 per Senior (62 & over)
$12 per Child (5-12 yrs)
Large packs or dogs that occupy a seat may be charged as child passengers.
One Way Up tickets are also available at the same price.

Prices for tickets purchased after 4:00 pm until the Auto Road is closed for the day:
$45 per Adult
$40 per Senior (62 and older)
$20 per Child (5-12 yrs)
Large packs or dogs that occupy a seat may be charged as child passengers.

There is no down mountain hiker shuttle available after the Auto Road closes for the day.

We reserve the right to charge additional fees for extraordinary services rendered to rescue hikers. For example, any after hours trips, trips involving 4 wheel drive or trips involving ice or snow travel. Plan ahead, know the weather forecast and know the limits of everyone in your hiking party.

Hikers who also find themselves stranded on the summit after hours in severe weather and require outside assistance from Mt Washington State Park or NH Fish & Game personnel to provide shelter or transport services fall under NH RSA 206:26-bb and NH RSA 153-A:24 for negligent conduct and may be subject to prosecution and state fines.

Hitchhiking on the Auto Road is not allowed as this can lead to unsafe weight loads in the vehicle on this steep mountain road.

For more information, email or call 603.466.3988.