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Mount Washington Cog Railway, Mount Washington, NH
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Mount Washington Cog Railway

3168 Base Station Road · Mount Washington, NH

Why you should go…

The Cog Railway hauls passengers up Mount Washington's steep western slope on specially built cog trains, using the same rack-and-pinion technology since 1869. Summer trips reach the 6,288 foot summit, while winter trains climb partway to Waumbek Station.

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Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Mount Washington Cog Railway, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Mount Washington Auto Road

    $50+

    A historic toll road that drives visitors to the 6,288 foot summit of Mount Washington.

    2.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Stay
    Iconic

    Omni Mount Washington Resort

    $50+

    Stay at a 1902 grand hotel below Mount Washington with a long veranda, golf, a spa and skiing nearby.

    6.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Crawford Notch State Park

    Free

    Hike to Arethusa and Ripley Falls and stop at the historic Willey House site in a White Mountains pass.

    7.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Conway Scenic Railroad

    Under $25

    Board restored vintage rail cars at an 1874 Victorian station for rides through the Mount Washington Valley.

    17 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Granite State Railway

    $25–$50

    Scenic train rides and electric rail bike adventures through the White Mountains.

    24 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    M/S Mount Washington

    $25–$50

    Board the historic M/S Mount Washington at Weirs Beach for a narrated cruise past the islands and mountains of Lake Winnipesaukee.

    46 mi awayMore like this