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R-326 · Route File

Mount Washington Auto Road

White Mountains, New Hampshire · United States

The steep private toll road climbing from Pinkham Notch to the Mount Washington summit under tightly controlled operating and weather conditions.

Primary window
Late Apr - early Nov within posted operating hours
References
8
Coverage
established
Reviewed
Jul 2026

Operational warnings

red · Confirmation required

The private Auto Road has a seasonal daily operating calendar and can close specifically to motorcycles for high wind, wet pavement or other unsafe conditions.

A summit ride may be refused or curtailed even on a day when lower-valley roads are open and weather appears acceptable.

Planning response: Confirm the live road and motorcycle status immediately before arrival, observe the day's last-ascent time and retain a no-summit alternative.

Seasonal windows are planning triggers, not a substitute for current road, weather or land-access reports. Recheck the official sources below before departure.

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Field Links are reviewed references, not live guarantees. Conditions, closures, services and regulations change. Confirm critical information with the responsible authority before relying on it.