Visit Mount Washington

Photo courtesy Mount Washington Cog Railway

Reaching a height of nearly 6,300 feet, Mount Washington is the tallest peak in the northeast.

It probably comes as no surprise that such a high vantage point would provide spectacular views of the fall foliage in the White Mountains.

There’s two ways to reach Mount Washington, either by driving the Mount Washington Auto Road or hopping aboard the Mount Washington Cog Railway.

Driving to the summit of Mount Washington was one of the more memorable parts of our trip. The historic 7.5-mile scenic road leading to the summit offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape as you gain elevation.

Fun fact: The Mt. Washington Auto Road was built in 1861 and is officially the oldest man-made attraction in America.

If you’d prefer a more interactive and unique experience, you may want to reach the summit via the Mount Washington Cog Railway. This was the first mountain cog railway in the world and is operational to this day!

What’s more, it’s also one of the steepest railways in the world, with grades reaching 37%.

Regardless of how you reach Mt. Washington, just know you’ll be rewarded with the ever-famous fall foliage of New Hampshire — it’s an experience you won’t soon forget.

Where to stay in the White Mountains

I wrote about the BEST spots to stay in the White Mountains, you can read all about it here: 10 PRIME Lodging Options in the White Mountains for Your Next Fall Trip

Image courtesy Wakefield Inn