Journey to the Summit: The Mount Washington Cog Railway

Getting There

• Car

  From the center of North Conway, NH, head north on NH-16 N (White Mountain Hwy) for approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto NH-302 W and continue for about 8 miles. Then, turn right onto Base Station Road. Follow Base Station Road for about 1.5 miles, and you will arrive at The Mount Washington Cog Railway located at 3168 Base Station Rd, Mount Washington, NH 03589. Ensure you check for parking availability; there is usually a parking fee of around $5.

• Public Transportation

  Take the Wildcat Mountain shuttle service from the North Conway area to the nearest bus stop that connects to the Cog Railway area. The shuttle operates seasonally, so verify the schedule in advance. After arriving at the nearest stop, you will need to arrange for taxi service or rideshare to cover the last few miles to The Mount Washington Cog Railway at 3168 Base Station Rd. Expect taxi fares to be around $20-$30 depending on the distance and availability.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  If you are already in the Mount Washington Valley area and prefer not to drive, you can use a taxi or rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft. Simply input '3168 Base Station Rd, Mount Washington, NH 03589' as your destination. Fares may vary but expect to pay around $20-$50 depending on your starting location in the valley.