You can also take the cog up to the summit and hike down. I would recommend purchasing tickets in advance especially when taking the steam train.Īlthough there are other ways to reach the summit, the Cog is an unforgettable experience while visiting the White Mountains. You can visit their website at for tickets, fare and schedule information. After our ride down, we were able to go inside the engine car and take pictures. The cafeteria serves basis food but when cold a cup of coffee or hot chocolate really hits the spot. They have a museum, post office and cafeteria with seating area and restrooms. Even on a summer day make sure to bring warm clothing because at the top it just might be 30 degrees.Īt the top of Mount Washington, there is the Sherman Adam Visitors Center. You can see to Canada, five states and even the Atlantic Ocean. This was our second time on the summit (once we climbed up with our truck), so I know how stunning those views can be. On a clear day, the views are outstanding, unfortunately, it was cloudy and cold when we were there and could barely see anything. This awesome and sometimes scary ride up the side of the mountain feels like you are riding into the clouds. The conductor and brakeman provided information on the railway, the surrounding mountain ranges and local area.

We took the steam train early in the morning. Today they ran around 4 to 6 trains a day depending on the season. On July 3, 1869, he fulfilled his dream with the “Old Pepperass” the first Cog-driven train to reach the top of Mount Washington. Sylvester Marsh, after nearly losing his life trying to summit Mount Washington, decided to build a railway for people to experience this mountaintop. Either way, you will enjoy this experience. This 6288 ft climb can be done the “old fashion” way in the steam engine or with a faster biodiesel train. The Cog offers a ride in the past to the highest peak in the east coast, Mount Washington with the most stunning scenery. This historical achievement is celebrating its 150 th year in 2019.

The Mount Washington Cog Railway is the oldest in the world. A must do experience when visiting the White Mountain region in New Hampshire is going to the summit of Mount Washington on the Cog Railway.

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