Operating hours are ALWAYS subject to weather.
Early May – May 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
May 12 – June 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
June 2 – September 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
September 4 – September 16. . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
September 17 – September 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
October 1 – October 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
October 9 – October 21 (Tentative Closing Date) . . 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Please note: Closing times listed above are the last time cars are allowed to start up the Auto Road; ALL vehicles must leave the summit no later than 45 minutes after closing time. Also all NH State Park facilities at the summit may not be available early and late in the day or during inclement weather.
Special Hours of Operation
June 11 & 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motorcycles only; Closed to cars
June 16. . (annual footrace) . . Open 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
June 24. . .(sunrise opening). . Open 3:30 AM-6:00 PM
July 7 . . . (bike race). . . . . . . . . Open 12:30 PM–6:00 PM
July 29 . . .(sunrise opening). . . Open 4:00 AM–6:00 PM
August 18. . .(bike race) . . . . . . Open 12:30 PM–6:00 PM
August 26. . .(sunrise opening) . . Open 4:30 AM–6:00 PM
Guided Tours
Guided tours are available from 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM (4:30 pm after Sept 30), weather permitting and last approximately 1 1/2 hours round trip, including 1/2 hour on the summit.
Tours departing prior to 9:30 AM enjoy a full hour on the summit. Reservations
are not required but are available online for early morning trips. One-way hiker shuttles are also available.
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