Mount Washington Summit
Mount Washington
The highest peak in the northeastern United States, at 1,917 m. Known for having 'the world's worst weather', the summit has a state park, a weather observatory and a museum.
In 1934 a gust of about 372 km/h was measured at the summit, a surface wind speed record that stood for decades. The summit's state park has a visitor centre, food and a museum of extreme weather. Next to it is the Mount Washington Observatory, still in operation. On clear days you can see Maine, Vermont, Quebec and the Atlantic. You can reach the top by cog railway, by the auto road, or on foot via the Tuckerman Ravine Trail. The summit is shrouded in fog for about 60% of the year on average, so bring windproof and warm clothing.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 09:00–17:00 (visitor center)
Nearby sights
- Mount Washington Cog Railway
- Pinkham Notch & Tuckerman Ravine
- Glen Ellis Falls
- Crawford Notch State Park
- Omni Mount Washington Resort
- Arethusa Falls
- Jackson Village & Honeymoon Bridge
- Story Land