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Mount Washington, NH
Steam train and mountain views from the top of Mount Washington
The Mount Washington Cog Railway

Mount Washington Cog Railway

Mount Washington was named for George Washington before he became president and, at 6,288 feet, is the tallest mountain in the Presidential Range.

The mountain has a notorious microclimate and the weather station at its summit recorded the world's highest wind speed here in 1934 — 231 mph!

In 1869 the Mount Washington Cog Railway was completed and today visitors can, weather permitting, take the coal-fired train, or a newer, eco-friendly train, to the mountain's summit. This thrilling trip rewards all passengers with magnificent mountain views.

At the top, you can tour the Mount Washington Weather Observatory before making your descent.

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Photos of Mount Washington Cog Railway

  • Mount Washington, NH
    Mount Washington, NH
  • The Mount Washington Cog Railway
    The Mount Washington Cog Railway
  • Mount Washington Cog Railway
    Mount Washington Cog Railway
  • View from the top of Mount Washington
    View from the top of Mount Washington
  • Peak of the Cog Railway, Mount Washington
    Peak of the Cog Railway, Mount Washington
  • Mount Washington Cog Railway, North Conway
    Mount Washington Cog Railway, North Conway
  • Steam train and mountain views from the top of Mount Washington
    Steam train and mountain views from the top of Mount Washington
  • Steam train and mountain views from the top of Mount Washington
    Steam train and mountain views from the top of Mount Washington

Experience it for yourself

You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tour below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.