Mount Washington State Park

Mount Washington State Park is a 59-acre (24 ha) parcel perched on the summit of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the northeastern United States. It is a great place to enjoy nature, do some tracking, and admire amazing mountain views.

Summer seasonal amenities include a cafeteria, restrooms, gift shops, the Mount Washington Observatory and its museum. The historic Tip Top House is located adjacent to the summit building and is open to visitors from early May to early October. The park is accessible by the Mount Washington Auto Road, the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the Appalachian Trail, or numerous other hiking trails from surrounding trailheads including Pinkham Notch, Crawford Notch and the Cog Railway base station.

The land forming the park was originally given to Dartmouth College in 1951 by the estate of the owner of the Cog Railway. Dartmouth sold it afterwards to the State of New Hampshire.

Visitor Tips:

Mt. Washington State Park, Sherman Adams Summit Building, is open daily and operating hours areas follows:
May 18 to September 2 - 8:30 am to 6 pm
September 3 to September 16 - 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
September 17 to September 30 - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
October 1 to October 21 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

The Cafeteria and Gift shop is open daily, operating hours are as follows:
May 18 to June 7 - 10:00 am to 4 pm
June 8 to June 21 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
June 22 to September 3 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
September 4 to October 21 - 10:00 am to 4 pm
Tip Top House Historic Site is open daily at 10 am to 4 pm from May 25 to October 14. It is closed on days with rain and high winds.

*Operating dates and times are subject to change without notice. For up to date hours, please call the park directly.

If you hike up, you must be prepared and capable to hike down, as there are no overnight accommodations.

For the most current weather conditions above tree-line refer to the higher summits forecast from the Mount Washington Observatory and for overall planning of hiking trips into the White Mountains refer to Hike Safe for information and advice with helpful links to public and private agencies. Should an emergency arise during your visit, please call 911 for assistance.Less