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The way to reach the summit of Mount Washington, the eastern USA's highest mountain, by road and motor vehicle, whether you have a car or not. |
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A private business, the Mount Washington Summit Road Company, built the alpine toll road to the top of the highest peak in the northeast, 6,288-foot Mt. Washington (map). Starting from NH Route 16 in Pinkham Notch, opposite the Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, you can drive your own car (no trucks or campers) to the top of the mountain. Vans—and in winter special "Snow Coaches"— operated by the company will take you to the top and back down again (1-1/2 hours) for a fee if you'd rather not drive. Remember that Mount Washington's summit has the most severe weather in the Northeast, and it's altogether possible for the road to be temporarily closed because of snow even in June or September. This, by the way, is only one of three ways to reach the Mount Washington summit, the others being b y hiking following the Appalachian Mountain Club trails, or by the Mount Washington Cog Railway. By the way, Great Glen Outfitters at the Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center sells outdoor equipment, and rents bikes and helmets. Their system of trails is open to the public for free. They also organize river paddling trips. Mount Washington Auto Road
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