Directions to the Mount Washington Cog Railway
The Mount Washington Cog Railway Base Road is located off Route 302 in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire.
The round trip cog ride takes approximately three hours, including a 20 minute stop at the summit. Please check our operating schedule for departure times.
We recommend that you bring a camera and extra jacket or sweater. Remember, trains are fired by coal -- so dress accordingly.
Advance ticket purchases are strongly recommended.
From Boston, MA and Manchester, NH
- Take I-93 North or I-293 North through Franconia Notch Parkway to Exit 35, Route 3N.
- Take Route 3N to Twin Mountain, NH.
- Follow Route 302E to Bretton Woods, NH.
- Turn left at Fabyan's Station Restaurant onto the Base Road.
- Continue six miles on Base Road to the Cog Base Station.
From Portland, ME
- Take Route 302W to Bretton Woods, NH.
- Turn right at Fabyan's Station Restaurant onto the Base Road.
- Continue six miles on Base Road to the Cog Base Station.
From New York, NY and Hartford, CT
- Take I-95 North to I-91 North.
- Take I-91 North to I-93 South, Exit 40.
- Follow Route 302E to Bretton Woods, NH.
- Turn left at Fabyan's Station Restaurant onto the Base Road.
- Continue six miles on Base Road to the Cog Base Station.
From Montreal, Québec
- Take Auto Route 10E to Auto Route 55S.
- Take Auto Route to I-91 South.
- Take I-91 South to I-93 South, Exit 40.
- Follow Route 302E to Bretton Woods, NH.
- Turn left at Fabyan's Station Restaurant onto the Base Road.
- Continue six miles on Base Road to the Cog Base Station.
Estimated Driving Times and Mileage
- Boston, MA 3 hours, 165 miles
- New York City 6 hours, 330 miles
- Hartford, CT 4 1/2 hours, 220 miles
- Portland, ME 2 hours, 90 miles
- Montreal, Québec 3 hours, 175 miles
