Mount Washington Auto Road
Ascends the highest peak in the Northeastern United States with an unrelenting 12% average grade. The road is asphalt for the first 5 miles, transitions to a hard-packed gravel shelf section around 4,000 ft, and features zero guardrails with drop-offs directly into the Great Gulf Wilderness. Demands aggressive engine braking on descent to prevent brake fade.
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Quintessential New England mountain village with wide historic commons, white clapboard church steeples, and 19th-century inns. Located in the brick basement of the Bethel Inn, Suds Pub is a subterranean, wood-paneled watering hole beloved by riders carving the Mahoosuc Mountains.
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How many curves and miles is Mount Washington Auto Road? ▼
Mount Washington Auto Road spans 7.6 miles and packs approximately 78 curves (10.3 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 1,527 ft - 6,288 ft (Mount Washington Summit) and technical rating 9/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Pinkham Notch / Glen House, NH (Latitude 44.2885, Longitude -71.226) and finishes at Mount Washington Summit, NH (Latitude 44.2705, Longitude -71.3032).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.