Why You Should Go...

For more than 150 years, the Mount Washington Cog Railway has been thrilling passengers worldwide with its dramatic ascent to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast.

Located in the heart of the majestic White Mountains region of northern New Hampshire, The Cog is the first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world.

And with an average grade of 25% (some sections approach nearly 38%), it’s also the second steepest in the world! Motive power is provided by a fleet of powerful biodiesel locomotives, each designed and built on-site. The railway also continues to operate a pair of century-old, coal-fired steam engines.   

Clear weather provides spectacular panoramic views from Quebec to the Atlantic Ocean at the summit. Unfortunately, passengers may also experience a taste of the “world’s worst weather”– it can snow on the summit even in summer. Conditions at the top will be quite a bit different than those at the base station, so bring a jacket! 

Why You Should Go...

For more than 150 years, the Mount Washington Cog Railway has been thrilling passengers worldwide with its dramatic ascent to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast.

Located in the heart of the majestic White Mountains region of northern New Hampshire, The Cog is the first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world.

And with an average grade of 25% (some sections approach nearly 38%), it’s also the second steepest in the world! Motive power is provided by a fleet of powerful biodiesel locomotives, each designed and built on-site. The railway also continues to operate a pair of century-old, coal-fired steam engines.   

Clear weather provides spectacular panoramic views from Quebec to the Atlantic Ocean at the summit. Unfortunately, passengers may also experience a taste of the “world’s worst weather”– it can snow on the summit even in summer. Conditions at the top will be quite a bit different than those at the base station, so bring a jacket! 

What You Should Know...

Open: Year-Round

The Cog is a year-round attraction! In the winter when the summit is inaccessible, trains will run up to Waumbek Station at just under 4000’. Our Marshfield Station facilities are open all winter long and serve as an excellent base camp for skiers, snowboarders, hikers and snowmobilers. 

Come see why the Mount Washington Cog Railway has been New Hampshire’s Premier Attraction… since 1869!

The Cog Railway is located just six miles from the historic Omni Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, NH, 3 hours north of Boston, 3 hours south from Montreal, and 6 hours north of NYC. 

Call 800-922-8825 for general information or 603-278-2256 for group booking information. 

Home to the world's first mountain climbing train, and the only cog railway east of the Rockies.