2023 information
For Drivers
Riders must have their own ride down from the summit. We will be setting up a rideshare page to facilitate participants connecting for rides. Although we will start a page to help participants connect with a driver, securing a ride down from the summit is solely the responsibility of the registered participant and not that of Tin Mountain Conservation Center or the Auto Road.
Race information
Explore the course map, race day schedule, weather, records, and results.
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The Auto Road
Driving to the summit is authorized by the Mt. Washington Auto Road and drivers need to be aware of the rules and regulations regarding use of the Auto Road. We encourage all riders and drivers to review the vehicle restrictions and other information posted on the Mount Washington Auto Road site.
Race day schedule
View the tentative schedule for the 2023 race, including tips on rider drop off and registration, when support vehicles are allowed to drive up, and timing for coming back down to the base.
Race day as a
support driver
Support drivers must leave the base, and head up the road between 6:15 am and 8 am when the road closes to uphill traffic. Drivers must drive and park at the summit and not 'leapfrog' with riders. Absolutely no cars are allowed on the road after the race begins. Historically, cars are allowed to begin to drive back down the Auto Road with bikes and passengers around noon. That's 4-5 hours at the summit of Mt. Washington, home of the "worst weather in America". You MUST be prepared with food, water and warm, dry clothing for yourself and your riders/passengers. Summit buildings open at 9 am.
Auto Road Information
Auto passes for 2023:
Vehicle restrictions:
1.) As a registered rider, you will receive one “Auto Pass” with your bib/race number pick up. Give it to your driver BEFORE they drop you off. Your support driver will need to have that Auto Pass to be permitted to drive to the summit. With only 1 pass, they are subject to the passage fees described below. Fees will be paid at the toll house. The toll house is open on race morning from 6 am to 8 am. All support vehicles must be on the road by 8 am.
1.) The interior weight in the support driver’s vehicle car cannot exceed 900 lbs coming down (driver, passengers, bikes, gear). Please add up the weight of each passenger and any additional luggage to make sure it is under this 900 lbs limit. This is a CRITICAL safety issue on the Auto Road. Tested over and over again, we have found that if you put more than 900 lbs in an automobile, the weight is too much for the transmission to hold back the vehicle on the steep grades. It can cause you to use your brakes too much, which will lead to overheated brakes, or worse. Please keep the interior weight of the car in check.
2.) Driving to the summit is authorized by the Mt. Washington Auto Road and drivers need to be aware of the rules and regulations regarding use of the Auto Road. We encourage all riders and drivers to review the vehicle restrictions and other information posted on the Mount Washington Auto Road site:
Auto road restrictions
A driver with:
0 Auto Passes – Drivers must have an auto pass to drive to the summit. Cars with only spectators will not be permitted.
1 Auto Pass – This driver is expected to pay normal passage fees for the Auto Road: $39 car + driver; $14 additional adult, $9 additional child (5-12 yo), under 5 is free. Weight limit restrictions apply*. See Auto Road website. Prices are set by the Auto Road and are subject to change. Please bring cash - it's quicker!
2 Auto Passes + Passengers – This car + driver (only) will receive FREE passage on the Auto Road (a $39 savings); pay $14 additional adult, $9 additional child (under 5 is free). Weight limit restrictions apply*. See Auto Road website. Prices are set by the Auto Road and are subject to change. Please bring cash - it's quicker!
3+ Auto Passes – This car + driver (only) will receive FREE passage on the Auto Road and is not permitted to have any passengers. Weight limit restrictions apply*. See Auto Road website. Prices are set by the Auto Road and are subject to change. Please bring cash - it's quicker!
Rideshare
Although we will start a page to help participants connect with a driver, securing a ride down from the summit is solely the responsibility of the registered participant and not that of Tin Mountain Conservation Center or the Auto Road.
Ridesharing coming soon
