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Thulsadoom 07-02-11 04:59 AM

Mount Washington NH campgrounds?
 
I want to ride out and ride up Mount Washington. Anyone recommend a quiet campground in the vicinity?

VT_Speed_TR 07-02-11 05:38 AM

Are you sure they allow bicycles on the auto road? I've hiked up numerous times, but I've never seen a bicycle up there. There is a bicycle race up the road, but it's closed to other traffic for that. There is Dolly Cod state campground, I stayed there one time. there is also the AMC lodge in Pinkom Notch that has indoor lodging. I also think there is a campground run by the same folks that operate the auto road right at the base of the road.

Thulsadoom 07-02-11 05:44 AM


Originally Posted by VT_Speed_TR (Post 12870110)
Are you sure they allow bicycles on the auto road? .

No, I'm not sure at all. I guess I just assumed it was OK since I've heard about the race they have. Guess I'd better check into it.

BobG 07-02-11 06:05 AM

Unfortunately bikes are not permitted on the Mt Washington Auto Road except for racers on two dates in the summer. Dolly Copp Campground just south of Gorham is nice for a rustic campground (USFS, no showers). Moose Brook State Park in Gorham is another option with showers. For a full service commercial campground, Glen Ellis Family Campground in Glen 12 miles south of Mount Washington is nice.

Thulsadoom 07-02-11 06:10 AM


Originally Posted by BobG (Post 12870163)
Unfortunately bikes are not permitted on the Mt Washington Auto Road except for racers on two dates in the summer. .

Well, I guess that kind of kills that idea. I read something about how Mt. Washington is considered one of the toughest climbs in the US, and I figured I'd ride out and give it a go just for something to do.

Thanks for your posts.

bwgride 07-02-11 09:36 AM

I just called the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Cost is $25 per vehicle and $8 per additional passenger (or something similar to this). The road is privately owned.

It seems odd to me that Mt. Washington, certainly a point of interest to US residents, located in a national forest and with a state park at the summit, has as the only road access one that is privately owned.


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