Scariest On-Pavement Adventure! Mt Washington Auto Road

On the way home from our 3 day New England overlanding trip, we decided to go a little out of our way to check off a bucket list item - Mount Washington Auto Road! It was looking very cloudy when we set out, but regardless we knew the experience would be worth it!
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Episode 50

[@johnmurray1525]

Did it on my 1979 BMW r65 motorcycle, scary on the way down but i loved it!!!

[@TankerSabot]

Definitely worth the sticker! Love how he told you had to be in first gear on the way down . lol

[@DeanShirley818]

I actually went down in low range. It's that steep in some spots.

[@Jeepy842000]

Yes, there is a trail, the AT. The cog railroad is a really cool way to get up there too. I wonder how many folks don't downshift and burn their brakes out each year

[@cassicamful]

I just took my son this past Saturday May 18th 2024. People were riding their brakes all the way down and in High Gear. Lady that ran the Souvenir stand told me shes seen people actually pour water on their brakes. I seen a guy in a brand new Vette about to do the same,until I enlightened him.

[@Wyn50]

I agree it’s the scariest on-pavement experience ever. As far as the spectacular view I was too scared to look. I kept my eyes glued to the road. I did it once, never again!

[@paulhare662]

Did it in a 64 Chevy II. Inline six, powerglide automatic trans, 4-wheel drum brakes. Nearly caught on fire coming down.

[@DarksideOffRoad]

It was worth the stop. It’s a do it once kind of thing though. Glad we did it!

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

For sure, crossed off the bucket list and I don’t think I need to hike it!

[@DeanShirley818]

@@DirtRoadTherapy I'd do the cog railway if I was up there again.

[@richarddudley9920]

My experience driving up mt.washington auto road was a fantastic journey. Reaching the summit we parked just below the tip top house .As I exited my vehicle I saw a Cessna aircraft flying by .I was able to look down onto the top of his wings while standing on the ground. Not a view you see everyday. An amazing memory that will remain with me forever

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@MK-pm9qo]

I summited on foot so I definitely need to do this in my XJ!

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

Heck yes!

[@richarddudley9920]

Congrats to you for making that long hike. Must have been a tremendous workout, amazing scenery you wont get on a stairmaster. Make the drive up sometime, you are given a CD loaded with historical facts about the Mountain which you can keep if you choose. Mt. Washington auto road should be on every thrill seekers bucket list. A truly beautiful and exhilarating adventure

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

@richarddudley9920 it’s just an MP3 download on their site now, they’re not giving out CDs anymore 😥

[@patriciadeweever6433]

we drove up to the top.... Freakin scary, was sittin on drivers lap I was soooo scared. Long way down.

[@MalarkeyTaylor]

Great video I felt like experienced it! Thanks for sharing!

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

Wish you could have experienced it with us. But glad you enjoyed the video!

[@DeanShirley818]

Did the auto road in 2015. Visibility was about as far as my front bumper the whole way up and down. They ended up shutting the road down as soon as I came down.

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

That’s nuts. Due to fog?

[@DeanShirley818]

@@DirtRoadTherapy Yeah, it was 100% cloud cover. Heading up I was the last vehicle they were letting up for the day. I think they only reason they did was because of how the rig was built. LoL. An ice storm also hit after I got down so I think the road was closed for like two more days after I was up there. The photo I my book might as well have been on a white sheet of paper.

[@markc6207]

The "train" Cog rail is very cool worth the expense.

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

Good to know!

[@HikeFly22]

Nice view from the top

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

It sure is

[@williamdomey7584]

Just found this channel. Well documented to the top. I doubt my Cherokee would make it.

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

Thank you! I always thought the stickers were funny when I was younger. Now I realize it actually is a bit of a flex to make it to the top, but even more so back down 😅

[@DarksideOffRoad]

Check out mine too. I’ve got my perspective from this trip as well 🤘

[@williamdomey7584]

@@DarksideOffRoad I will check that out. Your Jeep is awesome. Definitely like the Star Wars theme.

[@DefiantOffroad]

Amazing! Have you ever driven to Mt. Mitchell in North Carolina?

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

Not yet!

[@DefiantOffroad]

@@DirtRoadTherapy You should check it out! There's also a ton of trails to hit in that area. Hurricane Creek isn't terribly far from there.

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

@DefiantOffroad Hurricane creek is definitely on the list. I’ll get there soon enough! Thanks for the heads up

[@jesselevesque8059]

I live nearby and Love to race down the mountain in my older Miata. It's a blast at the end of the day when no-one's around and they're getting ready to close. :) lol

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

That’s awesome! I guess they don’t make you pay the toll for that?

[@jesselevesque8059]

@@DirtRoadTherapy I don't like to visit when it's windy on top. I check the weather before leaving the house. When I get there I pay the toll. I can't race up the mountain because of traffic and my engine overheats anyway, if I do. I spend some time on top, look around, grab some coffee, chit chat, maybe a bite then I wait a while and have some fun on the way down! :) 2nd gear handles most of the braking. I'm glad they don't give chase to hand out citations for speeding. lol

[@Scott-fy7fm]

I'm assuming you've seen Travis Pastrana's record breaking run to the top? It's pretty horrifying

[@jesselevesque8059]

@@Scott-fy7fm No, haven't seen it. I'll look around KZbin in a few. I can imagine it must be horrifying to see that!

[@jesselevesque8059]

@@Scott-fy7fm Thanks! No I hadn't seen Travis Pastrana record drive to the top! I watched a couple of videos after showing him race up the hill to the top. The videos didn't look frightening to me probably because Pastrana didn't have cars popping out in front of him or hikers walking down and didn't have to worry about getting caught speeding! lol

[@chrisdaniel1339]

I have been up the auto road and took the Cog in the late 1990's when all they had were the steam locomotives. I am not a fan of the newer diesel locomotives

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

Yeah the steam are way cooler if I was going to pay for that ride I’d require steam

[@justiceprevail1552]

My car climbed it when it was just a dirt road.

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

Would have loved to do it then!

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

Who is that strange voice narrating?

[@DirtRoadTherapy]

That’s their self guided tour thing playing

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

@@DirtRoadTherapy gotcha