Even after the Mount Washington State Park summit facilities shut down for the long winter in mid-October, we still run to the top as weather permits.

by the last week of October, sub-arctic conditions make the summit inhospitable to casual visitors. But the Cog Railway experience continues, because from November until early May, our winter destination is Waumbek Station.

Throughout the winter, our trains terminate at our newly redesigned and expanded Waumbek Station. Located in an alpine meadow below tree line at roughly 4000’, clear conditions provide spectacular panoramic vistas from the southern Presidentials to the Canadian border. Passengers leave the train for about 25 minutes to enjoy elevated viewing decks, complimentary hot refreshments, warming huts and a blazing fire pit. Roast-your-own hot dogs and s’mores are available for purchase at the Base Station! Round trips to Waumbek Station are approximately 1 hour.