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Mount Washington Auto Road, Mountain toll road in New Hampshire, United States.

The road extends 7.6 miles from Route 16 in Green's Grant to the summit of Mount Washington, climbing 4,618 feet in elevation.

First opening in 1861 as a carriage road, the Mount Washington Auto Road stands as the oldest constructed tourist attraction in North America.

The road features weather sensors at different elevations, contributing data to research about mountain weather patterns and climate studies.

Vehicles receive the traditional bumper sticker reading 'This Car Climbed Mt Washington' upon paying the entrance toll at the base station.

The Mount Washington Hillclimb Auto Race, established in 1904, maintains its position as the longest-running automobile race in the United States.

Location: New Hampshire

Inception: 1861

GPS coordinates: 44.28810,-71.27930

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:00

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