Cog Railway Ride Up Mount Washington
Posted by Rebecca Levitan on Thu, Sep 10, 2009 @ 08:41 AM
A great Fall foliage getaway at the Old Field House Inn is
not complete without a ride to the top of Mount Washington on the Cog
Railway. The builder of the Cog Railway
wanted to develop a safe and easy method to ascend to the top of Mount
Washington. He submitted his proposals
and everyone thought he was crazy.
However, they approved his proposal and the Cog Railway took three years
to build. It was completed in 1865 and
it was an immediate success.
The journey begins at Marshfield Base Station, which is located
2700 feet above sea level. The ride
covers 2.8 miles and the scenic views are breath taking. Once at the top of Mount Washington views
extend to the Atlantic Ocean on clear days.
Also, enjoy a visit to the Observatory Museum and the historic Tiptop
House before the trip down the mountain.
What a wonderful way to spend any time of the year,
especially during Fall foliage. We
consider this a “must do” for any visit to New England. The round trip takes approximately three
hours and tickets can be purchased on-line and children under 3 ride for free!