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kpyna t1_iqr8jhu wrote

> 1) Can I expect to see fall foliage in the above mentioned areas or am I too early for peak foliage

That will most likely either be peak or close to peak foliage. This map provides a decent approximation.

> 2) Any recommendations to go up the summit without driving up Mt. Washington Auto Road? I am thinking Tours/Guides?

Like going in a tour guides van? I know there are services that offer this, but, meh. It's all a little overrated in my opinion. Haven't done cog railway in a long time but I liked it as a kid and I think it is rightfully popular with tourists for the novelty.

I don't recommend that you hike Mt. Washington!! If you choose to anyway, realize there's a very good chance you will not make it to the summit due to poor weather conditions. Tourists who have done bigger mountains die trying to hike the mountain all the time. If you get trapped/lost and survive you will be on the hook for your rescue bills and as of recently, maybe face criminal charges.

> 3) Any hikes or drives that have similar views to the Mt. Washington Summit?

Mt Washington has a fairly unique view because it is so huge but NH has tons of mountains with beautiful views that can be hiked by novices especially if the novice likes a physical challenge. I like Welch and Dickey, Mt Major, West Rattlesnake Mt, and Mt Willard for a fairly straightforward day hike.

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imperfect_skin t1_iqrb5b3 wrote

>I don't recommend that you hike Mt. Washington

Oh no, I wouldn't try that. I think for a hike, I am only looking at easy/moderate hikes (chose Artists Bluff for that reason). And yes I was thinking tour guides van - the Auto road drive has some scary reviews on TripAdvisor which is why I wanted to know what people thought of those. Thank you for the detailed response.

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kpyna t1_iqrc9ui wrote

I just want to be sure because it always makes me sad when out of staters are hurt or die because they don't know what they're getting into :(

If you REALLY want to see Mt Washington's summit, cog railway or a tour van will be fine. I wouldn't drive it because with my luck my car would shit itself on the way up, but it shouldn't be a difficult drive.

But if you're just looking to see the sights and Mt Washington is just something on the list, I strongly recommend taking a nice hike instead. Have fun!

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