The first time I hiked up the mountain it was in the rain and fog. My girlfriend drove up the mountain and was terrified. When she saw me coming up the trail, she started crying….. mainly because she was so relieved that I could drive down. I about cried as well because I didn’t want to hike back down. lol. I acted like I was going to hike back down. She begged me to drive. lol. I did get rewarded to bail on my hike. lol.
I watched this video with him yesterday. We laughed!!! It was a phenomenal ride. I'm looking forward to doing it again next year during Laconia Bike Week.
@@RidingandWrenching During Laconia Bike Week it would be close enough to last winter for you to still see snow patches on some of the mountains. I've gone up during hot weather from the base station arriving to very cold weather at the summit.
Ugh! Always someone in a big truck, or mini-van (or just someone who is having vertigo/anxiety) having to stop every 10 ft. Then you had to get your bike moving again in gravel dozens of times on, like, a 25 degree grade! Glad they paved it, but I will miss the challenge.
Are their cops , tow trucks around if something happens bad ? Breakdown bike , car ? Did it feel like the wind was gonna pick u up and throw u off the side of the road off the mountain , why know safety rails at all ? 😮😅😅😊
@garyny4073 Generally the wind is at it's worst in the winter months, the weather station has also recorded temperatures extremes. There is a website for the station. It's a slow ride/drive it's often closed due to conditions. There's a remarkable temperature change bottom to top.
Check the schedule during Laconia Bike Week. I believe they devote two days of the bike week exclusively to motorcycles only. So if you are nervous of car behind you or coming down toward you, the motorcycle only day is for you. It's cool on those days where it is only bikes below, bikes at the summit, and bikes all in between. 😃
One thing to remember when going up a mountain is coming down on the same gear. That will save your brakes and keep them from heating up. On my Goldwing, I usually come down on my second gear and compress more than half of the mountain. Thank you for taking this video showing the going up and I hope you got the sticker I went up Mount Washington.
I also thought that part was hilarious!! 😂 Hats off to him for making it as far as he did. At least he got his sticker. I know I would have parked my bike at the bottom and used the Cog railway to reach the summit. I would have been on "pins and needles " the entire ride up the mountain.
Did that trip more times than I can remember back in my younger days when I lived in Connecticut. Many of the folks I rode with are gone but what a fantastic memory this video provided. I definitely miss those days.
It is a great ride, we did it years ago, neat that the upper weather station is chained down to withstand wind, also when we went the director was from our home of winchester and a duc rider, her office was in fryeburg and she was very cordial giving us time for questions!! Ride safe , and no trailers for safety reasons!!
I lived in Seattle, Washington for 8 years. My favorite ride around there was Mt. Rainier, two routes. Paradise and Sunrise. Both went above 6,200 ft. The grades were not as steep as Mt. Washington but longer distance. 1986 Honda GL1200 GoldWing. Nice roads with few technical points. I could transverse at approximately 30mph. Descending 2nd or 3rd gear and just listening to the quiet wind going thru helmet. Awesome views across the Cascade Mountains. Thank you for your ride
I've been up and down that mountain on a bike 5 times! It's an impressive, fun, and beautiful ride. I only go on weekdays (Mon-Wed is best cause way fewer cars!) I like to go in late July or Early August so it is reasonably warm at the top. You should always have a sweatshirt/coat and raincoat in your saddlebags; because conditions can change quickly, and weather reporting in New England is all coin-tosses. I think it would be scarier in a car, because on a bike you know exactly where the edge of the road is. Once you get above the tree line, it is amazing! Great video!
@@kevinfraser59 what?!?! I couldn't imagine someone racing down than mountain! You have given me a reason to come back!!! Thanks for sharing that comment!
16:29 this is such a funny dude moment 😅😅 and thank you creator of this video, for not putting on any cheesy music! I’m planning a trip to here from Brooklyn NY soon so I appreciate this!
Cue, it's amazing to see this trip up Mt. Washington from the rider's perspective. I have not been there yet, but I plan to ride up in the near future. Always enjoy watching your videos. Sir, keep on doing what you do!
I admit, I was nervous....but now that I've done it, I'm looking forward to doing it again next year during Laconia Bike Week. It's a fun ride. My goal with this video was to show the entire road so that you know what to expect. It's not a technical ride.....just high elevation with AMAZING views. On the way up, focus on the road...don't fixate on scenery....lest you ride over the edge! On the way down, stay in first gear and DO NOT pull in the clutch.
@@RidingandWrenching Wife and I did Mt. W. some years back, each on our own bikes. My real point for this comment though is that you must try Hurricane Mountain Road out of North Conway heading east towards Chatham. I found it scarier than the auto road.
Absolutely love that ride! I've been so busy this summer I've only been able to make it up once so far. I am definitely getting back up there before the season is over. Great video, thanks for posting it. Keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🏍 Randy
I did this during Covid. It was Summer at the base and felt like Winter at the top. The ride was pretty easy there was only a short section of unpaved road. I made it up in about 15 min or less. Going down requires a bit more focus but was fine other than some slow cars in front of me.
Thank you for the nice vedio. When going down Mt Washington, vehicles traveling down will need to be on the lowest gear a lot of times to reduce the brake friction heat, causing it from engaging, and vehicles go out of control. Also, vehicles traveling down must yield for vehicles traveling up the mountain..
Wow ! What a beautiful ride.. with your sound and camera work I felt I was riding with you. As previously mentioned, we made the 11 hour ride to get to the bottom of the mountain and it was closed for the day. Extremely disappointing. Thx to your video, I felt like I made the ride.. many thx and much appreciated 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🇨🇦🍁 Niagara Falls Canada
@@lennyevans4724 aw man! That sucks! I watched someone else's video about Mt Washington. They recommend planning several days in the area due to the occasional closures due to weather. Glad you liked the video. I plan to go back next year. I have some new camera equipment that I'm excited to try
First time I've ever been up Mt Washington. I knew I'd need wisedom to do it successfully. You helped calm some of my fears of it. Once the trees where gone I started getting scared of highs too, but I hung on! Thanx for sharing the many ups and downside of things, lodging and dining options too. Thank you so very much for record this incredable treck thru the clouds. I liked your written narations too. ❤ 😅😅 TY
So cute… I was warned about twisty and narrow roads and no guard rails… I was waiting for things to get sketchy while riding through the fog and eventually was surprised by the summit… On the way down it was clear sight with beautiful views. Maybe growing up riding in the European mountains sets a different baseline 🏔️
This was my first high altitude, narrow mountain road without a guard rail. I was much more relaxed going down. I'm looking forward to going again next year
great video , this road is not a joke not for a newby i have been riding for over 40 years seen a lot of beautiful places in this country , saying that mt washington is the most intensed ride that i have ever done you really have to stay focused stay safe
Did it once. Video doesn't capture the shear drop offs you see in person. I actually found the ride down had a higher pucker factor since you had a better view of how far you will fall! The wind doesn't help. Never thought heights bothered me much, but this was more "interesting" then I thought. Glad a did it, not sure, but I may be one and done...
I live 101.68 miles away from Mt Washington, on the coast of Maine. And at the highest point in town which is around 76 meters above sea level, you can see the top of Mt Washington on a clear day.
@@garyives1218 I want to get a nice 35mm SLR and a nice tripod and get some nice 4K pics of the peak. It's a rare weather day to get a good photo of it. But I live less than 1 mile away from the spot.
@@joeanon5788 There are really good vids out here going over the best used DSLRs at different affordable price points. Last August I got my 1st, for $225 a 2009 era Canon EOS 7D. Was pro level and $1600 when new. I love it! I can find plenty of good EF and EF-S lenses for it used at fairly affordable prices.
When I rode up Mt. Washington a few years ago heavy fog set in near the top.....very heavy fog and it was a dangerous situation as my glasses , windshield, and helmut shield all fogged up.
If you think this ride/drive is not for you, they offer a tour van ride up and down. It will allow you to really enjoy the scenery. It is an pretyy good option
I enjoyed the ride. I plan to do it again next year during bike week. I am also planning to ride to Colorado. This was my first time riding a high altitude, narrow road w/o guard rails.
I rode up Mt. Washington about 30 years ago. Back then the top half was dirt. Riding down was wild. There is a long ramp with a left turn at the bottom. From this are you see ski resorts at lower elevation. It looks like the road stops and will launch you into the sky.
My wife and I did this back before Covid on my 2008 electric glide classic. Part of the road was gravel back then my wife says one and done. It is checked off the list. The view was amazing on that day.
@@lennyjames65 it won't be scary the next time I do it....but that was my first high altitude, narrow mountain road without guard rails. Oh yea.....I was a bit intimated. I was pretty comfortable going downhill. I'm going back next year during Laconia Bike Week
In 2001, I bought my brand new Ultra and took it to New Hampshire from Ontario Canada for a vacation in Aug 2002. Went up Mt Washington to help me overcome my fear of heights. Well! After about mile 2 the pavement turned to gravel. No problem, I thought, I live on a gravel road. But those last few hairpins with 10 degree grades had me alternating between praying and cursing! And I’m a Christian! I’d be leaning and turning sharply to go up, and the tour bus van would be coming down and hogging the centre of the road! I narrowly missed hitting their mirror! Made it to the top but it was around 4pm on Aug 2nd and it started to snow! Light flakes though. Bring some warm clothes and gloves! It’s about 6300 ft elevation. Two guys came up with Quebec plates, one on a FatBoy the other on a LowRider. I offered to trade the guy on the LowRider even up for my big cow of an Ultra…..😮😅 We stayed for a little while so we could see the Steam powered Cog train. What a beauty! It came time to go down OH BOY! I practically screamed all the way! I rode my brakes a little and just wanted to keep going to get it over with but by the time I reached the second pull over stop, I had about 1/8 of an inch of brake lever pull left and very little brakes! Fortunately I came to a stop upright. I stopped at every pullover after that to cool my brakes until we got to the paved rd again. So folks if you ride your brakes they have to cool off or you’ll have none! So pullover on those pull offs! When I got to the bottom we pulled over and I got off my bike and kissed the ground. My husband took a picture of me doing it and we still laugh about it to this day. I got the bumper sticker to prove it and proudly displayed it on the back of my tourpak lid. God was looking after me that day and Jesus is my passenger, along with the Holy Spirit, but I don’t think I’ll go back up Mt Washington because I’m still afraid of heights. Except maybe on that Cog train. 🚂 I said maybe…..😂❤
@@RidingandWrenching Yeah! And it wasn’t that nice pea gravel, it was more like that 4 inch rubble because the rain wouldn’t wash it away! I don’t remember the road being that wide, I think they must have changed the original route. I laughed at your friend saying “who’s idea was this?” 😂🤣 I feel his pain!🤪😝
Great video, I've done it a few times and it is intense. Only things I can add are to be prepared for at least a 30 deg temperature drop at the top. I bring cold-weather gear with me just in case. Second, make sure the bike is up for it. One of my friends had old brake and clutch fluid and he lost his clutch at the summit because the water bubbles in the clutch fluid froze. We turned the clutch side of the bike into the sun and that helped to warm it up.
It was an absolutely stunning ride! I can't wait to do it again (next time I won't be scared!) I will enjoy it more the next time. I had the same apprehension the first time I rode Tail of the Dragon. I have since ridden the Dragon about a dozen times. I don't think I'll have the chance to ride Mt Washington a dozen times, but I will certainly enjoy it more the next time!
That was a lot of fun. Years ago I drove my car to the top and loved it. It must be so much fun riding to the top with a group of friends. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I just completed this ride in June of this year while attending the Laconia rally. It was on my bucket list for a while and I'm so glad I did it. It was a little hairy, but it was definitely worth the effort. The ride up and back from Wolfeboro New Hampshire where I was staying was also a joy. One of the best parts was, that I had just had a cam and exhaust installed on the bike at the rally, so that the sound of the engine braking on the way down was music to my ears.😊
Wow...amazing views !! Riding a motorcycle up there is probably the best way to experience it. I wouldn't want to try this at night...that's for sure. 😁 ... cool video.
VERY NICE MY FRIEND !!! i wanted so much to go there.. but now , my lil lady said you showed her enough, now she don't have to ride the mountain.. lol..
Thanks for sharing. It didn't look too bad to me. Not as many hairpin turns compared to the road up Pikes Peak in Colorado, but what makes that road even more challenging is the altitude -- almost twice tat of Mt. Washington. Even so, not too scary of a road as long as you have the right type of bike and skill/attitude.
Our gold wing chapter rode up some time in mid 80s. It was a blistering 95F at the base and around 40F at summit. Glad we had helmets to keep our heads warm, tourists in cars weren’t so lucky. They’d get out of their cars wearing shorts and Tees and thought they were gonna die. At least us bikers were fully dressed. The wind was so strong that we had a heck of a time getting the bikes onto their sidestands the way we had parked. 700 lb bike and the wind is keeping it from leaning left onto the stand. Not the scariest, curviest, tallest road to a summit, but for sure one of the wildest weather changes I’ve ever experienced in a few short miles.
No guard rails SHEESH....😬! That's a beautiful view💯. Chopper rider said, "Let me show them how it's done😆". He said, "Who's idea was this??" 😂😂 Literrally in the clouds. Awesome vid!!👍🏿 Stay safe out there!!
Only reason you need a guard rail is if you plan to run into it....which would be a bad idea no matter what. The trick is to focus on where you want the bike to go. If you stare over the ledge, you will go over the ledge! Ink it in....Bike Week next year! let's go!!
Did the climb in 2016 (remember the dirt gravel section that was WET). If you get out to Colorado there is Pikes Peak (easier paved road) and the real adrenalin rush is Mt Evans (200 feet higher than Pikes Peak and a hell of a lot scarier because of its narrowness and tight switchbacks) Being afraid of heights lets you enjoy talking about it more.
@@leo.girardi I don't believe in shaming people who have reached their limits. We have fun with each other, but riding a motorcycle is dangerous. I will always respect someone who knows their limit
When I hiked up that mountain in 2003 and climbed over the guardrail at the top ... someone asked me if I hiked all the way up there! I said yes I did but I'm taking the last shuttle van down. The auto road makes it seem like a much longer trip (distance wise) I bought a shirt at the gift shop up there ... This body climbed Mt. Washington elevation 6280 feet. Nice video!
Thank you for the video. Never did Mt. Washington; but went by it on my way back from Nova Scotia. I have a friend who is a very avid motorcyclist (rode all over the U.S.; parts of Canada and up into Alaska) and he said some parts of that road made him a little uneasy.
When I to9k this ride it was early June and there was still snow banks in the parking lot. People were snow boarding at Tuckermans Ravien. The best view are from the top,and riding down. Above the treeline on a nice day I ou can see forever.
Mt. Mitchell off of the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC is taller than Mt. Washington (6684'), and is more sceenic. Also a more pleasant ride, and FREE. Not as windy though for sure. Love the videos.
I live just outside of Laconia and ride up north almost every weekend that the weather cooperates. There is some great roads that you have to hit while in the area. I highly recommend Hurricane Mountain Rd., and Bear Notch Rd.
excellent video, brother.... rode up in 2018 with the wife and kid in utero on my 2005 night train. I am super afraid of heights and that ride is no joke!! Made it to the top, but experienced anxiety watching this video, I don't think I could ride it again. The camera doesn't do justice to how steep the road actually is.
@RidingandWrenching I went in 2022 . It was nice at the beginning, and after the first rest, stop started raining, and I believe that was scary, the wind, the water, and the fog 🤦🤦
21:38 Can't believe the guy wants a "biker wave" coming down from the top! Folks, keep your damn hands on your bars! I drove up Mt. Washington twice in auto's and that alone was somewhat uneasy, glad you shared this video, CUE, cuz now I don't have to do it on my EVO. 😁
Great video, thanks for sharing! I live in NH, some FYI: the upper portion of the road at one time was not paved. There is a marker off the road close to the top where a hiker or hikers didn't make it to the top because of bad weather that came in, they didn't realize how close they were to safety and they lost their lives at that point. You can see the summit just above where they were at, so they were so close but yet so far.
We rode up in a rainy mist and it was a little scary. At one point a tour bus stopped in front of us, we stopped and slid backwards with the front brake on, had to hit the rear brake to stop sliding backwards. Got to the top and could see nothing due to the fog. Great ride though but unnerving in the rain on a loaded bagger. I say go for it if you get a chance and I hope you have a nice day to ride Mt. Washington
@@rogerdickinson1260 dang!!! You did it in the rain! You're my hero....I want to do it again next year. I've received lots of suggestions for other "scary" rides. Next on my list is Million Dollar HWY
@@RidingandWrenching Hey CUE it’s me again. In mid July 2012 I did a solo run from Toronto Ontario Canada to Fairplay CO for the annual “Colorado Ladies Day Run” I took the Ultra again this time with 150K miles on it. I won first prize for the longest distance travelled at 1800 miles. I had a great time and met some great people. I got the elevation sickness though because I live at 300 ft above sea level and Fairplay was 10,000 ft. I felt a pain in my chest and lungs like a heart attack. I bought 3 of those oxygen puffers and the next day I was ok. I had 2 weeks vacation so I went to the Million Dollar Highway from Ouray to Silverton CO. The ride was fabulous even though there were no guardrails and 600ft drops, I was ok even though I’m not crazy about heights. If you go from north up in Ouray to south down in Silverton (9300ft) you’ll have less sheer drop off with no guardrails. Trust me it was nowhere near as crazy as Mt Washington. But I’ll tell you what is…. Black Canyon of the Gunneson CO, it’s on the way to the Million$ hwy. It’s got 16 degree grades, gravel rd and some switchbacks and it’s really cold at the bottom because the canyon is narrow and completely shaded between the black granite. On the way back up I had to stand up because I couldn’t see over my windshield. It’s WORSE than Mt Washington if you want a challenge. I had to lie down in the grass when I got to the top. 😵💫 After I left Silverton I took the highway to Durango CO and it was just beautiful. Stayed at historic hotels the Grand Imperial in Silverton and the Strater Hotel in Durango. Best trip of my life! Then I left and hi tailed to Utah. I headed to a place in Mexican Hat UT that has a rd called the Moky Dugway. Google it. Then I took off for the Arches State Park. Most beautiful place I’d ever been to on a motorcycle. I arrived 1.5 hr before dusk camped there and left at dawn. RESERVE IT. You won’t regret it. 😊
I've done this 4 or 5 times in a car, twice on a motorcycle and one time on an ATV. The stairway (not pictured) from lower summit lot to upper will tell you exactly what kind of shape you're in and demonstrate what altitude does to breathing.
Great video Cue! That might not been a technically challenging ride but definitely requirs a ton of intestinal fortitude! Just like TTOTD you slayed it! Ride safe ride often and keep motovlogging. Glen
I went up it once. I've lived in northern MA for decades but had never drove to the top. My dad grew up in the mountains of NC and I've been there many times. I've been to the Rockies a few times. I've never been on a scarier mountain road when I went a couple of years ago. I was with my parents and my two sons. My mom was driving and we were in a Highlander. What made it scary was when someone was coming the other way. There was just enough space, it seemed, for the Highlander to fit in its lane. Sitting in the passenger seat, what I saw out my window was death. If you looked out the window and looked down, you really couldn't see the road, because we were on the edge. So you just saw straight down. In the area I'm thinking of, there were no trees to stop a falling car. Worse, I saw the road had crumbled away a little bit in a few spots. I was thinking that there must be frequent deadly accidents here. Turns out there haven't been too many. My mom was in her late seventies for this drive. I told her not to look around at all but just focus on the road. The day was a beautiful August day, but the top was very windy. We brought sweatshirts and we did need them at the top. Staying in a t-shirt wouldn't be tolerable for long. I will say that when I went there, there were signs at the top telling all drivers to gear down so that the engine would keep you from needing your brakes. All of our years of experience with mountains, that wasn't new to us. I didn't smell brakes on my trip, but maybe the signs are gone or people ignored it. I felt that if I ever did that drive again, I would take the smallest car available. But really, I'd probably take the train up instead. Although, decades ago, the train lost its brakes and I believe a few people were killed as it sped down the tracks down the mountain. So there's a new fear to unlock.
While riding up the mountain I was strictly focused on the road. I didn't see a lot of the scenery until I started editing this video! Next summer I will be riding to Colorado. The roads are even higher!
I did the Auto road on my Bigdog. It was a great ride. Scariest part was the last turn before you get to the parking lot.Now it's paved. It used to be dirt for the last quarter mile. Now they paved the road almost all the way to the top. Other than that it was a very nice ride. Hearing my big dog screaming up that road sounded so cool especially with those ground pounding Samson exhaust pipes.
If you are comfortable riding high elevation mountain roads (with no guard rail) Mt Washington won't bother you at all. For the rest of us mere mortals who are riding a road like this for the first time, it's scary. My nerves were much more calm coming down the mountain. I am looking forward to riding similar roads in Colorado next year.
@@RidingandWrenching I hear you , I'm starting to get anxiety attacks crossing certain bridges . Chesapeake Bay bridge is on top of the list . On a Windy day I'm a nervous wreck . I see myself going off the side every time I cross it
I might put that on my list of rides next season. Although, if I can get my knees straight, I'd like to hike to the top first. Hiking is much more dangerous on that mountain, but when you hike places like that, it is a thrill and a feeling of accomplishment when you're standing at the top, your legs feeling like spaghetti noodles that are burning, and your heart racing. You look down at the valley below, and think, "WOW" that was totally worth the work". That's what I love about hiking/climbing the Appalachians. In fact, the end of the Appalachian trail is at Mt. Washington, or the beginning, depending if you are heading south instead of north. Another bucket list of mine, is a complete AT thru-hike starting in Georgia all the way to Mt. Washington.
My wife and I did it on on our 2008 Electra glide classic pre Covid, the tuff part was part of the road was gravel back then, she said one and done, checked off the list, the view was amazing
It was an awesome ride! I plan to do it again next year during Laconia Bike Week. I have never been, but now that I know how awesome the riding is in New Hampshire, I can't wait to go back
I bet it was! I was a little apprehensive about the gravel part of the roads (until I heard it was completely paved). The parking lots are still gravel, but I was ok with that!
The last time I rode up there was in 1993.... went up 3 years ago and the Road was closed due to a Subaru Road race to the top... I need to get up there again. Great Video
I rode it when it still had the dirt and gravel section. That made it scary. Not to mention the fog rolled up the side of the mountain on my way up and up top, there was zero visibility. Didn’t realize I made it to the parking lot until I heard voices and say parked cars 15 feet in front of me. 😅On the way down I had to go through to cloud cover which was pretty crazy.
I used to live in CT and did the mountain in ‘03 or ‘04. It’s not scary at all and is one of the best rides one can do if able. I’m near Memphis now and would love to go back again one day.
I'll give you two scariest rides that will knock you socks off. In Bend, Oregon there is a cinder round cone mountain with road winding around mt to the top. Where a brass plate with arrows directing too all the mountains visible. Very impressive,but scarey on a bike. Other is also a mountain with road winding to its top. South of Bend is LaPine, Oregon, East is a volcanic mountain that blew up an made two lakes, Pauline Lake an East Lake. The Peck between lakes is Paulina Butte. This will give you the rush of getting to top by motorcycle an rush getting down. You can see 5 States from top. My dad a i guided Kirk Douglas an family on a days fishing trip to show how to catch big German Brown and rainbow trout on Paulina Lake. Bonus scare: Oakland Bay bridge just scared my ex. Spitless! Astoria bridge is a real rush too!
Missed you by two days. I went up on Sunday 28 July on my 2015 Victory Vision. The weather was just like your day but I'm more jealous of your ride because you weren't stuck behind individuals that suddenly got vertigo after the first mile😡. I was stuck in 1st gear for 75% going up. Parked on the second level lot. Poor French girl dumped her bike with all of the traffic and fell over just as she pulled into the lot. No injuries, just embarrassed. Going down was a little better until I caught up with a red Camaro white knuckling it. Mt Washington was this year's ride. Last year was the Dead Horse to Key West ride.😎
Awesome, I was first at Mt Washington, 1968, we hiked up the Tuckerman Ravine, staying in a lean to for the night, then to the top, hiked back down, then in 1978, 1 was 22, we camped, hiked up again, snowball fight in July. Fun times. Nice video!
@@RidingandWrenching Nice. Will look forward to crossing paths out there in NH. I’ve not been either. Just did Milwaukee for the Harley event last weekend.
My wife and I rode it a few years before the pandemic on an exceptional perfect weather day. We were on two Triumph Bonnevilles. She was terrified the whole time- not from the heights, she used to be a professional tree climber- but from the heavy weekend traffic on the narrow windy road. I was fine on the road, but was more freaked by the parking lot at the top, which was basically loose rocks fist sized and smaller. I've been up there other times on the train and in cars. You have to dress warm. It can be a lot windier and colder at the top, and that fog can be damn cold. The yellow line violations I saw extensively in the second half of the video can get you in big trouble up there too, and I don't mean legal trouble. If I recall correctly, I was in second and third most of the way up and down.
@@RidingandWrenching the very top was unpaved, but it was very high quality, not hard to ride at all. They had to grade it every season because of the beating it took from the weather.
dang! I was able to use engine braking most of the way down, so mine were not super hot. But you could definitely smell burning brakes on the way down.
I got scared just watching it thanks for the great video and letting me enjoy your adventure have a great and safe summer.😅 Katahdin region northern Maine
Thank you for your advice. I just got back it was a great and scary ride. It is really high. I just looked in front of me like you said, I am not big on heights. 1st gear 99%of the way up and down. Thanks again.
I've been up the mountain when only the first half was paved and the second half was dirt. Did they still show the short video of " breakfast of champions" when this gentleman tried to eat while in a wind storm. As soon as the toast popped up from the toaster it was instantly gone. That part is hilarious 🤣😂🤣 I was born and raised in NH. The other ride you spoke of is the kancamangus highway
I had no idea there was so much great riding in NH. My next trip to the north east will be focused on NH. I didn't see the "breakfast of champions" video. must have missed that one!
The first time I hiked up the mountain it was in the rain and fog. My girlfriend drove up the mountain and was terrified. When she saw me coming up the trail, she started crying….. mainly because she was so relieved that I could drive down. I about cried as well because I didn’t want to hike back down. lol. I acted like I was going to hike back down. She begged me to drive. lol. I did get rewarded to bail on my hike. lol.
😂😂great story! Thanks for sharing!
It's always foggy!
Excellent adventure.
The best and funniest part was when the one guy said, "whose idea was this?"
I watched this video with him yesterday. We laughed!!! It was a phenomenal ride. I'm looking forward to doing it again next year during Laconia Bike Week.
@@RidingandWrenching During Laconia Bike Week it would be close enough to last winter for you to still see snow patches on some of the mountains. I've gone up during hot weather from the base station arriving to very cold weather at the summit.
You should have done it prior to 2022 when the last 5 miles were dirt/gravel!! It was quite the adventure!! Lol
Ugh! Always someone in a big truck, or mini-van (or just someone who is having vertigo/anxiety) having to stop every 10 ft. Then you had to get your bike moving again in gravel dozens of times on, like, a 25 degree grade! Glad they paved it, but I will miss the challenge.
Are their cops , tow trucks around if something happens bad ? Breakdown bike , car ? Did it feel like the wind was gonna pick u up and throw u off the side of the road off the mountain , why know safety rails at all ? 😮😅😅😊
@@garyny4073 it was not windy on my ride. Foggy (cloudy) at the top though. I missed out on the great views.
@@dcormanexactly!!
@garyny4073 Generally the wind is at it's worst in the winter months, the weather station has also recorded temperatures extremes. There is a website for the station. It's a slow ride/drive it's often closed due to conditions. There's a remarkable temperature change bottom to top.
Check the schedule during Laconia Bike Week. I believe they devote two days of the bike week exclusively to motorcycles only. So if you are nervous of car behind you or coming down toward you, the motorcycle only day is for you. It's cool on those days where it is only bikes below, bikes at the summit, and bikes all in between. 😃
@@rickberis4184 sweet! I will be there next year. I've never been to that bike week.
One thing to remember when going up a mountain is coming down on the same gear. That will save your brakes and keep them from heating up. On my Goldwing, I usually come down on my second gear and compress more than half of the mountain. Thank you for taking this video showing the going up and I hope you got the sticker I went up Mount Washington.
Yup, that’s added to my bucket list! “Whose idea was this” 😂😂 That looks like a great ride brother!
I had to edit out the rest! That was the nice part!
I also thought that part was hilarious!! 😂 Hats off to him for making it as far as he did. At least he got his sticker. I know I would have parked my bike at the bottom and used the Cog railway to reach the summit. I would have been on "pins and needles " the entire ride up the mountain.
@@sandtrap9 You can do it! Come on man!!! Next year, we are going!
@@RidingandWrenching My Husband had a few words on the way up the mountain. 🤣
@@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures It will be a piece of cake for you Joe! 😊
Did that trip more times than I can remember back in my younger days when I lived in Connecticut. Many of the folks I rode with are gone but what a fantastic memory this video provided. I definitely miss those days.
Going up is one thing, coming down is another. Great run, have done it several times.
I'm looking forward to doing it again next year.
It is a great ride, we did it years ago, neat that the upper weather station is chained down to withstand wind, also when we went the director was from our home of winchester and a duc rider, her office was in fryeburg and she was very cordial giving us time for questions!! Ride safe , and no trailers for safety reasons!!
I lived in Seattle, Washington for 8 years. My favorite ride around there was Mt. Rainier, two routes. Paradise and Sunrise. Both went above 6,200 ft. The grades were not as steep as Mt. Washington but longer distance. 1986 Honda GL1200 GoldWing. Nice roads with few technical points. I could transverse at approximately 30mph. Descending 2nd or 3rd gear and just listening to the quiet wind going thru helmet. Awesome views across the Cascade Mountains. Thank you for your ride
@@geneelsea3368 I'm looking forward to some of the rides on the west coast. I haven't ridden out there yet, but I will!
I've been up and down that mountain on a bike 5 times!
It's an impressive, fun, and beautiful ride. I only go on weekdays (Mon-Wed is best cause way fewer cars!)
I like to go in late July or Early August so it is reasonably warm at the top. You should always have a sweatshirt/coat and raincoat in your saddlebags; because conditions can change quickly, and weather reporting in New England is all coin-tosses.
I think it would be scarier in a car, because on a bike you know exactly where the edge of the road is.
Once you get above the tree line, it is amazing!
Great video!
Great video ! I live in the state of NH ! Have been to the top many times ! It never gets old ! They have a auto race to the top every year !
@@kevinfraser59 what?!?! I couldn't imagine someone racing down than mountain! You have given me a reason to come back!!! Thanks for sharing that comment!
Make sure to tell people to bring warm gear for the mountain top. There's a big difference between the base and the top!🥶
@@RidingandWrenchingThey don't race down it. The race is uphill only. They do reach some crazy speeds on a lot of it tho lol.
Never!
16:29 this is such a funny dude moment 😅😅 and thank you creator of this video, for not putting on any cheesy music! I’m planning a trip to here from Brooklyn NY soon so I appreciate this!
I stopped using music a while back. In some of my older videos, I am guilty!
Cue, it's amazing to see this trip up Mt. Washington from the rider's perspective. I have not been there yet, but I plan to ride up in the near future. Always enjoy watching your videos. Sir, keep on doing what you do!
I admit, I was nervous....but now that I've done it, I'm looking forward to doing it again next year during Laconia Bike Week. It's a fun ride. My goal with this video was to show the entire road so that you know what to expect. It's not a technical ride.....just high elevation with AMAZING views. On the way up, focus on the road...don't fixate on scenery....lest you ride over the edge! On the way down, stay in first gear and DO NOT pull in the clutch.
@@RidingandWrenching Wife and I did Mt. W. some years back, each on our own bikes. My real point for this comment though is that you must try Hurricane Mountain Road out of North Conway heading east towards Chatham. I found it scarier than the auto road.
Absolutely love that ride! I've been so busy this summer I've only
been able to make it up once so far. I am definitely getting back up
there before the season is over.
Great video, thanks for posting it.
Keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🏍
Randy
I did this during Covid. It was Summer at the base and felt like Winter at the top. The ride was pretty easy there was only a short section of unpaved road. I made it up in about 15 min or less. Going down requires a bit more focus but was fine other than some slow cars in front of me.
Thank you for the nice vedio.
When going down Mt Washington, vehicles traveling down will need to be on the lowest gear a lot of times to reduce the brake friction heat, causing it from engaging, and vehicles go out of control. Also, vehicles traveling down must yield for vehicles traveling up the mountain..
Loved it! Now it's on my bucket list for a motorcycle ride from the Keene, NH area. Should make for a long ride and a long day. Be safe!
Wow ! What a beautiful ride.. with your sound and camera work I felt I was riding with you. As previously mentioned, we made the 11 hour ride to get to the bottom of the mountain and it was closed for the day. Extremely disappointing. Thx to your video, I felt like I made the ride.. many thx and much appreciated 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🇨🇦🍁 Niagara Falls Canada
@@lennyevans4724 aw man! That sucks! I watched someone else's video about Mt Washington. They recommend planning several days in the area due to the occasional closures due to weather. Glad you liked the video. I plan to go back next year. I have some new camera equipment that I'm excited to try
Looking forward to your next my Washington video.. thx for all your videos and your time and effort.
First time I've ever been up Mt Washington. I knew I'd need wisedom to do it successfully. You helped calm some of my fears of it. Once the trees where gone I started getting scared of highs too, but I hung on! Thanx for sharing the many ups and downside of things, lodging and dining options too. Thank you so very much for record this incredable treck thru the clouds. I liked your written narations too. ❤ 😅😅 TY
So cute… I was warned about twisty and narrow roads and no guard rails… I was waiting for things to get sketchy while riding through the fog and eventually was surprised by the summit…
On the way down it was clear sight with beautiful views.
Maybe growing up riding in the European mountains sets a different baseline 🏔️
This was my first high altitude, narrow mountain road without a guard rail. I was much more relaxed going down. I'm looking forward to going again next year
great video , this road is not a joke not for a newby i have been riding for over 40 years seen a lot of beautiful places in this country , saying that mt washington is the most intensed ride that i have ever done you really have to stay focused stay safe
Thank you. It was a beautiful ride. I'm looking forward to doing it again next year.
@@jimmyturbeville8753 been riding 36 years and still never new about
Mt Washington… beautiful..
Did it once. Video doesn't capture the shear drop offs you see in person. I actually found the ride down had a higher pucker factor since you had a better view of how far you will fall! The wind doesn't help. Never thought heights bothered me much, but this was more "interesting" then I thought. Glad a did it, not sure, but I may be one and done...
Agreed! The video doesn't do it justice.
I live 101.68 miles away from Mt Washington, on the coast of Maine. And at the highest point in town which is around 76 meters above sea level, you can see the top of Mt Washington on a clear day.
Wow!!!
@@garyives1218 I want to get a nice 35mm SLR and a nice tripod and get some nice 4K pics of the peak. It's a rare weather day to get a good photo of it. But I live less than 1 mile away from the spot.
@@joeanon5788 There are really good vids out here going over the best used DSLRs at different affordable price points. Last August I got my 1st, for $225 a 2009 era Canon EOS 7D. Was pro level and $1600 when new. I love it! I can find plenty of good EF and EF-S lenses for it used at fairly affordable prices.
Been up twice on a bike, did it a month ago 2up on my 99 Valkyrie interstate.
@@plympytheplumber4605 nice! I'm going back next year
Did this ride in August of 2024 on my CSC SG-250.
Previously have done the climb in two of my cars.
Worth the trip.
It is a stunning place to ride. Hopefully next time the view will be clear from the top.
When I rode up Mt. Washington a few years ago heavy fog set in near the top.....very heavy fog and it was a dangerous situation as my glasses , windshield, and helmut shield all fogged up.
@@edwinjames6283 wow! We had a little fog, but it wasn't too bad. We didn't get the great views that I've heard about
If you think this ride/drive is not for you, they offer a tour van ride up and down. It will allow you to really enjoy the scenery. It is an pretyy good option
I enjoyed the ride. I plan to do it again next year during bike week. I am also planning to ride to Colorado. This was my first time riding a high altitude, narrow road w/o guard rails.
I rode up Mt. Washington about 30 years ago. Back then the top half was dirt. Riding down was wild. There is a long ramp with a left turn at the bottom. From this are you see ski resorts at lower elevation. It looks like the road stops and will launch you into the sky.
My wife and I did this back before Covid on my 2008 electric glide classic. Part of the road was gravel back then my wife says one and done. It is checked off the list. The view was amazing on that day.
I Drove my Motorcycle along the Mohawk Trail! Some Driving in 1st gear!
I need to look that one up! Never heard of it.
Done this ride about 7 times in the past 10 years. Awesome not scary would be my title.
@@lennyjames65 it won't be scary the next time I do it....but that was my first high altitude, narrow mountain road without guard rails. Oh yea.....I was a bit intimated. I was pretty comfortable going downhill. I'm going back next year during Laconia Bike Week
@@RidingandWrenching Make sure you try Hurricane Mountain RD, in N Conway NH, hahaha!!!
@ I'll add it to my list! I'm looking forward to going back. I didn't realize how beautiful NH is.
In 2001, I bought my brand new Ultra and took it to New Hampshire from Ontario Canada for a vacation in Aug 2002. Went up Mt Washington to help me overcome my fear of heights. Well! After about mile 2 the pavement turned to gravel. No problem, I thought, I live on a gravel road. But those last few hairpins with 10 degree grades had me alternating between praying and cursing! And I’m a Christian! I’d be leaning and turning sharply to go up, and the tour bus van would be coming down and hogging the centre of the road! I narrowly missed hitting their mirror! Made it to the top but it was around 4pm on Aug 2nd and it started to snow! Light flakes though. Bring some warm clothes and gloves! It’s about 6300 ft elevation. Two guys came up with Quebec plates, one on a FatBoy the other on a LowRider. I offered to trade the guy on the LowRider even up for my big cow of an Ultra…..😮😅
We stayed for a little while so we could see the Steam powered Cog train. What a beauty! It came time to go down OH BOY! I practically screamed all the way! I rode my brakes a little and just wanted to keep going to get it over with but by the time I reached the second pull over stop, I had about 1/8 of an inch of brake lever pull left and very little brakes! Fortunately I came to a stop upright. I stopped at every pullover after that to cool my brakes until we got to the paved rd again. So folks if you ride your brakes they have to cool off or you’ll have none! So pullover on those pull offs!
When I got to the bottom we pulled over and I got off my bike and kissed the ground. My husband took a picture of me doing it and we still laugh about it to this day. I got the bumper sticker to prove it and proudly displayed it on the back of my tourpak lid. God was looking after me that day and Jesus is my passenger, along with the Holy Spirit, but I don’t think I’ll go back up Mt Washington because I’m still afraid of heights. Except maybe on that Cog train. 🚂
I said maybe…..😂❤
Wow!!! I was wondering where the gravel sections of the road were. It is completely paved now.
@@RidingandWrenching Yeah! And it wasn’t that nice pea gravel, it was more like that 4 inch rubble because the rain wouldn’t wash it away! I don’t remember the road being that wide, I think they must have changed the original route. I laughed at your friend saying “who’s idea was this?” 😂🤣 I feel his pain!🤪😝
@@janisblack2183 oh yea....he was freaking out! I don't know if I would have done it on gravel. That sounds terrifying!
The only month it hasn’t snowed is in August.
On the way down were you in gear for engine braking, or just riding your poor brakes? 😮
Great video, I've done it a few times and it is intense. Only things I can add are to be prepared for at least a 30 deg temperature drop at the top. I bring cold-weather gear with me just in case. Second, make sure the bike is up for it. One of my friends had old brake and clutch fluid and he lost his clutch at the summit because the water bubbles in the clutch fluid froze. We turned the clutch side of the bike into the sun and that helped to warm it up.
I was prepared for a big temperature change. But it was fairly mild the day I went.
That’s a good scary ride right there. Great video my brother
Thank you sir!
Great to see! I had been up a couple of times on my bike and it was great! I love it when you get above the tree line!
It was an absolutely stunning ride! I can't wait to do it again (next time I won't be scared!) I will enjoy it more the next time. I had the same apprehension the first time I rode Tail of the Dragon. I have since ridden the Dragon about a dozen times. I don't think I'll have the chance to ride Mt Washington a dozen times, but I will certainly enjoy it more the next time!
That was a lot of fun. Years ago I drove my car to the top and loved it. It must be so much fun riding to the top with a group of friends. Thanks for sharing this with us.
It was a fantastic trip! I'm looking forward to riding Mt Washington again!
I just completed this ride in June of this year while attending the Laconia rally. It was on my bucket list for a while and I'm so glad I did it. It was a little hairy, but it was definitely worth the effort. The ride up and back from Wolfeboro New Hampshire where I was staying was also a joy. One of the best parts was, that I had just had a cam and exhaust installed on the bike at the rally, so that the sound of the engine braking on the way down was music to my ears.😊
I am sooo glad that I made that ride. I still haven't been to Laconia bike week, but I hope to go next year. I will ride Mt Washington again
Thanks for taking us along for ride Cue👍🏻 It is on my list of things to do. We took the Cog a few years ago. Pretty cool place to check out. ✌🏻🇺🇸
Wow...amazing views !! Riding a motorcycle up there is probably the best way to experience it. I wouldn't want to try this at night...that's for sure. 😁 ... cool video.
I definitely would not ride it at night.
Driving Skill and Bravery got you this point! Well Done Sir!
Yep....staying calm and focusing on the ride is the key. I was able to relax a little more on the way down.
Thanks for the memory man. I did this trip 47 yrs ago. We were up for Laconia week.
@@robertschroder4797 wow! What was the road like 47 years ago?
VERY NICE MY FRIEND !!! i wanted so much to go there.. but now , my lil lady said you showed her enough, now she don't have to ride the mountain.. lol..
Thanks for sharing. It didn't look too bad to me. Not as many hairpin turns compared to the road up Pikes Peak in Colorado, but what makes that road even more challenging is the altitude -- almost twice tat of Mt. Washington. Even so, not too scary of a road as long as you have the right type of bike and skill/attitude.
Our gold wing chapter rode up some time in mid 80s. It was a blistering 95F at the base and around 40F at summit. Glad we had helmets to keep our heads warm, tourists in cars weren’t so lucky. They’d get out of their cars wearing shorts and Tees and thought they were gonna die. At least us bikers were fully dressed. The wind was so strong that we had a heck of a time getting the bikes onto their sidestands the way we had parked. 700 lb bike and the wind is keeping it from leaning left onto the stand. Not the scariest, curviest, tallest road to a summit, but for sure one of the wildest weather changes I’ve ever experienced in a few short miles.
Wow! I heard that part of the road was gravel for many years. It was fully paved on my trip. Gravel would have scared the crap out of me!
I wear a heated liner with a thermostat for rides like that now
Great Video, keep doing your thing Brother!!! I was out too when he said "Who's idea was this?" Great stuff!!! Be safe!!
Thanks! Will do!
No guard rails SHEESH....😬! That's a beautiful view💯. Chopper rider said, "Let me show them how it's done😆". He said, "Who's idea was this??" 😂😂 Literrally in the clouds. Awesome vid!!👍🏿 Stay safe out there!!
Only reason you need a guard rail is if you plan to run into it....which would be a bad idea no matter what. The trick is to focus on where you want the bike to go. If you stare over the ledge, you will go over the ledge! Ink it in....Bike Week next year! let's go!!
Did the climb in 2016 (remember the dirt gravel section that was WET). If you get out to Colorado there is Pikes Peak (easier paved road) and the real adrenalin rush is Mt Evans (200 feet higher than Pikes Peak and a hell of a lot scarier because of its narrowness and tight switchbacks) Being afraid of heights lets you enjoy talking about it more.
Good vid. I like that no one put anyone under pressure to go past their comfort zone.
@@leo.girardi I don't believe in shaming people who have reached their limits. We have fun with each other, but riding a motorcycle is dangerous. I will always respect someone who knows their limit
@@RidingandWrenching I ride alone, but if you and your crew make it to Colorado, let me know.
Wow! Thanks for sharing that! I'm adding that to my list for sure! I can see why some guys turned back ....
I can't wait to go again! It was a fun ride....a little scary at first....but a great sense of accomplishment!
When I hiked up that mountain in 2003 and climbed over the guardrail at the top ... someone asked me if I hiked all the way up there! I said yes I did but I'm taking the last shuttle van down. The auto road makes it seem like a much longer trip (distance wise) I bought a shirt at the gift shop up there ... This body climbed Mt. Washington elevation 6280 feet. Nice video!
@@damkayaker wow!!! I wish I were in the physical condition to try that! That's awesome!
Road up in 93. I was 23 my 1990 FXRS was a joy to ride. Amazing views!
The views on Mt Washington are absolutely incredible!
Thank you for the video. Never did Mt. Washington; but went by it on my way back from Nova Scotia. I have a friend who is a very avid motorcyclist (rode all over the U.S.; parts of Canada and up into Alaska) and he said some parts of that road made him a little uneasy.
pfft.... Try pikes peak or blue sky in Colorado to 14,000 + feet!!
When I to9k this ride it was early June and there was still snow banks in the parking lot. People were snow boarding at Tuckermans Ravien. The best view are from the top,and riding down. Above the treeline on a nice day I ou can see forever.
Mt. Mitchell off of the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC is taller than Mt. Washington (6684'), and is more sceenic. Also a more pleasant ride, and FREE. Not as windy though for sure. Love the videos.
That's a closer ride! I may do that sometime soon!
Yes that trip is definitely on my bucket list
New Hampshire is beautiful! You will love it!
I live just outside of Laconia and ride up north almost every weekend that the weather cooperates. There is some great roads that you have to hit while in the area. I highly recommend Hurricane Mountain Rd., and Bear Notch Rd.
excellent video, brother.... rode up in 2018 with the wife and kid in utero on my 2005 night train. I am super afraid of heights and that ride is no joke!! Made it to the top, but experienced anxiety watching this video, I don't think I could ride it again. The camera doesn't do justice to how steep the road actually is.
Ohh bro, you got lucky with the weather. Nice ride 🤣🤣
We sure did! We were able to ride up the mountain on the first day while passing through town!
@RidingandWrenching I went in 2022 . It was nice at the beginning, and after the first rest, stop started raining, and I believe that was scary, the wind, the water, and the fog 🤦🤦
21:38 Can't believe the guy wants a "biker wave" coming down from the top!
Folks, keep your damn hands on your bars!
I drove up Mt. Washington twice in auto's and that alone was somewhat uneasy, glad you shared this video, CUE, cuz now I don't have to do it on my EVO. 😁
@@redskiclayton 😂😂yea....my pucker factor was a little too high for the wave. I'm not sure I even noticed
Thank you, it was great. Safe and fun adventures and best wishes...
I'm going to Colorado next year. Million Dollar Highway and Pikes Peak are on my list of things to do
Great video, thanks for sharing! I live in NH, some FYI: the upper portion of the road at one time was not paved. There is a marker off the road close to the top where a hiker or hikers didn't make it to the top because of bad weather that came in, they didn't realize how close they were to safety and they lost their lives at that point. You can see the summit just above where they were at, so they were so close but yet so far.
I missed that marker! I plan to go back next summer during Laconia bike week.
We rode up in a rainy mist and it was a little scary. At one point a tour bus stopped in front of us, we stopped and slid backwards with the front brake on, had to hit the rear brake to stop sliding backwards. Got to the top and could see nothing due to the fog. Great ride though but unnerving in the rain on a loaded bagger. I say go for it if you get a chance and I hope you have a nice day to ride Mt. Washington
@@rogerdickinson1260 dang!!! You did it in the rain! You're my hero....I want to do it again next year. I've received lots of suggestions for other "scary" rides. Next on my list is Million Dollar HWY
@@RidingandWrenching Try Hurricane Mountain Road in N. Conway NH. 🤣😂😂
@@joewreckingballbiden9156 dang it! Now I need to go back!
@@RidingandWrenching Hey CUE it’s me again. In mid July 2012 I did a solo run from Toronto Ontario Canada to Fairplay CO for the annual “Colorado Ladies Day Run”
I took the Ultra again this time with 150K miles on it. I won first prize for the longest distance travelled at 1800 miles. I had a great time and met some great people. I got the elevation sickness though because I live at 300 ft above sea level and Fairplay was 10,000 ft. I felt a pain in my chest and lungs like a heart attack. I bought 3 of those oxygen puffers and the next day I was ok.
I had 2 weeks vacation so I went to the Million Dollar Highway from Ouray to Silverton CO. The ride was fabulous even though there were no guardrails and 600ft drops, I was ok even though I’m not crazy about heights. If you go from north up in Ouray to south down in Silverton (9300ft) you’ll have less sheer drop off with no guardrails. Trust me it was nowhere near as crazy as Mt Washington.
But I’ll tell you what is…. Black Canyon of the Gunneson CO, it’s on the way to the Million$ hwy. It’s got 16 degree grades, gravel rd and some switchbacks and it’s really cold at the bottom because the canyon is narrow and completely shaded between the black granite. On the way back up I had to stand up because I couldn’t see over my windshield. It’s WORSE than Mt Washington if you want a challenge. I had to lie down in the grass when I got to the top. 😵💫
After I left Silverton I took the highway to Durango CO and it was just beautiful. Stayed at historic hotels the Grand Imperial in Silverton and the Strater Hotel in Durango. Best trip of my life! Then I left and hi tailed to Utah. I headed to a place in Mexican Hat UT that has a rd called the Moky Dugway. Google it.
Then I took off for the Arches State Park. Most beautiful place I’d ever been to on a motorcycle. I arrived 1.5 hr before dusk camped there and left at dawn. RESERVE IT. You won’t regret it. 😊
@@janisblack2183 Gravel roads!! OMG....I need to develop a little more courage before I try that one!
I've done this 4 or 5 times in a car, twice on a motorcycle and one time on an ATV. The stairway (not pictured) from lower summit lot to upper will tell you exactly what kind of shape you're in and demonstrate what altitude does to breathing.
You are 100% correct. I was DYING by the time I got to the top of that stairway! I should have filmed that but didn't think about.
Great video Cue! That might not been a technically challenging ride but definitely requirs a ton of intestinal fortitude! Just like TTOTD you slayed it! Ride safe ride often and keep motovlogging. Glen
Next year....let's go!!
I never found going up the road to be a problem. However, I did live in the area and went up at least once a month as I had friends working up top.
I went up it once. I've lived in northern MA for decades but had never drove to the top. My dad grew up in the mountains of NC and I've been there many times. I've been to the Rockies a few times. I've never been on a scarier mountain road when I went a couple of years ago. I was with my parents and my two sons. My mom was driving and we were in a Highlander. What made it scary was when someone was coming the other way. There was just enough space, it seemed, for the Highlander to fit in its lane. Sitting in the passenger seat, what I saw out my window was death. If you looked out the window and looked down, you really couldn't see the road, because we were on the edge. So you just saw straight down. In the area I'm thinking of, there were no trees to stop a falling car. Worse, I saw the road had crumbled away a little bit in a few spots. I was thinking that there must be frequent deadly accidents here. Turns out there haven't been too many. My mom was in her late seventies for this drive. I told her not to look around at all but just focus on the road. The day was a beautiful August day, but the top was very windy. We brought sweatshirts and we did need them at the top. Staying in a t-shirt wouldn't be tolerable for long.
I will say that when I went there, there were signs at the top telling all drivers to gear down so that the engine would keep you from needing your brakes. All of our years of experience with mountains, that wasn't new to us. I didn't smell brakes on my trip, but maybe the signs are gone or people ignored it. I felt that if I ever did that drive again, I would take the smallest car available. But really, I'd probably take the train up instead. Although, decades ago, the train lost its brakes and I believe a few people were killed as it sped down the tracks down the mountain. So there's a new fear to unlock.
While riding up the mountain I was strictly focused on the road. I didn't see a lot of the scenery until I started editing this video!
Next summer I will be riding to Colorado. The roads are even higher!
I did the Auto road on my Bigdog. It was a great ride. Scariest part was the last turn before you get to the parking lot.Now it's paved. It used to be dirt for the last quarter mile. Now they paved the road almost all the way to the top. Other than that it was a very nice ride. Hearing my big dog screaming up that road sounded so cool especially with those ground pounding Samson exhaust pipes.
In hindsight, it wasn't too bad, but I was definitely on edge on the way up!
Great video! Always wanted to drive this so your video was perfect for need to know! Thanks
That looks like a great ride. I rode through the Rocky Mountains once years ago and still enjoy the memories.
It's an amazing ride! I highly recommend it!
I missed the scary part . Perfect road with very little traffic . The Stelvio pass in Italy is totally different
If you are comfortable riding high elevation mountain roads (with no guard rail) Mt Washington won't bother you at all. For the rest of us mere mortals who are riding a road like this for the first time, it's scary. My nerves were much more calm coming down the mountain. I am looking forward to riding similar roads in Colorado next year.
@@RidingandWrenching I hear you , I'm starting to get anxiety attacks crossing certain bridges . Chesapeake Bay bridge is on top of the list . On a Windy day I'm a nervous wreck . I see myself going off the side every time I cross it
I might put that on my list of rides next season. Although, if I can get my knees straight, I'd like to hike to the top first. Hiking is much more dangerous on that mountain, but when you hike places like that, it is a thrill and a feeling of accomplishment when you're standing at the top, your legs feeling like spaghetti noodles that are burning, and your heart racing. You look down at the valley below, and think, "WOW" that was totally worth the work". That's what I love about hiking/climbing the Appalachians. In fact, the end of the Appalachian trail is at Mt. Washington, or the beginning, depending if you are heading south instead of north. Another bucket list of mine, is a complete AT thru-hike starting in Georgia all the way to Mt. Washington.
I don't know if my knees and bum feet could handle a hike like that.
After watching your video, I think I might just give that road a try when I ride through that area next year. Well done. Thanks for sharing.
You will love it! You may want to plan for a couple of days. Sometimes the road is closed due to weather or high winds.
Did that ride in 2019 on my 2018 Road Glide, on the way down riding in second gear a couple on a Goldwing passed me.
Wow! I was in first gear most of the ride down. I guess if you're super comfortable with riding up/down the mountain, you go faster.
@@RidingandWrenching I'm more cautious going down than up. More ways to screw up! I'm a 5 timer. Live 88 miles away.
My wife and I did it on on our 2008 Electra glide classic pre Covid, the tuff part was part of the road was gravel back then, she said one and done, checked off the list, the view was amazing
holy cow guard rails are a must! wow awesome views
As long as you focus on the road, the lack of guard rails is not an issue.
Try Pikes Peak
Next year! Looking forward to it!
The cog is a great way to experience the mountain as well.
I love the ride top to bottom, this is such a great ride. Cool vid man!
It was an awesome ride! I plan to do it again next year during Laconia Bike Week. I have never been, but now that I know how awesome the riding is in New Hampshire, I can't wait to go back
I'm glad they finished paving it. When I rode Mt. Washington in 2019, the last 1/2 mile was on gravel. And I was on a Gold Wing. A bit nerve-wracking.
I bet it was! I was a little apprehensive about the gravel part of the roads (until I heard it was completely paved). The parking lots are still gravel, but I was ok with that!
Great job Cue!!
Thanks!!
The last time I rode up there was in 1993.... went up 3 years ago and the Road was closed due to a Subaru Road race to the top... I need to get up there again. Great Video
@@nhbowtie wow! That would be a cool race to see
I rode it when it still had the dirt and gravel section. That made it scary. Not to mention the fog rolled up the side of the mountain on my way up and up top, there was zero visibility. Didn’t realize I made it to the parking lot until I heard voices and say parked cars 15 feet in front of me. 😅On the way down I had to go through to cloud cover which was pretty crazy.
Wow!!! Holy crap! That's pretty bold. I had heard about the gravel sections. I'm glad it's paved now!
I used to live in CT and did the mountain in ‘03 or ‘04. It’s not scary at all and is one of the best rides one can do if able. I’m near Memphis now and would love to go back again one day.
@@AJTStuff I have a healthy fear of heights
@@RidingandWrenching Guess I never looked over the edge. You know, “look there, go there” kinda thing.” 🤣
@@AJTStuff exactly! Look where you want to go.....look over the edge, you go over the edge! But I did take a couple of quick peeks!
Loved the way you did this video. This ride is on the list for sure. Great job
Thank you! I have one more riding video from my Nova Scotia trip that I will post in a week or so. Riding the Cabot Trail.
There's an anual bike race to the top of Mount Washtong. I think the record climb is around 46 minutes
I'll give you two scariest rides that will knock you socks off. In Bend, Oregon there is a cinder round cone mountain with road winding around mt to the top. Where a brass plate with arrows directing too all the mountains visible. Very impressive,but scarey on a bike. Other is also a mountain with road winding to its top. South of Bend is LaPine, Oregon, East is a volcanic mountain that blew up an made two lakes, Pauline Lake an East Lake. The Peck between lakes is Paulina Butte. This will give you the rush of getting to top by motorcycle an rush getting down. You can see 5 States from top. My dad a i guided Kirk Douglas an family on a days fishing trip to show how to catch big German Brown and rainbow trout on Paulina Lake. Bonus scare: Oakland Bay bridge just scared my ex. Spitless! Astoria bridge is a real rush too!
Wow!! That sounds very cool. I will need to add that to my list of future rides! Thanks for sharing!
Missed you by two days. I went up on Sunday 28 July on my 2015 Victory Vision. The weather was just like your day but I'm more jealous of your ride because you weren't stuck behind individuals that suddenly got vertigo after the first mile😡. I was stuck in 1st gear for 75% going up. Parked on the second level lot. Poor French girl dumped her bike with all of the traffic and fell over just as she pulled into the lot. No injuries, just embarrassed. Going down was a little better until I caught up with a red Camaro white knuckling it. Mt Washington was this year's ride. Last year was the Dead Horse to Key West ride.😎
Next year I'm planning on some of the rides in Colorado. But I may go to Laconia Bike Week.....I'll do Mt Washington again!!
Awesome, I was first at Mt Washington, 1968, we hiked up the Tuckerman Ravine, staying in a lean to for the night, then to the top, hiked back down, then in 1978, 1 was 22, we camped, hiked up again, snowball fight in July. Fun times. Nice video!
Wow! What was the road like in 68?
Made that ride on my Ultra several years ago. The top 3 miles were still gravel then. Was a really interesting and challenging ride then.
Wow! I couldn't imagine making that ride on a gravel road
Was up there twice and found it hairy each time
Great video vlog
Thanks for the ride
Regards from Florida
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I'm looking forward to doing it again! Hopefully next year during Laconia Bike Week
I’m gonna try that ride next year when I go to Laconia. You’ve inspired me. I hate heights … so will have to work on that!
Great video!
I'm hoping to go to Laconia next year. I have never been.
@@RidingandWrenching Nice. Will look forward to crossing paths out there in NH.
I’ve not been either. Just did Milwaukee for the Harley event last weekend.
@@DPGgliding I hope Traveling Tall doesn't book Run To The Hills during the same week.
@@RidingandWrenching agreed!
Been there done that.at the 80th anniversary.If it wasn't so cold I would live there.Signing off from Daytona Beach.😊
I think everyone would prefer to live on Daytona!
On a motorcycle back in 2022 it was 25 bucks I rode it twice1 up then 2 up
Nice! I think my wife would ride with me.
Ride Mt. Evans in Colorado, Nice Ride. Tallest pave road the the USA.
Pikes Peak is just 45ft in 2nd now too.
My wife and I rode it a few years before the pandemic on an exceptional perfect weather day. We were on two Triumph Bonnevilles. She was terrified the whole time- not from the heights, she used to be a professional tree climber- but from the heavy weekend traffic on the narrow windy road. I was fine on the road, but was more freaked by the parking lot at the top, which was basically loose rocks fist sized and smaller. I've been up there other times on the train and in cars. You have to dress warm. It can be a lot windier and colder at the top, and that fog can be damn cold. The yellow line violations I saw extensively in the second half of the video can get you in big trouble up there too, and I don't mean legal trouble. If I recall correctly, I was in second and third most of the way up and down.
I'm glad the entire road was paved when I did the ride. Many have said a long portion of the road was unpaved.
@@RidingandWrenching the very top was unpaved, but it was very high quality, not hard to ride at all. They had to grade it every season because of the beating it took from the weather.
When I got back to the bottom on my 78 Z1R kaw with drilled triple discs. The discs had turned blue and were so hot I lit a Marlboro off a front disc.
dang! I was able to use engine braking most of the way down, so mine were not super hot. But you could definitely smell burning brakes on the way down.
I got scared just watching it thanks for the great video and letting me enjoy your adventure have a great and safe summer.😅 Katahdin region northern Maine
Thank you for your advice. I just got back it was a great and scary ride. It is really high. I just looked in front of me like you said, I am not big on heights. 1st gear 99%of the way up and down. Thanks again.
It was an epic ride. I will probably do it again!
I've been up the mountain when only the first half was paved and the second half was dirt. Did they still show the short video of " breakfast of champions" when this gentleman tried to eat while in a wind storm. As soon as the toast popped up from the toaster it was instantly gone. That part is hilarious 🤣😂🤣 I was born and raised in NH. The other ride you spoke of is the kancamangus highway
I had no idea there was so much great riding in NH. My next trip to the north east will be focused on NH.
I didn't see the "breakfast of champions" video. must have missed that one!