![]() A sign will point to it and ban all hikers from parking beyond this point. The railway station is visible from the parking area this is a dirt parking area that is called “Hiker Parking”. The second trailhead is less than a mile (maybe a kilometer) further down Base Station Road towards the Cog Railway. The second trailhead for the Jewell Trail (click to enlarge) ![]() The trail begins across the road from the parking area (it’s well-marked). There is a $3 fee to park in this area, but you get a signboard with maps and a primitive restroom. As soon as you enter the parking area, you will be faced with a signboard. Drive 5.5 miles (8.8 km) down this road to a “Trailhead Parking” parking area on your right. Follow the signs for the Cog Railway down a road that crosses the railroad tracks. (If you’re coming from the south go through Bretton Woods and cross the river). If you’re coming from the north, you don’t want to drive all the way to the town just before the town, on the north side, US 302 will cross a river (the Ammonoosuc River). To get to Base Station Road, take US 302 to the town of Bretton Woods. ![]() The first is the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailhead, located on Base Station Road, 5.5 miles (8.8 km) from US 302. There are two trailheads for the Jewell Trail. (1,158 m) elevation gain), but if you’ve tried both, I think you’ll agree that the Jewell Trail is easier overall! The Jewell Trail route up to the summit is a little longer than the route via Ammonoosuc Ravine (5.1 miles (8.2 km) versus 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and 3,900 ft. The younger members of my group were also thrilled that they could see the train make its way up the mountain. Honestly, the Jewell Trail is better than the Ammonoosuc Trail, due to the fact that it’s in better shape and offers very good views (I think…unfortunately, the mountain was shrouded in clouds most of the day!). This trail leaves from the same parking area as the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, but follows the Cog Railway up to the summit. So, last weekend, we set off again, this time via a trail no one in the group had ever done before: the Jewell Trail. The summit of Mount Washington, as seen while crossing the Cog RailwayĪfter my adventures in the snow trying to climb the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, we decided to try to get to the top of Mount Washington again later in the summer.
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