My experience at the Auto Road was very good overall. We opted to drive up in our own car instead of spending extra money on the van. The drive was fun until we got close to the top and it got so foggy that there was almost zero visablity. It was very foggy and cold at the summit so that was disapointing, but it was still fun. I would reccomend bringing some warm clothing with you because it can be 85 degrees at the base of the mountain and 52 degrees at the summit. The drive down was scary because it was so foggy that my dad was literally driving blind. This is not for those who are afraid of heights and if you plan to drive yourself instead of taking the van, let the most experienced driver in your group drive.

It was a lovely day down below- and gradually we entered into the clouds and the cold! Make sure you take a warm coat! Gloves and hat would be helpful. My husband loves to drive, but I think I could have done this myself. Very glad I wasn't on our motorcycle, though! It was a just a slow, steady climb, as the deciduous forest slipped away and we reached the rocky tundra terrain. No place for a picnic up there except inside the simple lodge, It was something I had on my list to do for years, and very glad I finally got the chance. Don't miss it! If you are a train lover, the cogwheel steam engine would be the way to go. It was fun seeing it. We didn't have much of a view- too cloudy.

I thought the trip was ok until you get about halfway up, then the trees are gone, road seems more narrow. You barely squeeze by the other cars, and if you are on the mountain side that is very scary. It was basically a terrifying experience and I'm not even usually scared of heights. It was not the height that bothered me. it was riding on the edge of a mountain (literally) with no guard rails. I'm shocked they let people drive up themselves. This is something we wish we had skipped. This is NOT what the brochure looks like, trust me.

Rightly one of the most famed drives on the planet.

Not for the faint hearted as steep, narrow, unpaved in parts with little to stop you leaving the road but worth all the butt clenching for the stunning views.

Our ascent was delayed by ice on the road at the upper levels but a morning visit meant that we got to see the summit buildings
covered in overnight ice & rime (frozen clouds!).

However, do not arrange a trip around a visit to top as more often than not a combination of low temps, high winds and clouds will either stop you getting there or mean you can see nothing when you do.

But if you are in the area and get a clear day then drop your other plans and make the pilgrimage.