Webster Cliff Trail Relocation and Project-Specific Forest Plan Amendment
Relocation of about one mile of the Webster Cliff hiking trail into the Presidential Range Wilderness. This will include a project-specific forest plan amendment to allow the addition of the trail into Wilderness.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Webster Cliff Trail, part of the Appalachian Trail just north of Crawford Notch in Bean's Grant, Coos County, New Hampshire
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/03/2025 |
| Comment Period | 06/24/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 09/19/2025 |
| Decision | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Saco Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning; Recreation Management; Projects That May Affect Wilderness (For Mailing List Contacts)
Project Activity:
Plan Amendment; Trail Management; Wilderness Management
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
White Mountain National Forest
Districts:
Saco Ranger District
States:
New Hampshire
Counties:
Coos
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Brian Johnston
33 Kancamagus Highway
Conway, NH 03818
603-466-2713
brian.m.johnston@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/2/2026