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.
Location
The Webster Cliff Trail, part of the Appalachian Trail just north of Crawford Notch in Bean's Grant, Coos County, New Hampshire
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/03/2025
2
Comment Period
06/24/2025
3
Objection Period Start
09/19/2025
4
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Plan Amendment; Trail Management; Wilderness Management |
| Webster Cliff Trail Relocation and Project-Specific Forest Plan Amendment | Decision Signed Date: 02/13/2026 |
| Forests | White Mountain National Forest |
| Districts | Saco Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |