Mount Webster, Mountain summit in White Mountains, New Hampshire, US.
Mount Webster is a mountain summit in the Crawford Notch area of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. The eastern face drops steeply while the western slopes are covered in dense forest, giving the mountain a split character depending on which side you approach from.
The mountain was named after Daniel Webster, a New Hampshire senator who later became US Secretary of State in the 19th century. His name was given to this peak as a reflection of how much political figures of the time shaped the naming of natural landmarks in the region.
The Webster Cliff Trail, which crosses the summit, is part of the Appalachian Trail, one of the longest hiking routes in North America. Walkers on this path share the route with long-distance hikers traveling from Georgia to Maine.
The summit can be reached via the Webster-Jackson Trail from Crawford Notch or the Webster Cliff Trail from Willey House Station, with each route offering a different level of effort. Starting early in the day is a good idea, as weather in the White Mountains can change quickly.
Near the top, small alpine plants grow in sheltered rock crevices, surviving the deep winters that the lower forest cannot support. These plants are easy to miss unless you know where to look, as they grow very close to the ground and blend into the rock.
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