Daniel Webster Trail

Near Mount Madison · New Hampshire

USFS trail #31400

Daniel Webster Trail is a trail in the Presidential Range, climbing about 3,550 ft from Daniel Webster to the Osgood Trail and Parapet Trail junction. Part of it is above treeline.

Map length

3.3 mi

Climb from the low end

3,574 ft

Book time up / down (from map miles)

3 h 25 min / 1 h 38 min

High point

4,819 ft

Above treeline

0.4 mi

Steepest ¼ mile

2,610 ft/mi

Stream crossings

0

Low point

1,246 ft

Measured on the map. The AMC guide and Forest Service figures usually run 5 to 15% longer.

Daniel Webster Trail Above treeline

Elevation profile Above treeline Steep (25%+)
1,000'3,000'5,000'0 mi3.3 mi

Mile by mile (map miles)

From Daniel Webster (the lower end) to Osgood Trail and Parapet Trail junction.

  1. 0.0Daniel Webster
  2. 2.8Leaves the trees: exposed above treeline
  3. 3.3Junction with Osgood Trail and Parapet Trail

Trailheads and parking

  • Daniel Webster

    Off Campground Road

Connecting trails

Osgood TrailParapet Trail

Packing for fall? The fall gear guide has the full list.

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP. Above-treeline areas from canopy height by Meta and WRI (CC BY 4.0). Distances are measured from the map and can differ from signs and guidebooks. Conditions change: check before you go.