White Mountain National Forest Takes Comments Through October 23 on Loon Mountain Resort's Proposed Expansion Onto About 400 Acres Near Lincoln, New Hampshire

What Loon proposes

According to the Forest Service notice, the project would expand the existing resort onto National Forest land with:

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• 4 new lifts
• up to 145 acres of traditional ski terrain and up to 135 acres of glades
• snowmaking and utilities
• night skiing
• three guest service facilities

The project page says the work would cover about 400 acres of National Forest System and private land southwest of the existing ski permit area. It carries out projects in Loon's 2024 Master Development Plan, expands the special use permit area and would amend the 2005 Forest Plan.

Issues the Forest Service flagged

Early review listed hydrology and wetlands, soils and wildlife as preliminary issues. The agency asks for targeted comments on effects that could be significant, could lead to a different alternative or could change the design.

How to comment

• Online (preferred): the "Comment on Project" form at fs.usda.gov/r09/whitemountain/projects/426425.
• By mail: Derek Ibarguen, Forest Supervisor, Loon Mountain Resort Expansion Project, White Mountain National Forest, 71 White Mountain Drive, Campton, NH 03223.
• Questions: Erica Dickerman, Winter Sports Permit Administrator, erica.dickerman@usda.gov, 603-728-7711.

Why commenting now matters

Only people who send timely, specific written comments can later file an objection under 36 CFR 218, or under 36 CFR 219 for the two Forest Plan amendments. Comments, including names and addresses, become part of the public record. Anonymous comments are accepted but do not give standing to object.

Sources

• USDA Forest Service, White Mountain National Forest, Project Summary #426425, "Loon Mountain Resort Expansion," last updated October 6, 2026 (fs.usda.gov).
• White Mountain National Forest legal notice inviting comment on the Loon Mountain Resort Expansion Project, October 6, 2026.

Notes and sources

1. Image: Lincoln Woods in the White Mountain National Forest near Lincoln, New Hampshire, in a 2017 U.S. Forest Service photo (file photo, not the Loon Mountain expansion area). Photo: USDA Forest Service via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).
2. Author: Ryan Standley / Record of Sale, LLC / Notice Nearby.
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