Rugged Eyebrow Trail hike delivers waterfalls, views, slips

SUN JOURNAL • May 17, 2026

What started as a plan to revisit Bald Mountain in Weld turned into an unexpectedly rugged spring adventure on the Eyebrow Trail in Grafton Notch State Park, where slippery rocks, cliffside scrambles and waterfalls made for more demanding hike than expected. The route climbs roughly 1,100 feet in a relatively short distance and is typically intended to be hiked counterclockwise, with the steepest section normally used for ascent rather than descent. Without realizing it at the time, we completed the loop in reverse. Despite a sore ankle, muddy shoes and a few unexpected slides, the hike became one of the more memorable spring outings we’ve had in a while, with rushing waterfalls, rugged terrain and clear mountain views throughout the loop. ~ Rebecca Richard