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McAuley Road, North Adams, MA 01247
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Details of Natural Bridge State Park
Overview of Natural Bridge State Park
Natural Bridge State Park is home to the only natural white marble arch in North America. According to geologists, the park's namesake natural bridge, made of 550 million year-old bedrock marble, was carved into its iconic arch by the forces of glacial melt water over 13,000 years ago. Today, the bridge spans the bubbling Hudson Brook as it twists and tumbles through a steep 60-foot gorge--one of the best demonstrations of glacial erosion in New England.
Inside the park, visitors can also tour an abandoned marble quarry and check out a man-made white marble dam--also the only one in North America.
Inside the park, visitors can also tour an abandoned marble quarry and check out a man-made white marble dam--also the only one in North America.
Hours for Natural Bridge State Park
Park open 9am-4:30pm daily May 15th – October 11, 2021
Parking at Natural Bridge State Park
Daily parking fees:
MA resident $5
Non-MA resident $20
Buses $35
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Get a parking pass for Massachusetts state parks
Get a lifetime senior parking pass (MA residents)
Activities at Natural Bridge State Park
Tours
Take a tour with park experts to discover how this natural wonder was formed.
Hiking
Walk above and through the breathtaking quarter-mile chasm.
All Activities at Natural Bridge State Park
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Educational programs
Facilities at Natural Bridge State Park
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms
- Visitor Center
- Grills
Accessibility at Natural Bridge State Park
- Restrooms
Restrictions at Natural Bridge State Park
- No climbing
- No swimming
