Address
McAuley Road, North Adams, MA 01247
- This page, Natural Bridge State Park, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
Natural Bridge State Park
Details
Overview
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
Park open daily 9am-4:30pm May 18 – October 20, 2024
Parking
Parking available
Activities
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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
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Educational programs
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms
- Visitor Center
- Grills
Accessibility
- Restrooms
Restrictions
- No climbing
- No swimming
