Natural bridge state park is located within the city limits not far from downtown. The city s proximity to mount greylock and the surrounding berkshire mountains makes it a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts.
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.
Natural bridge state park massachusetts. 8 north adams ma 01247 413 663 6392. Examine the only naturally formed white marble arch and man made white marble dam in north america and tour an abandoned marble quarry. The natural bridge for which the park is named according to geologists is 550 million year old bedrock marble carved into an arch by the force of glacial melt water over 13 000 years ago.
The marble of the natural bridge dates back approximately 550 million years and the shape of the arch is thought to have been formed by glacier melt over 13 000 years ago. Natural bridge state resort park and square dance caller jane bolin invite you on saturdays from may through october to hoedown island for some easy to learn appalachian square dancing line dancing two stepping polka s waltzes and other couple and individual dances. One of the best places in new england to demonstrate the effects of glaciation.
Located in north adams natural bridge state park is full of wonderful hidden treasures. Today the bridge spans the bubbling hudson brook as it twists and tumbles through a steep 60 foot gorge one. Formations white marble picnic tables natural wonder worth a short visit well worth the stop old quarry rushing water western ma easy hike the lower level dam carved chasm paths falls mining camera wonders geology brook.
There is a short walkway above and through the chasm plus another short wooded. Address phone number natural bridge state park reviews. The warm up dance starts at 6 30 pm and the regular dance program.
Named for its natural bridge of white marble unique in north america the park also offers woodland walks with views of a dam made of white marble and a picturesque old marble quarry. This park contains the only natural white marble arch in north america. Fishing is allowed in the park hunting is not.
Hours for natural bridge state park memorial day through columbus day sunday saturday. Discover a geologic wonder at this 48 acre park. Natural bridge state park massachusetts state park.
Natural bridge state park north adams. The highlight of this park is a natural white marble arch giving the park its name. Natural bridge state park is home to the only natural white marble arch in north america.
Mccauley road off rte. Natural bridge state park is located in north adams massachusetts a once depressed urban area that is experiencing a renaissance in recent years. Natural bridge state park.
The marble of the bridge is thought to be over 550 million years old and the form was carved by melting glacial water from the last ice age. Natural bridge state park is a massachusetts state park located in the city of north adams in the northwestern part of the state. You may also take a tour of the marble quarry on site.
Located off rte 8.
