Natural Bridge State Park — Attraction in North Adams

Fantastic this is a small tucked away beautiful state park with natural white marble arch and flume that has been carved out by rushing waters and waterfalls.The park rangers are wonderful stewards of this gem and delight in sharing the rich history, flora and fauna of the region. Be sure to go inside to see some of the great information not just on the marble quarry that is there, but on the different types of rocks, the geological history and the actual wildlife that can be found here. This is a treasure for educators and homeschoolers to bring students to..and wow them with the beauty and coolness of this natural wonder. One of the few geological formations of its kind own 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.

Hours for Natural Bridge State Park Park open 9am-4:30pm daily May 15th –...

The park is equipped with picnic tables and a Visitors Center, which houses restrooms, providing a convenient spot for a break. During our visit, no DCR staff were available to answer questions, though a radio was thoughtfully left playing in the background, adding an unexpected touch of ambiance. Its a dog friendly park allowing dogs on leash.

While the park holds promise, particularly with its natural beauty, the experience left much to be desired. The main attraction, the natural bridge itself, is unfortunately fenced off, meaning visitors can only view it from a distance. This limitation significantly detracts from the experience, as the centerpiece of the park is essentially off-limits to the public.

The drive up to the park on a narrow, single-lane road only adds to the sense of anticipation, which is unfortunately met with disappointment upon arrival. While the small waterfall provides a pleasant enough backdrop for a photo, it doesn't compensate for the restricted access to the natural bridge.

Unless access to the bridge is restored, the park remains a place best suited for those with time to spare and no pressing...

When we arrived we spoke with the young girl at the office who said they had no map but there was trail instructions taped on the door. Problem is...all the trails are closed! We went back and two older gentlemen were there who said they have had multiple complaints and have asked the main office in Boston to update the website that the park is under repair. NOTHING is open except the picnic area. All trails are closed and you cannot visit any of the caves. So, the folks giving good reviews for a park that has been closed for 2 seasons are a mystery to me. The rangers were as disgusted with the Boston DEC office as I was us. ZERO STARS IF I COULD! Seems like Massachusetts does not invest in their State Parks as in other States as this is just one of many we visited over the past few months that is a mess from pot holes to closed access to...