Natural Bridge State Park

Rte. 8, N. Adams
(413) 663-6392
(413) 663-8469 Off-season

The site of a major marble quarry from 1810 until 1947, Natural Bridge State Park offers visitors the opportunity to tour the abandoned quarry and see the only marble dam in North America. You can also examine the natural marble arch for which the park is named and learn the wonders of geological history from the fascinating rock formations throughout the park.

The "natural bridge" is a marble arch created centuries ago by melting glaciers. The bridge spans a rushing brook that tumbles through a steep gorge. A quarry that produced coarse-grained white marble from the early 1800s and a privately owned tourist attraction from 1950 to 1983, the property became a state park in 1985. Many buildings in the North Adams area were constructed in part by marble quarried here. In the summer months, knowledgeable park interpreters are on hand to explain the natural forces that created the bridge and its more recent human-related history.

Recreational Opportunities
Fishing, Hiking, Historic Site, Hunting (Restrictions), Interpretive Program, Picnicking, Restrooms, Scenic Viewing Area, Skiing (Cross-Country), Walking Trails.

Park Directions
Natural Bridge State Park is located in the northern part of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts.
From east or west: Take Rte. 2 to Rte. 8 north, follow signs.