Natural Bridge State Park is a lovely piece of property that used to be a marble quarry just outside of North Adams.  It includes a road and path up to a small marble

Site of of former marble quarry.

waterfall with several catwalks and viewing platforms over a small ravine and stone natural bridge that gives this park its name.  Plan on spending around an hour or so to get a complete look at the park with a little more time in the colder months when the road is closed and you need to hike up to the main section.

The park is dog-friendly – just be sure to clean up after your animal (they have bags available).  There aren’t any facilities here though much of the park is handicap-

Foliage at Natural Bridge State Park.

accessible with a wide access road – however the section with the wooden catwalks and viewing areas isn’t.

Directions and Location:

Natural Bridge State Park is located off of Massachusetts Route 8 just north of North Adams.  Turn onto MacAuley Road and the park will be on your left.  There is also a second entrance located on Natural Bridge Road in North Adams which is located off of Franklin St which is accessed via Eagle St. from Routes 2 & 8 in Downtown North Adams.  The following locations will get you to the two

Natural Bridge State Park Entrance sign in North Adams.

entrances to the park if you’re using a GPS device:

Lower Entrance:
McAuley Rd.
North Adams, MA 01247
42.704393, -73.089341

Upper Entrance:
15 Natural Bridge Rd.
North Adams, MA 01247
42.708452, -73.096838