River Street Riverside Park
North Adams, MA
Natural Bridge State Park McAuley Road, North Adams, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Scenic View
A small waterfall located in the park.
A picnic table by a tall tree.
A view of the rock faces from the park.
The natural bridge.
The trail going through the woods.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Natural Bridge State Park
Natural Bridge State Park is a small state park with scenic views and unique geologic features. The park is open from mid-May thru mid-October. At the top of the entrance road, visitors will arrive at a large parking lot and an expansive lawn. This area has picnic tables and grills, perfect for a short pitstop in Western Massachusetts. A wide, family-friendly walking trail leaves from this area and follows the ridgeline of an old quarry. On this trail, visitors will see a tall cliffside with views of the Berkshires beyond.
After walking along the cliff, visitors will notice a marble waterfall flowing from the park's artificial pond. A small brook then travels through a 60-foot gorge. Numerous trails will bring visitors along the top of this gorge, where they can watch and hear the mesmerizing rush of water below. The water eventually flows underneath North America's only white marble arch, formed from the glaciers over 10,000 years ago.
There are also easy hiking trails that spread throughout the park.
Visitors should drive up the road to the parking lot when the gate is open between 9:00am and 4:30pm. There is a parking fee inside the park. Visitors can also walk up the park's road if the gate is closed.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Picnic Tables
- Accessible Restroom
- Adaptive Device Trail
This site has a large, paved parking lot with dedicated handicap spots. There are several walking paths and hiking trails, including one designated “easy,” which is accessible. However, accessing the hiking trails requires navigating through a path impeded by large rocks; the smallest gap is 2.5' in width. There is also a 1'' step onto a wooden bridge. The walking path is packed dirt. There is an accessible picnic table, but it is at the top of a sloped grassy area. The slope is no more than 4%.
The parking lot, including 2 handicap spots.
The paved path leading from the parking lot into the visitor center.
The accessible picnic table, seen behind trees.
The gravel path by the parking lot.
An example of the large rocks blocking the walking paths.
The 1.5'' elevated concrete slab that connects to the bridge, leading to the hiking trails.
Clubs, Retail & Rentals
Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.
