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Hike Through Massachusetts’ Rock Maze For An Adventure Like No Other

There are plenty of places to adventure in Massachusetts, especially since this state is so rich in natural beauty. However, this little-known park is actually hiding a unique outdoor experience. You can actually wander over beautiful paths and through a maze of boulders at Natural Bridge State Park.

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Natural Bridge State Park is located in North Adams and is a true outdoor paradise for adventurous hikers. Flickr/Anslat Adams The park is named for its natural bridge of white marble, which is the only one of its kind in North America. Flickr/Anslat Adams If you have a few hours to spare, you can plunge into this park’s winding maze of cliffs, boulders, and smooth marble boulders. Google/Shachar3861 This place was once a quarry, which makes winding your way through the abandoned mining paths especially thrilling. Google/Kristen Masalek The hiking here is spectacular but relatively quick — exploring the whole chasm will only take you over about a quarter-mile of terrain. Google/Carol Greenwood The bridge actually spans the gurgling Hudson Brook and crosses over a steep 60-foot gorge. Flickr/Rebecca Siegel Parking is $5 for Massachusetts residents and $10 for non-residents. Google/James Caval You couldn’t ask for a cooler place to get pleasantly lost in nature. Google/Stephen labored

You can find Natural Bridge State Park at McAuley Rd., North Adams, Mass. Click here to learn more about visiting and see current opening hours. For more of the coolest places to hike in Massachusetts, click here.