Natural Stone Bridge and Caves
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves
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Points of Interest & LandmarksCaverns & CavesGeologic Formations
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Summer and Winter Seasonal Attraction. 23 Miles north of Lake George & 90 min south of Lake Placid, hike self-guided tour & explore the Largest Marble Cave Entrance in the East, waterfalls, gorge, caves and much more: guided adventure tours, gemstone mining, 18 hole disc golf, climbing walls, dino digs, picnic & playgrounds, and an extensive rock, fossil and gift shop. Weddings. Open every day late May - mid Oct (variable hours, check website) and Fri-Sun 10am-4pm from mid Dec - mid March for self-guided Snowshoe Tours on over 14 miles of trails exploring the Stone Bridge and surrounding property.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Elizabeth C
Collingswood, NJ2 contributions
Jul 2020
We had a great time visiting the Natural Stone Bridge and Caves this month (July 2020). It's tough to find family activities with little ones right now (Coronavirus pandemic). This is the perfect way to spend a morning or afternoon. We booked our tickets ahead of time for myself, my husband, 7yo, and 6 month old (free) for the self-guided tour. We were a little bit nervous about the advertised "500 steps" but did not find it to be an issue. We visited on a very hot day and my husband was only tired/hot carrying the baby in a carrier toward the very end. I would say I'm in moderate shape and I did not find it very challenging. Definitely bring water though. All of the stairs have railings and the trails are extremely well maintained. The sights are numbered and our 7yo enjoyed finding the next number on the map. There are great views and interesting details about the science and history at each stop. Right now, you must wear a mask in the gift shop area and to enter the tour, but nobody had masks on the trail unless they approached other groups (we didn't). It seems like tickets are being sold for certain times to avoid any crowding on the trail. Gift shop items are available at a wide range of price points and our 7yo was able to pick out a few special rocks for just a few dollars. We also purchased a few mini geodes you could crack open at home (I think they were 6 for $5). We were really impressed when we cracked them open - I was not expecting much but many of them were very pretty on the inside and of course kids always enjoy smashing things :-) . Our appointment time was 11am and I think we left around 12:30 pm with a gift shop visit.
Written July 12, 2020
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Wow, what a thorough review... Thanks for highlighting all we do during these Covid times and glad you enjoyed your visit.
Written August 1, 2020
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Stacey G
Glen Rock, NJ103 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Greg- an owner (an 8th generation family business) greeted us with a warm smile and thoroughly explained the ease, difficulty and beauty of the trails, the markings (the trails are very well marked) and what to look for. Snowshoe rentals are available - and you can only do the trails with snowshoes. Poles are also available.
We spent a little over an hour on a yellow trail and plan to go back to conquer the red & blue and bring more family.
Note - no dogs allowed and very clean porta potty near trailhead
We spent a little over an hour on a yellow trail and plan to go back to conquer the red & blue and bring more family.
Note - no dogs allowed and very clean porta potty near trailhead
Written January 1, 2023
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Thanks for sharing. Glad you enjoyed your visit!
Written January 11, 2023
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rjr0810
Owego, NY25,015 contributions
Jun 2023
Even though I think the prices are a bit steep for the basic self-guided tour, the surroundings are beautiful and also unusual enough to take many photos. I appreciate the owners keeping the attractions as natural as possible given safety constraints and keeping it free of litter. Seeing the cave swimmers may have made my opinion on the price change and I hope that they return.
Overall, I enjoyed my time there and recommend the splurge.
Overall, I enjoyed my time there and recommend the splurge.
Written June 30, 2023
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Glad you enjoyed your time here 😊.
Written August 6, 2023
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ADT38
Jackson, NJ48 contributions
Jul 2022
We were pleasantly surprised by this place. We didn't know about this place until we went past the big sign. Decided to check it out. It was so much better then I thought it would be. If you are a rock enthused person, this is your place. They had so many different kinds on display - petrified, million years old rocks. They had a walkway to do a self-guided tour. There was some beautiful small waterfalls and the caves were just fascinating to climb into. They kept you directed on the path. You walk out and they give you a walk through a small room museaum of the founder of the Natural Bridge. They had a cute dinosaur area for the kids (and ahem me). There is a rock gift shop along a regular gift shop that I spent way more money in then I would have at any other gift shop. All in all we spent 3 hrs there and we only thought it was going to be a quick in and out place. We felt it was worth the money. To me i would go back again!!!
Written July 15, 2022
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Glad you enjoyed it and we will see you again!
Written September 4, 2022
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Devon Yates
Edinboro, PA9 contributions
Aug 2020
We arrived at the Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, eagerly 10 minutes before opening. We were the first to arrive, and had already purchased our very reasonably priced self guided tour tickets a day prior. I highly recommend getting there at opening because we were the only people on the trail for the first 30 minutes of our hike which allowed us to get a very nice head start to experience the trail on our own!
You receive a map at the beginning of your journey with numbers to follow from box to box giving you a brief education/history on the spot in which your looking at at any given moment. Its perfectly laid out and easy to follow. Bring comfortable shoes because there are a few spots of difficult terrain, but for the most part its not too physically demanding of a hike! Overall it took us about an hour and a half...but we had other things to get to...so if you wanted you could probably spend a lot more time!
We spoke to the family after and they said this property had been in their family for 9 generations and they owned it starting at the Revolutionary War! Don't miss out on this!
You receive a map at the beginning of your journey with numbers to follow from box to box giving you a brief education/history on the spot in which your looking at at any given moment. Its perfectly laid out and easy to follow. Bring comfortable shoes because there are a few spots of difficult terrain, but for the most part its not too physically demanding of a hike! Overall it took us about an hour and a half...but we had other things to get to...so if you wanted you could probably spend a lot more time!
We spoke to the family after and they said this property had been in their family for 9 generations and they owned it starting at the Revolutionary War! Don't miss out on this!
Written August 31, 2020
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Thanks for spending time with us and sharing your experience.
Written August 31, 2020
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Crazycgal
Huntington, NY14 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
With this being a covid year things are different. It was my first visit and they practiced safe precautions. All wearing masks and you have to reserve your 1 hour spot days in advance. 1 hour is all all you need and gives you more space with less people for better photo opportunities. Beautiful nature preserve. Short one way around a loop hike but not paved and rock steps if you are not capable of your own bodies. There are walking sticks if u need at the start of the trail.
Written August 14, 2020
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Thanks for visiting and glad you enjoyed your safe visit during these Covid times.
Written August 15, 2020
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Circe829
20 contributions
Jul 2020
We were a trio of three generations, and all agreed it was a very worthwhile stop. The brochure tells you there are 500 steps, so be prepared. There are also benches here and there for the oldest generation (me) to rest a bit. Most of the walk is in the shade. The walk is very well maintained, with information along the way, direction signs easy to spot, a map, handrails, and also signs to let the oncoming hikers go first where necessary. You don't have to do the entire walk, but can leave out a couple of side trails or double back if you choose. The walk took us about 2 hours, reading all the information placards and resting a bit.
The trail lines a pretty little stream with interesting caves and potholes. There are displays of rocks, fossils and petrified wood at the entrance. There are also walking sticks available (no charge) for those who want to use them.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. Restrooms at the entrance are kept clean.
I think they did a great job making this safe and accessible during the pandemic. There was a limit on the number of people on the trail, and a request that everyone wear a mask when passing near others. The website requests advance reservations to assure that there are no crowds either inside or at the entrance. There's ample parking and a nice shady picnic area with a grill.
Well worth the adult fee of $16.
The trail lines a pretty little stream with interesting caves and potholes. There are displays of rocks, fossils and petrified wood at the entrance. There are also walking sticks available (no charge) for those who want to use them.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. Restrooms at the entrance are kept clean.
I think they did a great job making this safe and accessible during the pandemic. There was a limit on the number of people on the trail, and a request that everyone wear a mask when passing near others. The website requests advance reservations to assure that there are no crowds either inside or at the entrance. There's ample parking and a nice shady picnic area with a grill.
Well worth the adult fee of $16.
Written August 2, 2020
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Three generations exploring together, that is special! Glad you could visit safely during these unusual Covid times.
Written August 2, 2020
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DLR
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
I had the opportunity to visit Natural Stone Bridge and Caves with 3 girl friends. It was a great way to spend time together enjoying the beauty of rock formations, caves and sounds of waterfalls. It invites you to slow down and take time to enjoy a slice of Mother Nature at her finest.
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves is well maintained and cared for with friendly and welcoming staff. I will definitely be back.
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves is well maintained and cared for with friendly and welcoming staff. I will definitely be back.
Written October 2, 2023
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Thank you. We take pride in maintaining and providing an enjoyable, welcoming experience.
Written October 5, 2023
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marcy
4 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Fantastic place to visit. The formations were extensive and the self guided tour was worth every dollar spent on admission. Steep stone stairs and if you have bad knees, this is not the place for you. The gift shop has amazing gems.
Written June 25, 2022
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Fantastic!
Written September 4, 2022
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Haley V
18 contributions
Mar 2021
We came here twice during the summer and then again during March. All three experiences were excellent. Well-kept trails, kind staff, and fun activities. Great for a day-time date. We loved snowshoeing; the trails were beautiful and quiet, and it was so nice to be able to rent snowshoes for an affordable price. At the end, they had a little COVID-safe marshmallow roasting set up, and it was great to get warm by a fire—a fun outdoor activity for all ages for sure.
Written March 8, 2021
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Thanks so much for sharing your experience 🙂.
Written March 9, 2021
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Are there real caves to walk into? If so, how deep do they go?
Written July 25, 2018
Visitors on the self guided tour see the largest marble cave entrance in the USA and see two surface caves, including Noisy Cave with a lighted waterfalls that is 40' from the entrance. Much of this young cave system made from ancient rock is still filled with water from Trout Brook.
Visitors on the guided Adventure Tour go on cave crawls, see cave formations and ends with a cave float from Echo Cave through Garnet Cave.
Written June 30, 2021
My teenagers certainly did. They do love hiking and water and rocks though, so your results may vary of course.
Written June 23, 2016
Would this be suitable for an almost 3 year old? We are concerned about the amount and intensity of the trail. How much walking is involved all together? What is the process-do we park, walk trail to get to caves/bridge/kids activities(gem mining,Dino dig etc)/and rock shop. Then walk back trail to get to the car? Or is it in a loop? Thanks!!
Written July 29, 2015
Families with all ages visit on a daily basis. Having said that, the most demanding age are the toddlers - many of whom get a ride in a backpack. You should hold their hand at spots and not let them run off on their own, children should always be supervised. The trail has loops but you can cut some of them short if you have little ones that are getting tired. You go at your own rate and there are plenty of spots to stop and rest. We do not suggest doing the 3/4th mile tour with up/down uneven rock steps if you have any health issues that would prohibit your ability to navigate the trail. All the other activities are located up by the entrance/gift shop area. Hope this helps with your decision as everyone is different in their abilities and only you know what is best for you and your child.
Written July 29, 2015
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