Natural Bridge Park, Geologic formation park in Winston County, Alabama
Natural Bridge Park is a geologic formation in Winston County with a stone arch built entirely of sandstone and iron ore. The arch features two distinct curved sections that rise above the ground and shape the park's landscape.
The stone formation began taking shape around 200 million years ago when the New River gradually carved through softer rock layers. Over this vast span of time, water's patient flow created the arch shape visible today.
The Muscogee Creek used the area beneath the arch as shelter when they lived in this part of Alabama. The stone formation remains rooted in the land's long relationship with the people who walked here.
A two-mile nature trail winds beneath the stone arch and allows visitors to see the formation from different viewpoints. Along the path, you'll find drinking water from an artesian well and a small shop for basic items.
The park is home to over 25 different fern species, several of which belong to plants typically found in northern regions. Eastern hemlock trees also grow here, an unexpected presence in this part of Alabama.
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