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Dighton Rock State Park offers the perfect setting for a picnic. You'll find soft, grassy areas covered by shade trees by the Taunton River. You can also fish or canoe, or take a walk through the 85-acre park.
- 3rd Ave, Berkley, 02779, MA
DIGHTON ROCK STATE PARK. An 11-foot-high "glacial erratic" boulder known as Dighton Rock once rested on the shore of the Taunton River adjacent to this park. Covered with petroglyphs, carved designs of ancient and uncertain origin, the rock is now installed in a small museum.
Berkley, MA 02779. Get directions. Amenities and More. Good For Kids. Private Lot Parking. Bike Parking. 4 reviews and 27 photos of DIGHTON ROCK STATE PARK "A park with a big rock Dighton Rock State Park is named for the famous 40 ton rock that is now located at the park.
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The 98-acre (40 ha) state park is the site of a small museum that houses the Dighton Rock, an 11-foot-high (3.4 m) glacial erratic, covered with petroglyphs, that once sat on the banks of the river. It is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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Dighton Rock is famous for the mysterious carvings that cover one of its six sides. Many people have been intrigued by them including the Rev. Cotton Mather who in 1690 wrote about the "strange characters" found upon it. This sandstone boulder, originally situated in the riverbed of the Taunton River, was moved into a small museum building in ...
Head out on this 1.8-mile loop trail near Berkley, Massachusetts. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 36 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
