80-Ton Boulder That Stood for More Than 100 Years Falls at U.S. Tourist Attraction: "No One Injured"
“We will continue working to remain a safe tourist attraction.”
A massive 80-ton boulder that had stood for more than 100 years at a U.S. tourist attraction has fallen. It crashed onto a trail used by visitors, but fortunately, no one was injured.
According to the New York Post and other outlets on Oct. 25 local time, the “Mysterious Hanging Boulder,” a landmark at Polar Caves Park in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, fell on Oct. 18. The accident occurred on the final day of the 2026 tourist season, and the boulder crashed onto a trail used by thousands of visitors each year.
Polar Caves Park said in a press release that it was “very thankful that no one was injured in the incident.” It added that it plans to inspect the site during the off-season and decide on next steps.
The boulder had been a popular attraction where visitors would take photos below it or relax in its shade. Its unusual appearance, with the massive 80-ton boulder seeming to hang in midair, drew visitors to the site.
Polar Caves Park said it would continue to make the safety of visitors and staff its top priority. “We will continue working to remain a safe tourist attraction,” it said, adding, “We are grateful for the continued support of our visitors and the local community, and look forward to welcoming visitors back for the 2027 season.”
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Polar Caves Park, which opened in 1922, is known for its granite boulders and cave formations created during the last Ice Age. As continental glaciers moved through the New Hampshire area, they left behind massive granite boulders that formed the distinctive landscape seen today. The attraction features nine caves formed among the boulders, nature trails, and a zoo where visitors can see deer.
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