Hanging boulder falls polar caves nh

On 22 October 2026, officials at Polar Caves Park in Rumney, New Hampshire, confirmed that a significant geological shift occurred within the attraction’s famous rock formations. A large, iconic boulder, which had been a staple of the park’s guided tours for decades, dislodged from its position and fell into a lower crevice. Park management reported that the event took place during the early morning hours, well before the park opened to the public, ensuring that no visitors or staff members were injured during the incident. Geologists were immediately dispatched to the site to assess the stability of the surrounding granite walls and to determine if the natural erosion process had been accelerated by recent heavy rainfall in the region. As a precautionary measure, the park has temporarily cordoned off the affected section of the trail system. While the park remains open for the remainder of the season, visitors are being redirected to alternative paths while engineers evaluate the long-term safety and structural integrity of the cave network.