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Purgatory Chasm State Reservation

May 21, 2019 By: Masshole Mommy

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Every year on Mother’s Day my family goes for a hike at one of our AHmazing state parks called Purgatory Chasm. We’ve done a lot of hikes around New England, but Purgatory Chasm is definitley our favorite! Made up of towering granite walls that run for approximately a quarter of a mile, makes it is the perfect place to spend some quality time with the family!

Purgatory Chasm is the best hike in Massachusetts! If you are looking for a mix of hiking and rock climbing in New England, Purgatory Chasm is perfect!

The thing about Purgatory Chasm is that it’s more than just a hike – it involves a lot of rock climbing. There are trails around the chasm itself, but it’s way more fun to make your way right through the chasm.

Purgatory Chasm is the best hike in Massachusetts! If you are looking for a mix of hiking and rock climbing in New England, Purgatory Chasm is perfect!

With walls reaching nearly 70 feet in some spots and a big collection of boulders at the bottom, there is no way to get through it without a some rock climbing – so make sure you wear the right shoes. The first time we went I wore flip flops because I had no idea what to expect and it was not easy!

Purgatory Chasm is the best hike in Massachusetts! If you are looking for a mix of hiking and rock climbing in New England, Purgatory Chasm is perfect!

Some locals believe that Purgatory Chasm was created approximately 14,000 years ago from glacial melt-water that rushed through the area during the last ice age. I have no idea if that’s true or not, but Purgatory Chasm is one of our favorite places to hike.

Purgatory Chasm is the best hike in Massachusetts! If you are looking for a mix of hiking and rock climbing in New England, Purgatory Chasm is perfect!

Some of the granite rock formations have funny names such as Fat Man’s Misery, Corn Crib, Lover’s Leap and the Devil’s Coffin. They are marked, so if you go you can’t miss them. Christian and I always take a picture under the Lover’s Leap sign.

Purgatory Chasm is the best hike in Massachusetts! If you are looking for a mix of hiking and rock climbing in New England, Purgatory Chasm is perfect!

Purgatory Chasm is the best hike in Massachusetts! If you are looking for a mix of hiking and rock climbing in New England, Purgatory Chasm is perfect!

Purgatory Chasm is located in Sutton, MA on Purgatory Rd off of Rte 146. Parking is charged from Memorial Day through Labor Day, but it’s worth it if you ask me. I have been to a lot of state parks here in Massachusetts, but this is by far my favorite.

Purgatory Chasm is the best hike in Massachusetts! If you are looking for a mix of hiking and rock climbing in New England, Purgatory Chasm is perfect!

Purgatory Chasm is a very unique hiking spot around here and I am looking forward to carrying on our tradition of a Mother’s Day hike there for many more years to come.

Purgatory Chasm is the best hike in Massachusetts! If you are looking for a mix of hiking and rock climbing in New England, Purgatory Chasm is perfect!


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  1. Jeanette says

    May 21, 2019 at 8:05 am

    That looks absolutely beautiful! I can see why that is your favorite place to go. I would love to explore that whole area

  2. Amber Myers says

    May 21, 2019 at 8:11 am

    What a pretty area! I’d probably whine a bit about the hike, but I’d be happy when I got there. My daughter would be a fan since she loves to climb.

  3. GiGi Eats says

    May 21, 2019 at 9:24 am

    Looks like a great place to explore!! I miss places like this. I just don’t feel like Los Angeles has many cool options like this to explore! I am sure there are, but it’s LA… And always takes forever to get places too!

  4. Sarah Bailey says

    May 21, 2019 at 10:39 am

    Wow what an amazing looking place to go and explore. There really are so many places of natural beauty out there isn’t there? I would love to go and see more places like this.

  5. Tasheena says

    May 21, 2019 at 11:32 am

    This looks like such a fun time. My boys would love to visit. I have to look into planning a trip.

  6. Melissa Chapman says

    May 21, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    I love the idea of a Mother’s Day tradition like this. That park does look like a great place to hike and climb and the rock formations are so nice to admire.

  7. Liz Mays says

    May 21, 2019 at 4:33 pm

    The rock formations there looked really impressive. It sounds like this was a really cool place to explore.

  8. Amy Desrosiers says

    May 21, 2019 at 5:31 pm

    These are some excellent pictures of your boys. I have to check this out with my family!

  9. Ashley says

    May 21, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    What a picturesque place and such a beautiful part of the world. I love Mother’s Day traditions, they make the day so much more special xxx

  10. Lisa Joy Thompson says

    May 21, 2019 at 7:46 pm

    I totally need to hike this when I visit New Hampshire this summer! It looks absolutely gorgeous! I hike every day here in Arizona and am always looking for great places to hike when I travel.

  11. krystal says

    May 21, 2019 at 8:55 pm

    I’d love to hike here! Fun in the sun and a cool place to explore.

  12. Kathy says

    May 21, 2019 at 9:17 pm

    That sounds like a nice place to visit. I love a great hike, and this would be the perfect place to go hiking. I love places with lots of rocks like this.

  13. Dawn Nieves says

    May 21, 2019 at 9:49 pm

    This sounds like a great place to visit. I need to check it out

  14. Beth says

    May 21, 2019 at 10:55 pm

    That sounds like a wonderful Mother’s Day tradition! We used to go on a lot of family hikes when all of our kids were living at home. If we go to Massachusetts, I’ll plan on a hike there.

  15. Stefani Tolson says

    May 22, 2019 at 1:37 am

    I like that you have a tradition that you do on Mother’s Day! I usually spend the day with my kids but we usually go something different each year.

  16. Stefani Tolson says

    May 22, 2019 at 1:38 am

    I like that you have a tradition that you do on Mother’s Day! Lots of great memories you are making.

  17. Catalina says

    May 22, 2019 at 3:35 am

    What a beautiful place for a mini vacation! I am sure my husband will love it!

  18. Cathy Mini says

    May 22, 2019 at 3:46 am

    That is really perfect quality time together for the family. The place really looks great.

  19. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    May 22, 2019 at 8:29 am

    This is something that I miss now that the kids are grown. Hiking with the family is a fun activity we enjoyed. I like the place you picked for your family hike!

  20. Celebrate Woman Today says

    May 22, 2019 at 8:58 am

    I would love to hike in Purgatory Chasm! Looks like such a different and magical experience. Ahhh, could do it today!

  21. Lori Bosworth says

    May 22, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    I would love to visit Purgatory Chasm. I love New England. That sounds like a wonderful tradition for Mother’s Day!

  22. Tiffany La Forge-Grau says

    May 22, 2019 at 3:48 pm

    I would love to go for a hike there. Climbing rocks is always fun with your family!

  23. Lisa Marie Heath says

    May 22, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    My son and his friends would absolutely love this. Plus it would tucker them out so I get some quiet time after!

  24. Melanie Walsh says

    May 22, 2019 at 10:58 pm

    That looks like so much fun! Now that the kids are a little older they are up for more challenging hikes. The rock climbing would be a great way to mix it up.

  25. Swathi says

    May 22, 2019 at 11:33 pm

    Looks like great place to hike. I wish I stayed near by here finding a place to hike is not that easy.

  26. Terra Heck says

    May 23, 2019 at 1:34 am

    What a beautiful place to see lots of nature!

  27. Heather says

    May 23, 2019 at 6:52 am

    Looks like such a beautiful place to visit! I’ll have to have this on my radar for sure. Thanks for sharing.

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