Purgatory Chasm Loop Trail
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Massachusetts · worcester County

Purgatory Chasm Loop Trail

Rocky loop through dramatic chasm formations.

Rating
Length
2.2 mi
Difficulty
3
County
worcester

About This Trail

A thrilling scramble through a quarter-mile granite gorge with walls rising up to 70 feet, formed roughly 14,000 years ago during the last Ice Age. The trail navigates narrow passages and massive boulders that demand careful footing and a sense of adventure. The surrounding 800-acre reservation in Sutton offers additional loops through quieter woodlands.

Location

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Coordinates: 42.1275827, -71.7154348

Getting There

From Worcester, take Route 146 south to Exit 6 in Sutton (Purgatory Road). Turn right onto Purgatory Road and continue 1 mile to the reservation entrance and visitor center on your right.

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