Purgatory
Chasm |
198 Purgatory Rd.
Sutton MA 01590
508 234-3733
A unique natural landmark, Purgatory Chasm
runs for a quarter of a mile between granite walls rising
as high as 70 feet. Popular with picnickers and rock-climbers
alike, the Chasm is believed to have its origin in the sudden
release of dammed-up glacial meltwater near the end of the
last Ice Age, approximately 14,000 years ago.
Trails lead to a wide variety of rock formations,
with such romantic names as The Corn Crib, The Coffin, The
Pulpit, Lovers' Leap and Fat Man's Misery.
Trail Map
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Park Directions
The reservation is located off of Rte 146 in south central Massachusetts.
From the East/West/Boston/Southeast:
- Take MASS PIKE (Rte. I-90) to exit #10A in Millbury, rte 146 South.
- Take Rte 146 South to exit # 6 in Sutton, Purgatory Rd.
- Take a right onto Purgatory Rd.
- Reservation entrance & visitor center is ¼ mile on your right.
From Northeast/Worcester:
- Take Rte 495 to Rte 290 West towards Worcester.
- Take exit #12 and follow Rte 146S to Exit #6 in Sutton.
- Take a right onto Purgatory Rd., following signs.
- Reservation entrance & visitor center is ¼ mile on your right.
From Northwest:
- Take Rte 2 East to exit #33 in Leominster, rte 190 south.
- Take Rte 190S to end, onto Rte 290 West in Worcester.
- Follow Rte 290 West to exit #12, Rte 146 south.
- Follow Rte 146S to Exit #6 in Sutton, Purgatory Rd.
- Take a right onto Purgatory Rd., following signs.
- Reservation entrance & visitor center is ¼ mile on your right.
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