Purgatory Chasm

Highlights

Unique geologic formation
Tight crevice to squeeze through
Lots of places to explore
Calm stream with a great calm spot to relax (close to the alltrails waypoint)

Challenges

It's a popular attraction
Be careful in and around the chasm regardign steep drops

A chasm only an hour from Boston. It is an interesting tear in the bedrock that makes for a fun place to climb around and explore. I have no idea how this geologic feature occurs, if you do, send me a line through the contact form found in the header. Some nice trails surround the area as well.

Click for a virtual reality picture from the rim of the chasm

Regions

White Mountain National Forest

Southern New Hampsire

Massachusetts

Connecticut

Maine

Vermont

Tropics and Subtropics

American West