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Rock Climbing, Hiking
There are several spots in and around the Blackstone Valley for rock-climbing. Though this sport always demands extreme
care, knowledge and sound equipment, Purgatory Chasm is a delightful
geological surprise in Sutton, MA. This rock chasm spans about 1/4 mile with
heights of granite rock to 70 feet. The State Park offers a lot, according
to the MIT Cultural Exchange officer: "Purgatory Chasm is a special
park with picnic tables, a shelter, a place to set up volleyball or a little
soccer and the best place is the chasm. Many years ago a glacier carved a chasm
in the granite rock and we can walk between rock walls in a beautiful setting of
creation. The rock walls are over fifty feet high on both sides. There are
caverns, and small caves to walk through."
Purgatory Road
Sutton, MA 01590
(508) 234-3733
All About Purgatory
The MA Department of Conservation and Recreation Department's
site: Purgatory
Chasm State Park
Maurice Pelto's Historical
Analysis of Geological Formation of Purgatory Chasm
Liz's
Purgatory Site
Good Tourism Spot for Exchange Students, popular with
college students, families & many others
Look Out Rock is another delightful place to
rock climb or merely gaze out upon the magnificent river valley, in its bold or
muted colors, depending upon which season is being enjoyed - each so vastly
different and absorbing. There is an intriguing history here as it is believed
that King Philip aka Metacomet, the Indian Chief referred to as a sachem, used
to stand on this rock ledge and observe the vast territory below. This is the
Chief that led the skirmishes in Mendon, North Brookfield and throughout the
region leading to many deaths. The King Philip's War raged in the area
throughout 1675-6. It was a very sad time for the Christianized Indians, many of
whom were sent to Deer Isle to starve.
This is a great place for the family to take a hike of
varied distances, enjoy some wonderful viewsheds and be inspired by its history
here, Goat Hill and Rice City, and River Bend Farm about a mile away.
Look Out Rock
Other Nearby Climbing Spots: College
Rock, College St., Hopkinton, Mass. /
Joe's Rock, Rt. 121, Wrentham, Mass. / R.I. Rock Gym,
Pawtucket R.I.
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