Purgatory Chasm offers hikers a thrill By Martine Powers Globe Staff,September 1, 2012, 12:00 a.m.

This state reservation in Massachusetts has a mysterious and ominous name but is one of the best places in the state to see unique rock formations and more.

While offering heavenly views, Purgatory Chasm can be hell on your ankles. So it's probably a good idea to let sure-footed Sheryl Farnam lead you this Sunday, May 18, 2008, through the strangest ...

The incident is under investigation. Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, located about 20 miles south of Worcester, is run by the state's Department of Conservation and Recreation.

The incident is under investigation. Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, located about 20 miles south of Worcester, is run by the state's Department of Conservation and Recreation.

While offering heavenly views, Purgatory Chasm can be hell on your ankles. So it's probably a good idea to let sure-footed Sheryl Farnam lead you this Sunday, May 18, 2008, through the strangest ...

A woman hiking with her three teenaged children fell to her death from a cliff at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation in Massachusetts on Wednesday afternoon, according to police. Shortly after 2 p ...

The incident is under investigation. Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, located about 20 miles south of Worcester, is run by the state's Department of Conservation and Recreation.

While offering heavenly views, Purgatory Chasm can be hell on your ankles. So it's probably a good idea to let sure-footed Sheryl Farnam lead you this Sunday, May 18, 2008, through the strangest ...

The incident is under investigation. Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, located just off Route 146 about 20 miles south of Worcester, is run by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.