Have you been inspired to go hike Purgatory Chasm yourself?? Let me know if you decide to go hike the trail! Also, what other hikes around New England do ya want to see me tackle next?
@grapevineepimenis93187 ай бұрын
Very well made video! Very informative.
@AdamHoyt7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@nikknackmickattack320 Жыл бұрын
I was born and raised in Northbridge. For Fat Man's Misery, I normally start at the opposite side and exit at the "cliff" side. When you do it that way, if you look to your bottom right, you can crawl out through a narrower part...if you're not too big lol. And Lover's Leap I was always told was the highest part of the Chasm, but it maybe marked underneath.
@AdamHoyt Жыл бұрын
OOO very interesting. The next time I visit I'll have to go through the fat man's squeeze the opposite way like you described. Thanks for some great suggestions!
@25jprophet3 жыл бұрын
I’ve lived in this area my entire life. I’m about 2 miles away from Purgatory. I come here often and to this day it never gets old. This video clip does great justice for this park. Very well done and hits on most of the chasm and surrounding pathway’s natural beauty.
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
You should go back and see it again before the fall is done!
@phild80952 жыл бұрын
Grew up near here. Went there times beyond counting.Tales of Frisbee in the Chasm are the stuff of legends. And a place to have lobster. You must have been there early in the day, Maybe a weekday. There is no one else there. Yah, I remember water flowing from the rocks. And being able to fit in the crevice.I'm glad to see there is still some moss on the upper deck. Oh, this is quite like much of Worcester County. There's so much granite just laying around they built sheep walls with it. Wilder sections of the Midstate Trail are beautiful. Be careful anytime you are walking on a road. There are shadows of trails left in Oxford above Hodges Village Dam that are not marked on the trail maps. (USACE administration) that can be followed to nice places to fish, rocks, remains of a 30 year old bridge, water flowing from the rock.
@AdamHoyt2 жыл бұрын
The exact date is in the description but I imagine I picked a weekday and went in the morning to make sure I got that feeling of being there alone. Glad the video was able to bring you such nice memories.
@phild80952 жыл бұрын
@@AdamHoyt In the deepest part of the chasm 4 of us started throwing a frisbee around. You ask someone you don't know for a "little help" to throw it to you, next thing there was 10 frisbees in the air, about 40 people playing and another hundred cheering...when the ranger arrived. The poor guy just about swallowed his whistle. There were no arrests, no injuries, but a bunch of strangers became legendary. Hey, find access to the hill behind Clara Barton School in Oxford. Try going up Prospect Hill Road off Old Depot Road. There are still hints of trails to Big Rock, Giant Rock, The Spring, Split Rock, The Water Tower, and the East Side Stone Wall Trail up to the Power Lines Trail. Some of these may be pretty clear, have dirt bike ruts, but some of them haven't been walked regularly since 1980's. Big Rock, a glacial erratic estimated at 10 tens, Giant rock is bigger, split rock smaller. Last I saw the spring was 1997, still flowing.
@johnhernandez8422 жыл бұрын
Looks great thanks.
@AdamHoyt2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@son4733 жыл бұрын
Love that place!
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
It’s so fun to explore!
@mahendranmurugesan66482 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@AdamHoyt2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@amyessgee62123 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and I LOVE SCRAMBLING! Have you been to The Gunks in New Paltz, NY? Tons of great scrambles... That's where I live. Also, scrambling game changer.. I discovered about 12 years ago, 5 - 10 (brand) Ascent/Guide shoes. Unbelievably comfy for everyday use and great grip when scrambling/light climbing. Adventure safely!!!
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
Not yet! I have yet to make any hiking videos for NY yet but want to soon and this seems like a great spot for me to check out. Thanks for the recommendation!
@aidangould62163 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Growing up in Central Mass., Purgator Chasm was a staple as a kid. If it's not already on your radar, I highly recommend the hike around Becket Quarry in Becket, Mass out near the Berkshires. The quarry area itself is really something as it's littered with abandoned buildings, cars, and infrastructure. There's also a nice little hike on the side of the (very) small mountain the quarry is cut into. Not to mention there's a few places on the trail that offer a nice scramble for some cool views of the quarry itself and one that offers a great view out across the valley.
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the suggestion Aidan! I'll be sure to add it to my hike idea spreadsheet. Been looking for some more cool Mass ones now that the leaves are starting to pop around here!
@todd76963 жыл бұрын
Wow! I used to go there all the time as a kid. Grew up in the town over from there. I gotta go back!
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
I bet it will be just as fun now as it was then. Rock scrambling is fun at any age!
@hoytfiles84673 жыл бұрын
Very nice Adam. I really like the squeeze through the rocks part.
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
It was a tie of that being one of the best parts or the climb into the Devil's Coffin.
@25jprophet3 жыл бұрын
That formation has always been known as “Fat Man’s Misery”. I alway get nervous with younger kids being so close to the beginning part of it.
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
James Prophet ya that beginning part is right next to the cliff! Had me nervous as well
@ehoyt60603 жыл бұрын
Well done! I wish we lived close by.
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
Well do it next time you come!
@Itz_RipTide_3 жыл бұрын
I do
@RobDickerson19693 жыл бұрын
Imagine doing that as a winter hike with munchkin Royal Rangers. There doesn't seem like a lot of moisture, but imagine a winter's worth of ice covering every boulder in 6" of treacherous ice!!!
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised it was even open at that point. They barely let me in with the rocks slightly damp!
@amyessgee62123 жыл бұрын
It gets real when you take off your pack! Haha... Love it
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
You got that right! its about to get serious! The Mt Percival cave video I made should be right up your alley then!
@amyessgee62123 жыл бұрын
@@AdamHoyt Sounds fun! Thanks!
@daveg72443 жыл бұрын
I went there today lol
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
It wasn't too wet in the springtime??
@daveg72443 жыл бұрын
@@AdamHoyt it was freezing tho and wet and nice video btw i also have named certain rocks you went through
@ryanpgill3 жыл бұрын
MY dude!!!!!! I miss coaching you Tuesday nights! All jazzed up you've got a youtube channel! And about hiking!!!! I love it! Hope all is well!!!
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
Hey miss you too Ryan! Ya It's certainly been exciting. Unfortunately it has at times hindered my making it to class for my workouts. But I've gotten much better. Keep crushing it!
@ryanpgill3 жыл бұрын
@@AdamHoyt No doubt you have! Be well my friend! Maybe I'll drop in sometime and get a workout in!
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
@@ryanpgill Looking forward to it!
@worldpeacepp3 жыл бұрын
The rock scrambling looks fun! Thanks for sharing!
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@loudneighbor56443 жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery! Fresh kicks! Love the shots! Loooong tongue 😜
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😃 hahaha not the first time people have told me I had a freakishly long tongue 😂
@hikingwithbinerman2 жыл бұрын
Rock climbers call the Lovers Leap section, The Hour Glass. I heard that they stopped all (roped) rock climbing in the chasm. There is also a Purgatory Chasm in Newport, RI.
@AdamHoyt2 жыл бұрын
That's interesting. I know I haven't seen any roped climbers there myself. And i know several cavers like the chasm as well. I'll have to check out this other chasm sometime!
@laurenchristiemary22 жыл бұрын
This looks like fun! Definitely one I want to visit on my way through next time!
@AdamHoyt2 жыл бұрын
One of the most fun!
@IrishNannieAnnie3 жыл бұрын
Preach to your demons! OMG.. you're hilarious! I lived in Boston for 3 months... I wish I knew about this then!! Great video!
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
Now a great reason to come back! Haha
@thezxcv12348982 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I’m planning to lead a group of friends to go here soon, so the video is quite helpful! Did you set up the camera and then go back to hike again, and then go back to take back your camera…? 😮 Respect!
@AdamHoyt2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope the trip with your friends goes well. It is such a cool spot! Yes it was just me so every single time I had to go back and grab the camera haha. Extra rock scrambling for me!
@thezxcv12348982 жыл бұрын
@@AdamHoyt We did have a good time there! I somehow still missed a few spots but I've decided to go back again in the near future because it is worth a revisit! And wow, that's amazing you climb so many times for the footage!
@LL-bl8hd3 жыл бұрын
Nice review! I'm a fan of rocky trails like Monadnock so this looks like it could be a good, shorter option. I've been there for the picnic area (which is very nice for an outdoor party) but didn't explore much of the trail.
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
Yes it's only .25 of a mile in the scramble portion. A much shorter drive and hike compared to Monadnock Plus you can still easily have your picnic afterwards!
@barryh163542 жыл бұрын
Looks like the less evil sibling of the Mahoosuc Notch on the AT! You mastered both with ease! 😯💫🔥
@AdamHoyt2 жыл бұрын
Bring on all the notches!
@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling2 жыл бұрын
A very thorough review, looks a fun hike. One question, why Red Shorts? I thought you were green all the way or was this due to the Hell theme?
@AdamHoyt2 жыл бұрын
hahahaha You may not realize this but this was the very first video I ever made. I literally did not own them yet. hahaha I was still honing the look. The Back pack is different too!
@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling2 жыл бұрын
@@AdamHoyt I thought you were matching your shorts and pack. Colour coordinated. Seen one with you with long pants too. I thought, am I on the right channel?😂 which one did you meet Taylor at the top of? Was that Madison? Did she feature on your vid as you did on hers? That was the first time I saw you. Really enjoying it by the way. Love the way you rate your hikes. I'll probably never get to do any of them being in the UK but they are a great watch.
@AdamHoyt2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling hah the long pants for when it’s colder haha. I have not posted that one from Taylor’s video. Not till next month. But we did a winter one together a few months ago that was pretty crazy!
@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling2 жыл бұрын
@@AdamHoyt look forward to seeing that. It will be full circle. I hope you have recorded enough to keep me hooked throughout winter or will you be winter hiking too? Either way I'm working through your back vids and really enjoying them. Thank you Adam.
@AdamHoyt2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling I do have a bunch of fall footage which will take me to January. I do do some winter hikes, which you can see in the back catalog. Not my favorite haha. But I do plan to do a few this winter, and maybe some less snowy more exotic parts of the USA outside of the Northeast.
@luxuryskiii5 ай бұрын
where were those mountains in the intro
@AdamHoyt5 ай бұрын
All of the short clips from the intro were filmed on or around Percy peaks nh
@luxuryskiii5 ай бұрын
Really? I NEED TO GO THERE@@AdamHoyt
@cameronconway85092 жыл бұрын
This trail is awesome and I love the quantity and quality of the information you provide. That’s a lot of work to put together! I hope to move to the Boston area this Spring from DC and will definitely check out Purgatory Chasm. I plan to hike the Billy Goat Trail of Great Falls MD this weekend to make sure I’m in good enough shape!
@AdamHoyt2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! I think you'll love it. And luckily though I would not say you have to be in any shape at all to hike this trail. Just have to glow slow and steady it is rather short. That's what makes it fun for the whole family!
@cameronconway85092 жыл бұрын
@@AdamHoyt Except for the fat man, of course. 😉
@AdamHoyt2 жыл бұрын
@@cameronconway8509 ooo yes 🤣
@davidfahey50682 жыл бұрын
Ok
@AdamHoyt2 жыл бұрын
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@davidfahey50682 жыл бұрын
Is that in Sutton Massachusetts
@AdamHoyt2 жыл бұрын
The address is in the video description.
@paulciolek26523 жыл бұрын
If you really wanted to, I think this trail could have been completed in 10mins
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
well I have been told I made it look more interesting than it actually was.. 😂
@sciencesaves3 жыл бұрын
Hail Satan! :)
@AdamHoyt3 жыл бұрын
and all his minions!
@sciencesaves3 жыл бұрын
@@AdamHoyt I’m going to have to do a Halloween hike here one year :)