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Rafes Chasm Park
138 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States
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Rafes Chasm Park

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My
Review №1

This is a beautiful hideout from tons of people. Children should be great listeners and very agile if they accompany you on this trip to the chasm. On my day there was a violinist and guitarist serenading me while I bathed in the sun looking at Boston and beautiful sailboats. I saw men fishing. It must be worth it because of how hard they would have to work to haul there fish up

De
Review №2

Beautiful secret spot off the beaten path, tranquility at its finest! Comfortable walk through the woods on an established path brings you to an amazing view! Great photography spot or picnic on the rocks, be sure to wear good shoes for climbing!

Br
Review №3

Easy to access and amazing coastal views.

Ta
Review №4

Beautiful place, wear good sneakers to walk/climb the rocks and enjoy the view

Ch
Review №5

This is the most beautiful place in the area to photograph.

Be
Review №6

Short walk to a beautiful, traditional rocky New England coastline and ocean view. Try to go at high tide to witness the waves crashing over the ledges.

as
Review №7

Really cool u gotta check this out its amazing how much natural beauty is around Massachusetts and RI I love new england !!!!!!!!!!!

Pr
Review №8

Its a short walk down a path to pretty amazing views spanning the ocean, very high up on the rocks.No where to go once you get there but if you enjoy great scenery its nice..on a nice day, sitting/lounging a top one of the flatter rocks for a while could be nice.

Pa
Review №9

Beautiful view of the Ocean and lots of space to have a bit to yourself amoung the other visitors. Parking is limited to 7 cars if everyone parks carefully.

Si
Review №10

Cool spot to watch the ocean!

Sh
Review №11

Loved this place..so peaceful, The view is beautiful. Its like a little adventure climbing up& down & all the rocks. Def will be going again before the really really cold weather sets in :)

Ni
Review №12

Neat little park that is basically rocks and the ocean. Not much to do but sit and watch the sea. It gets really windy as well, even for coastal MA.

Ma
Review №13

What a beautiful place to study rocks and see the ocean!

Ca
Review №14

Like Hawaii without the long expensive flight

Ma
Review №15

The sea is powerful

Ri
Review №16

Came upon this spot by accident looking for a quick rest stop. GO ALL THE WAY DOWN THE PATH TO THE ROCKS!Its worth it, scenic views of mansions and Hammond Castle.

Ma
Review №17

Great place for beautiful views.

al
Review №18

Really nice to walk around and explore. Beautiful scenery.

Ja
Review №19

Love this place! Short hike through the woods/ small parking lot/ amazing views. Got some great pictures while there

Bo
Review №20

Beautiful place

Wa
Review №21

Fishing man taking all the small stripers

Ja
Review №22

Beautiful sunsets

At
Review №23

Very nice rocky shore. Parking space is limited ( around 6-7 cars). Very close to other tourist attractions like Magnolia pier and Hammond Castle and Coolidge reservation.

SJ
Review №24

Short walk in through the woods to the rocks and ocean. Many fish off the rocks. Cons...not too much parking.

R
Review №25

Unbelieveable views and amazing rock formations.

Da
Review №26

A rather short walk through the woods to the ocean edge. Expansive ocean vista toward Boston and parts South and rock extravaganza. Parking for 6 - 8 cars. Great opportunity to see how the other half lives.

Pe
Review №27

Short walk in through the woods to the rocks and ocean. Many fish off the rocks. Cons...not too much parking.

My
Review №28

Gorgeous views, a place to gather your toughts and good fishing.

Ky
Review №29

Not very many parking spaces (which can be an issue) but an easy and short hike takes you down to the rocks and the water. They are multicolored and are lots of fun to scramble around on. The chasm is a bit to the right of where the path takes you but the whole area is fun to explore. You are likely to be accompanied by a few fishermen and definitely by some seagulls and lots of bugs!

Un
Review №30

We were scuba diving in the area. Very nice

Ph
Review №31

What a beautiful place! Small parking lot tho - fills up quick. The park is a tiny stand of rocks bordered by private properties but very very pretty. Nice place to sit for a moment.

Li
Review №32

One of my favorite places on Earth

Ch
Review №33

Stay away. No room for you here.

Pa
Review №34

Why I love the ocean? If you ever have to ask youself that question thats the place to go! I like to go there when ocean is angry to remind me how beautiful and powerful it is. But stand back if you do!

Da
Review №35

Dont bother

Mi
Review №36

A short hike to some spectacular rocks, coves and tidepools. Plan on spending more time watching the ocean and its beauty than on the bike to get there fun the road.

Cr
Review №37

Gorgeous

De
Review №38

Park itself is great but good luck finding a place to park. Only space for about 6 cars.

sh
Review №39

This is probably the most beautiful rocky coastline of the Massachusetts North Shore . Just a short walk through the woods

Ch
Review №40

What an eccentric place! This guy was a cooc. The museum really needs an influx of money to fix it up but since it is not some really old castle and most of the people didnt like the guy who lived here it probably wont happen. Some tech guy needs to buy it and move in.

Ro
Review №41

This is a great place to sit and watch the waves crash

Je
Review №42

Simply beautiful

Jo
Review №43

Always a great experience out here, very demanding physically

Sm
Review №44

A short hike, and the view of the sea is spectacular. The actual Rafes chasm is apparently on private grounds so we couldnt see that, but a nice place nonetheless.

Mi
Review №45

Cool views from the cliffs. Can see Boston on clear days.

Mi
Review №46

Great spot to experience Gloucester , Magnolia and Eastern Point Views

Ra
Review №47

Very close to hammond castle. Great views of the ocean

Da
Review №48

View ocean tide pools

Ja
Review №49

Good for recreation

To
Review №50

Love it

Co
Review №51

Amazing view!

Da
Review №52

Beautiful

Ch
Review №53

Beautiful!

Bl
Review №54

Beautiful and amazing

Ph
Review №55

Great seascape and rock formations

Ji
Review №56

THE CHASM IS SCARY

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  • Address:138 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States
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Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:No
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  • Good for kids:Yes
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