Of the many things I have to thank Donna Ardizzoni for, making me aware of Rafe’s Chasm is among the top three. GMG Jimmy and I took a little walk Saturday to explore. As we were making our way from the parking lot to the ocean, I amused myself thinking about all the walks through the woods we take around here to get to water: Halibut Point, Coolidge Reservation, even Dogtown. And now, Rafe’s Chasm.
As we were making our way in, we took note that (many) others had preceded us:
What a pretty, peaceful place! We just sat there for quite a while taking it in. We were there long enough to posit that the big stone at the top of the gap looked like an eagle. I thought the squarish stone just below looked like a picnic basket. GMG Jimmy did not agree.
Of course, there were fishermen. Wynken, Blynken and Nod here did not appear to catch anything while we were watching. Probably our fault.
But, of course, the real beauty of the place is in the sitting, listening and looking. Thank you, Donna for introducing us.
Good Morning Gloucester 
Thanks Pat, it is a great spot to take a walk. I love living so close to Rafe’s Chasm
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A few years ago there was a small laminated sign above the chasm, a scuba diver had found a wedding ring, trying to find the owner.
Did the ring find its way back? Did a divorce occur and someone pitch the ring? Someone make up an ending.
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The meeting place for many and lots of love letters left there in the tree – romantic view and interesting about the ring! Was it the wave the tossed it back or tide go out and find it in a water pool reflection pool! Great place also Lady of Rock/Great Stone Face and close by the chasm! Dave
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