Walking out to Rafe’s Chasm on Thursday an hour before sunset. It was very quiet and peaceful out there.
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Rafe’s Chasm
Since we live in Magnolia Village of Gloucester, walking to Rafe’s Chasm is another blessing. The woods open up to a beautiful ocean view.
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Rafe’s Chasm, ~10 Ac.
Permanently protected by the City of Gloucester.
Trail Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Length:
Rafe’s Chasm Park was sold by the Trustees of Reservation in 1959 to the City of Gloucester for one dollar.
This 10 acre park runs from Hesperus Avenue to the rock along the shoreline, with views of Norman’s Woe rock to the northeast and Kettle Island to the southwest.
Rafe’s Chasm is located on private land about fifty yards outside of Rafe’s Chasm Park. PLEASE OBSERVE ALL “PRIVATE PROPERTY” POSTINGS.
Originally identified as Rafe’s Crack, this large rock fissure was finally noted as Rafe’s Chasm on maps beginning in the 1850s.
It is said that the name comes from a freed slave named Ralph who settled near the Chasm and built many of the rock walls that remain along HesperusAvenue.
Visiting the chasm became a popular tourist attraction after the Civil War.
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A walk out to Rafe’s Chasm
A nice walk out to Rafe’s Chasm on Wednesday afternoon. So lucky to live here.
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Stunning late afternoon
Took a walk late afternoon on Thursday afternoon to near Rafe’s Chasm. Ocean and light were beautiful.
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A rainbow after Thursday’s late afternoon rain
On Thursday, after I left the beach due to thunder, it started to rain. Not for long and then the sun came out and looked out my deck and saw this.
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April weather
This is what April has been like.
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Rafe’s Chasm from Shore Road
Cape Ann’s beautiful light on Rafe’s Chasm. When walking Shore Road, the light is amazing.
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Overlooking Rafe’s Chasm
Tuesday it was a balmy 36 degrees, and the snow is slowly melting. A pretty day.
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A walk-through Rafe’s Chasm
On Tuesday afternoon took a quick walk through Rafe’s Chasm. Definitely was a quick walk due to the 9 degrees. Even though it was very cold, the fresh air feels good.
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Pretty Rafe’s Chasm
Always enjoy waking to Rafe’s Chasm. The ocean continues to tell stories.
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Ducks from Rafe’s Chasm
Lot of cute ducks heading towards Magnolia Harbor.
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Rafe’s Chasm
On Saturday, there was rain, sun, snow and wind. Walking out to Rafe’s all weather happened. Beautiful
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Blue ocean
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Pretty morning at Rafe’s Chasm
I do love the snow and how pretty it looks with the sun and ocean.
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Friday night from Rafe’s Chasm
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White foam on Rafe’s Chasm
Gorgeous day on Sunday, waves with clear skies.
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Rafe’s Chasm four hours past high tide
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Not a good idea to be so close to the waves
Low Tide
Took these from Shore Road near high tide
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Shore Road after the rain stopped.
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From Rafe’s Chasm
The morning after the Nor’easter, beautiful skies and ocean.
Good Morning Gloucester 