The Purgatory Chasm is decorated with plant life due to the abundance of water in the area. This flora can be found on the forest floor and in some of the cracks of the rock walls and depressions. This spot is also known for having tight canyon walls on either side of the trail in places. While there used to be a western trail looping back to the parking area from here, recently flooding and fallen trees have covered the area, making an out-and-back route more suitable.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Purgatory Chasm

Details

Informations

Elevation 1,900 m

Weather

Today

Thursday 9 April

23°C

7°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Grant County, New Mexico, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Grapevine Campground

Rocky Canyon - Campground

Diamond Creek valley

Sapillo Creek valley 🏞️ Gattons Park from Divide ridge

Lake Roberts and dam

Continental Divide - ridge above Mimbres River

Upper End Campground

Gila river valley overlook

Petroglyphs in Gila National Forest

East Fork of the Gila River

Little Walnut–Gomez Peak Day Use Area

Trail Intersection at Gila Flat and Apache Creek Trails

Purgatory Chasm

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️