Massachusetts · Hiking · Near Danielson

Chasm Loop Trail

Chasm Loop TrailPhoto: Matthew Simoneau, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.5 mi
loop
67 ft
climb
563 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Chasm Loop Trail is a short, easy loop hike in Massachusetts, about 1.6 miles from the town of Prentice Corner. The trail is 0.46 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 67 feet and a total loss of 132 feet, making it a low-effort outing that works well as a quick stop or a warm-up before heading to other spots in the area. The route is a loop, and the climb is back-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.36 miles in, where the grade reaches 9%. The high point is 563 feet, and the low point is 465 feet. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Buffumville Lake show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 74°F, with July the warmest month at about 82°F. Charley's Loop Trail sits just 0.1 mile away, and Joe's Trail is about 1.6 miles off. Paddlers can reach the Blackstone River and the Mumford River, both within about 2.5 miles.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Chasm Loop Trail

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 15°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      36° / 15°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 24°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 34°

      12 wet

    5. May

      69° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 55°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 59°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 51°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 39°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 30°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 21°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Buffumville Lake, MA, 9.9 mi away at 520 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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