The victim, whose identity was not released late Wednesday afternoon, was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

Purgatory Chasm State Reservation is known for its many rock formations and trails. It's a popular spot for casual and serious hikers. Some of the formations are as high as 70 feet, among them one called Lover's Leap.

A mother of four from Topsfield died on Wednesday after a fall at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation in Sutton on Wednesday, Sutton Police Chief Ton Calouro told NBC 10 Boston. Not long after 2 p.m., Massachusetts State Police learned of reports of a person who fell in the area and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a statement.