Hike To This Abandoned Settlement Near Boston That’s Rumored To Be Haunted

To find Dogtown, travel to Gloucester, then drive north on Washington Street to Reynaud Street. From there, turn left onto Cherry Street, and you'll immediately see the sign for Dogtown.

Of the few residents who remained, several were suspected to be witches. A group of several women lived independently and carried on in ways not deemed "proper" for women at the time. They wore trousers, entertained men in their homes, made rum, and hosted card games. One was said to be able to put a spell on oxen pulling carts over a bridge near her home, paralyzing them until their owner paid her a toll. Another woman was said to fly around the area on a broom. The "witches" were said to be able to heal people of various ailments by casting spells on them. While it was never confirmed that the women were witches, it's also unknown what happened to them.

During your hike, you'll run into many of these boulders, and it can be a fun game to try to locate and photograph as many as you can. They're all scattered across the property, and not all of them face the trails, so they can be tricky to find.

The Dogtown Loop Trail is 6.5 miles long, but it can be difficult to stay on course without a GPS. While it's a lovely, wooded trail, it's also thought to be haunted.

Some people have also reported a large, grey animal stalking them. This area was also the site of a grisly murder in 1984. If you take this hike, enjoy the beautiful scenery, but keep your eyes open for anything strange...