The Creepiest Hike In Pennsylvania Takes You Through The Ruins Of A Hotel Complex
Beth Price-Williams
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Anyone who’s been to Pennsylvania has, arguably, heard of Neversink Mountain. Here, you’ll find some of the most spectacular views in the city. However, what you may not know is the history behind the ruins, (including the aptly-named Witches Hat in Reading,) that sit scattered on the mountaintop today. When you follow the creepiest hike to ruins in Pennsylvania, you’ll get a glimpse into the past – and maybe even a few chills at the somewhat spooky vibes. See what you’ll discover along the Upper Glen Trail in Pennsylvania.
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So tell us: do you think the Upper Glen Trail to Witches Hat in Reading is one of the most haunted hikes in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! below Up for some more creepy fun? Check out this spooky place to go hiking in Pennsylvania that will lead you somewhere deserted.
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Upper Glen Trail in Pennsylvania
What are some creepy hikes in Pennsylvania?
The Upper Glen Trail is definitely one of the more creepy hikes in Pennsylvania, but creepy adventures abound in the Keystone State. The Pennsylvania Turnpike is one of them. Despite its mileage, this 8.2-mile trek is rated as easy, so it's accessible to ghost hunters of all skill levels and abilities. Please note, however, that you might have to deal with some rugged terrain and potholes along the way. So what makes this hike so creepy? Well, it's actually one of the most haunted places in Pennsylvania! Two of the undeniable highlights of the trail are the stroll through the abandoned tunnels - Sideling Hill Tunnel and Ray's Hill Tunnel. Bring a flashlight along for your trek through the tunnels -- it's quite dark in there! It's cool, too, hikers and bikers praise the tunnels for their eerie aura and because they offer a cool reprieve from the hot sun during the summer. But is it cool simply because it's underground? Or is it cool because of the unsettled spirits rumored to haunt this trail? You'll just have to tackle this hike and find out for yourself!
Is the Witch's Hat Pavilion the only haunted place in Pennsylvania?
With such a long and legendary history, there are all kinds of unsettled spirits haunting Pennsylvania. For one, there's this abandoned asylum, which isn't just rumored to be one of the most haunted places in Pennsylvania... but also on Earth! When Pennhurst Asylum opened in 1908, the asylum that cared for mentally and physically disabled Pennsylvanians seemingly thrived. Both paid employees and volunteers worked hard to provide a safe home for residents. But time can be a cruel, cruel thing, and with the combination of overcrowded conditions, patient abuse, and food scarcity, the asylum began its descent to decay. Pennhurst Asylum closed for good in 1987, and since then, it's become a favorite destination for professional and aspiring paranormal investigators, who join overnight paranormal investigations of Pennhurst.