One Of America’s Most Haunted Trails Is Right Here In Arizona And You Won’t Want To Hike It Alone
It’s officially October, which means doing as many spooky activities as possible before Halloween! We can’t think of anything more Arizona than a haunted hike, so keep reading to hear the chilling story of Transept Trail on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. Hiking at night or alone is never a good idea, but the stakes are even higher when a paranormal entity could be hunting you down.
Clocking in at under three miles and with an elevation gain of less than 300 feet, Transept Trail is a fairly easy hike for all fitness levels. That means making an excuse about its difficulty to avoid facing what lurks in the darkness isn't an option.
The urban legend says a family met their demise in a rather gruesome manner due to a hiking accident in the early 1920s. Somehow, the mother managed to survive but committed suicide shortly after discovering the fate of her beloved kin.
Nicknamed "The Wailing Woman," the grieving mother supposedly still walks the path in search of her husband and children, whose bodies she left behind upon plunging to her own death. This month marks the tragedy's 98th anniversary, so there's an even greater likelihood of encountering the specter.
Even if you don't witness any paranormal activity, knowledge of what happened here is enough to make your hair stand on end. One misstep, one loose rock, one patch of mud, and you could be the trail's next victim.
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
