Posted in Connecticut
November 14, 2016
The Haunted Hike In Connecticut That Will Send You Running For The Hills
This haunted hike is not part of an attraction. The Pachaug State Forest was once inhabited by a small community, and some proof of that is still visible. But the last of the old stone foundations are being swallowed by the land and all that’s left is mostly stories. Take this haunted hike to discover the truth for yourself:
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It attracts hunters, hikers, and bikers too. But over the years, people have told stories of hearing a woman screaming that seems to come from all directions. Paranormal believers attribute it to the spirit of a Native American woman who was murdered by a group of Englishmen.
The story of a young witch named Maude has been around for years, although according to history Maude was just a newborn when she passed. Some attribute the rumor to the fact that Maude was mysteriously buried away from the rest of her family. Some claim to have actually seen a ghostly figure standing in the grass.
When the land was purchased during the depression, it came with the remnants of colonial life, including grave sites. Many were unmarked and few were relocated. So you share this forest with any number of skeletons. If you come across any lilac bushes, don't touch them. They're said to be guarded by the ghost of Mrs. Gorton.
Legend has it that a young boy stole one and later disappeared while out fishing. Many believe Mrs. Gorton drowned him. Being young and long haired, it may be this young boy who appears by the road, and not Maude. But either way, this place is creepy!
Pachaug State Forest is located at 219 Ekonk Hill Road, Voluntown, CT 06384. Connecticut is known to be full of ghosts. So if this haunted hike doesn’t scare you, maybe this Haunted Road Trip will!
