This Strange Phenomenon In Alaska Is Too Weird For Words

There is a road in Alaska that will, for a split second, make you question your sanity. Just right outside of Anchorage, on Upper Huffman Road, is a hill that defies gravity and blows minds. All you have to do to experience the magic of this gravity hill in Alaska is pull your vehicle up to the base of the hill, put it in neutral, take your foot off the brake, and, believe it or not, you'll slowly begin to coast uphill. We're not talking at a snails pace either, you can reach up to 12 mph even on the ice and snow! This is one of the fun and weird places in Alaska that you’ll want to experience yourself, firsthand.

Many people think this may be one of the creepy places in Alaska, but if you know what to expect, this is pure fun. The science behind it is so interesting. You won’t believe what really "pulls" your car uphill!

Check out the video if you don't believe me. Or better yet, get in your rig and drive to Upper Huffman Road to try it out for yourself.

What is a gravity hill?

A gravity hill is actually just an optical illusion that makes you believe a slight downhill is actually uphill. I know it sounds crazy, and it's unbelievable when you experience it, but there are gravity hills all over the United States and Canada so we're not just pulling your tail.

How to get to Alaska's gravity hill.

Take the Seward Highway to the O'Malley Exit and drive up O'Malley hill until you reach Hillside Drive, take a right. You'll drive roughly a mile before you take a left onto Upper Huffman Road. At this point you will drive over the top of the first hill and down to the bottom. Now all that's left is to turn your vehicle around and point it up the hill back toward the direction you came from. Put it in neutral and let the fun begin!

This video shows Alaska's Gravity Hill in action...

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This gravity hill in Alaska is a great spot to take family or friends if you really want to baffle and blow their mind, while showing them one of the spooky places in Alaska. Have you been to this hill in Anchorage, Alaska? If so, please share your experience. Let us know all about what you saw when you drove up this hill.

If you’re visiting the wonderful city of Anchorage, learn why The Best City In America Is Actually Right Here In Alaska.

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