This Strange Phenomenon In Georgia Is Too Weird For Words
There are some places in the U.S. that appear to defy the laws of physics. Certain places are mysteriously weird and have drawn visitors for years, all of whom are seeking answers to an unexplained phenomenon. In Bonaire, Georgia, things are no different.
What’s been dubbed “Gravity Hill” is a bit of a legend in the Bonaire community. If you follow the specific directions and put your vehicle in neutral at a certain point of the hill, it will suddenly appear to defy gravity as it rolls backward, uphill. Pretty odd, right? Some people have claimed it’s a hoax, while others are extremely adamant about it being an unusual phenomenon that needs to be seen to be believed.
Directions: This legendary hill is easily reached from Bonaire if you follow State Route 96 East across the Ocmulgee River to the intersection of US Route 129. Once you have turned left and passed over the first hill, go to the next hill bottom and stop. Put your car in neutral and it will go all the way to the top of the next hill.
But maybe the strangest thing about Gravity Hill is the reason why it does what it does. Legend has it a witch is buried near the hill, about 300 yards from it to be exact.
Legend has it that this witch exacted a toll on this trail more than 200 years ago. If people paid her price, she would help them cross over the hills without trouble. The locals left her alone and would only call upon her and her powers during a drought. In 1850, the witch died.
Since she could not be buried on holy ground in the local church cemetery, the people of the town took her body to the swamp. It is believed that she still helps people over the ridge because of the kindness the local people showed to her.
The truth is (SPOILER ALERT) that the creepy experience of Gravity Hill is more of an optical illusion than a scary ghost story. If you check out the land from the opposite side of the hill, you can tell that the cars are in fact rolling downhill. Regardless, if you don’t come into the adventure with extremely high hopes of experiencing paranormal phenomenons, it still is a fun illusion for you and your whole family.
A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
