The Creepiest Hike In Kentucky Takes You Through The Ruins Of An Abandoned Battlefield
Here in Kentucky, we have a world of hiking all within reach. We can explore underground caves and grand canyons, hike to scenic overlooks and hidden gems. And when we’re in the mood for a spine-tingling trek? Well, we have loads of options sure to scratch that itch, too! There’s this hike to a real-life ghost ship. And this trek in Kentucky’s very own ghost town. But the creepiest hike in Kentucky ventures through an abandoned battlefield, and it’s a trek that’s sure to make your hairs stand on end.
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site is one of the most beautiful -- and often overlooked -- state parks in Kentucky.
Its 19 miles of trails wind through some of the most scenic and historic sites in the state. In fact, Perryville Battlefield might be one of the most historically significant places in American history!
Today, this Kentucky state park tells of the battle that was the South’s last serious attempt to gain possession of Kentucky. This Kentucky battlefield is one of the most unaltered Civil War sites in the nation; what you see today is virtually the same as what those brave soldiers saw on that fateful day in 1862.
This is one of the stops along Kentucky's Lincoln Heritage Trail, in fact.
The total acreage of the battlefield is 1,200 acres, and there is a self-guided walking tour on the battlefield with plaques outlining important events.
While there are numerous hiking options within the park, this eponymous 1.3-mile loop trail is an accessible favorite, though while rated as "easy," it's not for the faint of heart. Because it's quite possibly the most haunted hike in Kentucky.
Along with offering paranormal tours, the battlefield has been featured on the Travel Channel’s "Ghost Adventures."
Two of the houses on the battlefield are also said to have large amounts of paranormal activity, and the site as a whole is considered one of the state's most haunted grounds.
Have you hiked at Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site before? Do you agree that it’s the creepiest place to hike in Kentucky? Share your experiences at this historic and haunted site in the comments below…
Address: Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site, 1825 Battlefield Rd, Perryville, KY 40468, USA
