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.
Try not to let yourself get caught hiking after sundown. It's dangerous out there... and not just because of decreased visibility at night.
Have you ever experienced anything out of the ordinary on Transept Trail? Are there any other hikes in Arizona with spooky stories? Let us know!
For more Halloween fun in Arizona, check out These 10 Haunted Houses In Arizona Will Terrify You In The Best Way.
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