Stepp Cemetery in Indiana is one of the places that seem to come up again and again if you search for "haunted places in Indiana" on the internet. Among additional famous — or should we say infamous — cases in the Hoosier State are Whispers Estate, the Hannah House, Central State Mansion, and the old Slippery Noodle Inn. The commonly-mentioned and legendary Hoosier haunt Stepp Cemetery near Martinsville conveniently has a creepy hike to get to that very place that's equal parts beautiful and eerie. Nestled within the notoriously creepy Morgan-Monroe State Forest is the Three Lakes Hike, which takes hikers past two photogenic, crystal-clear lakes (yes, just two — there once was three), but also leads them to one of the creepiest hikes in Indiana. Take this haunted hike in Indiana if you're hoping to get out and enjoy the outdoors with a side of spookiness.
Three Lakes Trail is beautiful and somewhat mysterious.
It's a long one - at just over ten miles in length - but it is worth the effort. The landscapes one encounters hiking this trail are worthwhile on their own, but there's much more to this hike than just scenic views.
Sure, the surrounding woodlands of the Morgan-Monroe State Forest are quite beautiful. Peaceful, even.
It's a great place to come hike if you're seeking peace and quiet. Well... peace and quiet, and the occasional "what was that?" when you hear a strange noise along the way.
See, as beautiful as this trek is, it's also said to be one of the creepiest hikes in Indiana.
There are many reasons for this; local legend has it that the entire forest is haunted. Others say it's only certain spots. We're not sure who's right, but we'd rather neither was.
The well-marked, occasionally muddy trail leads to somewhere that may just be one of Indiana's most haunted hotspots.
It's the infamous old Stepp Cemetery, established two centuries ago and said to be crawling with paranormal activity. The stories that come out of this place are positively chilling.
There are about 114 graves in Stepp Cemetery, and unfortunately, many of the occupants haven't seemed to receive the memo that they are, in fact, deceased.
Take, for instance, the tragic (and bone-chilling) story of the Lady in Black. The legend changes a bit depending on the source, but the consistency between them all is this: A local woman lost her husband and then a child, and both were buried at the Stepp Cemetery. Until she died herself, the grieving woman would come here and mourn, using a stump beside the gravesites to sit on. Nowadays, you might want to avoid a specific stump - said to be that very one - as the woman's disgruntled spirit is sure to kill anyone who does within a year. People have reported the unceasing sensation that they were being watched, and strange noises, orbs, and electronics malfunctioning have also all been spoken of.
Some folks have claimed that it's not just Stepp Cemetery along this hike that's unsettling.
Some people claim to have seen shadowy figures darting around among the trees, feeling watched, hearing bizarre cries and strange sounds, and more.
Maybe it's not that Stepp Cemetery in Indiana is haunted; maybe it's the entire forest.
Either way, this hike is beautiful... if you can brave the immersive experience.
Are you as brave as this team of paranormal investigators?
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Have you ever experienced anything strange on this allegedly haunted hike in Indiana? For more information on this one - including lots more photos - check out the official AllTrails page. and while you're there, sign up for AllTrails + so you can record your trails, download offline maps, and unlock more map details.
For more creepy Indiana, you might want to stay the night at this notoriously haunted Inn and enjoy some yummy snacks along the way.
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