The Stories Behind This Haunted Mountain In North Carolina Will Give You Chills

Every single day, hundreds of visitors travel to Grandfather Mountain. With unique, rocky outcrops, a mile-high bridge, stunning views, wildlife and plenty of easy to advanced hiking trails - it could easily be one of the most popular mountains in North Carolina.

While this mountain sees hundreds of new faces per day, and some returning hikers, it seems one has never left. At dusk, Grandfather Mountain turns into a place that is haunting and mysterious.

As darkness settles on the trees and hikers make the descent down, a figure appears on the trail.

He is bearded, alone and never speaks a word to anyone he encounters.

The more curious hikers turn around for one more glance at the mysterious lone hiker, but he has vanished. Several recall a certain sadness in his eyes, others recall witnessing the phantom hiker more than once.

From afar, Grandfather Mountain looks daunting, powerful, and mysterious. Through all the lush greenery and daring rocks it's certain that some secrets or souls still linger among this mountain.

So who exactly is the mysterious phantom hiker? Sources say he was a hiker who fell to his death on a solo hike, his body was never found and thus, his ghost still lingers on the mountain.

The spirit is harmless and most frequently seen on more obscure or rugged hiking trails. He's likely to appear at dusk, briefly, and just for a second. While no one will ever know exactly how or why the phantom hiker came to be, it's certain that his spirit is yet another mystery lingering among the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Have you had any experiences with the phantom hiker or know someone who has? Share your stories!

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