Posted in Pittsburgh March 15, 2022 by

The Creepiest Hike Near Pittsburgh Takes You Through The Ruins Of An Abandoned Factory

Urban legends are pretty commonplace in Pittsburgh. However, you’ll definitely want to be aware of this one before you head out on what just might be the creepiest hike near Pittsburgh. It’s the tale of Dead Man’s Hollow in McKeesport, the site of a former factory but also the center point of several downright chilling tales that may, well, give you chills as you hike.

Dead Man's Hollow in McKeesport earned its ominous moniker due to a murder that took place on its land late in the 1800s.
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George McClure was the victim of the senseless murder, but his alleged executioner, Ward McConkey, proclaimed his innocence right up until his own execution. McConkey's restless spirit is believed to haunt the hollow - and its trails - to this day.
However, it wasn't just McClure's murder that earned this hallowed spot a haunted reputation. Another soul, still said to remain in the hollow, was hanged from a tree not too long before McClure's murder.
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Little more is known about the body. Advanced decomposition made it impossible to identify the victim.
Since the 1880s, spirits have been said to lurk throughout the hollow, perhaps even along the Witch Hazel Trail, the creepiest hike near Pittsburgh.
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The trail runs along the Great Allegheny Passage Trail.
The moderately-rated trail runs 5.6 miles and features some gorgeous - and some spooky - scenery. You'll walk up the enchanted staircase, pictured below, for example.
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Be prepared for some steep inclines and uneven terrain. The trail can get quite muddy after a rainfall, too.
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Are you brave enough to walk through the tunnel above?
One of the highlights of the trail is the ruins of a former factory that dates back more than a century.
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Today, the remains of the factory are slowly being reclaimed by nature and defaced by graffiti.
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The trail is often quiet. If you're craving peace and quiet, you've likely found just the right path.
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Visit the official website of Dead Man's Hollow for more information. Or, check out a trail map of Witch Hazel Trail on All Trails.
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What do you think is the creepiest hike near Pittsburgh? Let us know in the comments! If you’re a fan of all things creepy, you’ll definitely want to visit the 10 creepy cemeteries around Pittsburgh that will give you goosebumps.

Address: Dead Man's Hollow Conservation Area, 600 Scene Ridge Rd, McKeesport, PA 15133, USA