The Creepiest Hike In Wisconsin Takes You Through The Ruins Of An Abandoned Farm
Ben Jones
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Wisconsin hiking trails will take you to some amazing places, including pristine lakes, wild forests, urban neighborhoods, and open prairies. But the creepiest hike in WI is unlike any other and will take you to a ghost farm; the eerie remains of a former farmstead. It’s a spooky and beautiful spot and the kind of place that begs to be photographed – if, that is, you’re brave enough to get out of the car and explore. Here’s what’s waiting for you along this hike at Indian Lake County Park.
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Explore this old park from the sky right from your couch:
Indian Lake County Park is open daily. Restrooms are available, and there’s an off-leash dog park for those who want to bring their pup along for the adventure. More details are available on the park’s website. If you enjoy old ruins, here’s another fascinating hike in Wisconsin you’ll want to explore.
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What are some of the eeriest abandoned places in WI?
Some of the eeriest abandoned places in WI are:
Roughly 50 miles west of Milwaukee, this hiking spot is popular among urban explorers thanks to its abandoned buildings that impart an eerie vibe.
- St. Ambrose Church, Saint Nazianz
Located in the small town of Saint Nazianz, St. Ambrose Church was built in 1898 and has been vacant since the 1980s - largely due to rumors that it and the surrounding area were haunted by its late priest, Father Ambrose Oschwald.
- Abandoned estate, Rock Island
In the early 1900s, a wealthy inventor named Chester Thordarson dreamed of building a large home and hotel on the 974-acre Rock Island, located on Lake Michigan in Door County. While these plans never (fully) came to fruition, several structures were completed and still remain standing to this day, including a boathouse large enough to hold two 50-foot yachts.
Where can I find the most haunted places in Wisconsin?
The most haunted places in Wisconsin include:
- Boy Scout Lane, Stevens Point
A haunted road in Wisconsin, Boy Scout Lane was the scene of a tragedy when a troupe of boy scouts dropped their lanterns and died in a resulting forest fire.
- Maribel Caves, Maribel
Once a hotel, this longstanding structure once burned to the ground and killed everyone inside. The building is located on private property, but visitors can still view it from afar.
- Fork in the Road, Mukwonago
Both employees and patrons at this haunted restaurant in Wisconsin have reported experiencing paranormal activity there.