Explore A Beautiful Missouri Trail With A Haunted Past

No matter where you travel in Missouri, you’re sure to hear tales of the paranormal. Sometimes those tales come with detailed backstories that give us a pretty good idea of why a destination is haunted. Other times, however, we just learn of the urban legends that go along with a haunted spot. This beautiful Missouri trail comes with a haunted past, although what exactly led to that paranormal activity is debated to this day.

Upper Rock Hollow Greenway winds nearly five miles through Rock Hollow Park in Ballwin. The trail, rated moderate, boasts an abundance of natural beauty and a haunted history.

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Bring your camera along on the trail that’s dotted with such natural wonders as a cascading waterfall, wildflowers, and countless trees that provide much-needed shade in the warmer months.

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You might see a sign warning you of Bigfoot. Will you cross paths with the legendary creature? Not likely.

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However, you’ll probably see wandering deer and other wildlife. If you really want to increase your chances of experiencing something odd, follow the Upper Rock Hollow Greenway path to…

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Zombie East or Zombie West. However you hike, keep an eye out for the unusual. After all, tales of the paranormal run rampant in this area, with hikers telling of seeing…

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Apparitions of young children and Civil War soldiers. What exactly happened along this path is up for debate. Some claim a patient from a nearby mental institution escaped. All that was ever found of him was a pile of bloody clothing.

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Others tell of a zombie killer, who lived near the path and preyed on young couples. What exactly happened in this area many years ago, no one really knows for sure.

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However, countless people tell of experiencing the paranormal along Upper Rock Hollow Greenway and Rock Hollow Trail. Perhaps you will too?

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Head over to All Trails for a trail map and more information.

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Do you know of a beautiful Missouri trail that has a fascinating backstory? Share it with us in the comments! For another beautiful Missouri trail with a rich history, follow the one-mile Welch Spring Trail in Jadwin.