We’ve got some incredibly scenic highways and byways here in Washington. In fact, going for a nice, long drive is one of the best ways to take in our diverse scenery. But if you happen to be driving down Gravity Hill in Prosser, you might get more than you bargained for.
You’ll find Gravity Hill just outside of Prosser, in a peaceful and beautiful rural area.
Ben Tesch / Flickr To reach it, take I-82 to Exit 80. Drive north on N. Gap Rd. for 2.5 miles, take a left onto N. Crosby Rd., and keep following N. Crosby Rd. until you see a gray barn on your left.
You’ll find the word Start helpfully written in the street where the magic begins.
Ben Tesch / Flickr After pulling up to the line, putting your car in neutral, and taking your foot off the brake, your car will start to roll… uphill.
Some say this phenomenon is an optical illusion. Others have a scientific explanation.
Charles Florin / YouTube Of course, there are quite a few people who think it’s due to paranormal activity.
As if being mysteriously propelled uphill isn’t weird enough, there’s an urban legend that offers a very creepy explanation.
Rachel Samanyi / Flickr If you go, make sure your car is dusty, or dust some baby powder on the back. When you’re done, check the back and you just might see tiny handprints. Legend has it that these are from the ghosts of the children that have been pushing you uphill the entire time.
Gravity Hill isn’t the only road of this sort in America, but it’s the only one in Washington.
Charles Florin / YouTube And even if all the urban legends are simply legends, it’s pretty amazing to experience it for yourself.
Ben Tesch / Flickr
To reach it, take I-82 to Exit 80. Drive north on N. Gap Rd. for 2.5 miles, take a left onto N. Crosby Rd., and keep following N. Crosby Rd. until you see a gray barn on your left.
After pulling up to the line, putting your car in neutral, and taking your foot off the brake, your car will start to roll… uphill.
Charles Florin / YouTube
Of course, there are quite a few people who think it’s due to paranormal activity.
Rachel Samanyi / Flickr
If you go, make sure your car is dusty, or dust some baby powder on the back. When you’re done, check the back and you just might see tiny handprints. Legend has it that these are from the ghosts of the children that have been pushing you uphill the entire time.
And even if all the urban legends are simply legends, it’s pretty amazing to experience it for yourself.
Enjoy this YouTube video of one Gravity Hill experience. And if you find Washington’s mysteries to be as fascinating as we do, check out these bizarre stories.
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