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Along the sloping edges of Siler City and the oblique lines of Pittsboro, NC creeps a mystery as unsolved as crop circles.. The Devil's Tramping Ground is a 40 X 40 foot sterile, stomped parcel of land in Western Chatham County that animals and insects avoid. Some say that when you stand directly in the round patch of bare earth, that you can feel a current of wind that is different from the atmosphere outside the ring. More than a local haunt, this area called the Devil's Tramping Ground is evaded and skirted by hunters. Gossip from the residents proclaims the dogs of the huntsman tuck their tails and bolt when they border this property. Local legend echoes a belief, a humble fear, that the devil paces and plots his despicable deeds in this desolate, dead-looking circle.

The legend alleges that if you place an object like a rock or piece of paper in the circular, evil hangout, it will either be cast aside or will vanish by morning. I am unaware of anyone who has either seen a diablo, or witnessed an item as it disappeared or moved.

If you would like to visit the Devil's Tramping Ground, you will find directions below. The excursion is free, but there are some minor rules you should follow.

Do not take your children or your dog with you. Animals are said to bolt from this location. If you must know if this is true, then leash the pet to avoid losing it. According to the legend, you will not need bug spray. Take a camera, a voice recorder and a video camera. The wise also take additional batteries since haunted sites are known for draining your batteries and using the energy to haunt you.

Directions to the Devil's Tramping Ground:

From Siler City, NC take US421 South to NC 902. Go right. Drive around 7 miles to Harpers Crossroads and turn Right on SR 1106. Then IMMEDIATELY turn Left on SR1100. Go 1.7 miles until you see a pull off gravel parking area on the left. The Devil's Tramping Ground is about 150 feet down a small path.

There are a few Raleigh based paranormal groups who have gone to this site and conducted investigations. They claim that there is a definite energy there and a couple of them have even had an item disappear by morning. These stories can be verified by searching the Youtube site.

This is privately owned property so please observe the littering rules. Do not litter. Take a trash bag. Good care and safety observation ensures the ability of others to visit the Devil's Tramping Ground.

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