Living in Houston can be incredibly stressful, so having a go-to place that takes you away from all the hustle and bustle is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, there’s one such place right in the city: the Houston Arboretum. Spending time in nature is arguably the best way to blow off steam, and this beautiful park has plenty of trails with a variety of plant life to enjoy.
There’s just one little drawback to this gorgeous nature center…it’s supposedly haunted. Are you brave enough to cross a bridge rumored to be full of paranormal activity?
The Outer Loop trail sees very few visitors at a time because it’s longer than all the rest, designed for distance runners and hikers.
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Surrounded by trees that shield it from the rest of the park, the trail feels very lonely and remote.
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You’ll come to a secluded bridge about halfway down the path, and an intense feeling of trepidation will immediately engulf you.
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Time will appear to slow as you walk across the wooden planks, your ears listening for any sounds that aren’t supposed to be there…and that’s when you hear it.
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…feet pounding on the pavement behind you only to seize their noise as soon as you whirl around to investigate. What was it? A child? Your mind playing tricks on you? We may never know for sure…
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Nobody knows the exact story behind the alleged spirits, but that only serves to add to the mystique and eeriness of the bridge. If you want to see how much truth is behind the rumors, the arboretum is located at 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024.
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Happy haunting!
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