If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a part of a ghost story, you will love hiking Black Star Canyon Falls Trail. This 6.7-mile hike is a challenging route, in addition to being haunted. Only attempt this Southern California hiking trail with experienced hikers — and courageous ones!
The scary story behind this haunted trail is based on Native American folklore. In 1831, fur trappers believed that a tribe of Native American people had stolen their horses and attacked them as revenge.
Youngjun Choi/AllTrails What resulted was a horrible massacre that killed almost all of the tribe members, leaving the area supposedly haunted by their spirits. There have been reports of people seeing ghosts wandering the canyon as well as the sounds of voices chanting from far away. If that doesn’t send chills down your spine, nothing will!
If you want to get into all the details of this legend, you can take a guided tour and learn about the story and, potentially, see some ghosts.
Guangyuan Wang/AllTrails There are other creepy stories that haunt this area as well, including murders and an awful bus accident that killed children. The victims’ ghosts are also said to inhabit Black Star Canyon Trail.
If you’re more interested in enjoying the surface world, this hike is still a great choice. You’ll find a beautiful waterfall on this path, and after such a difficult hike, it’s an especially sweet reward.
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Depending on the season and the dryness of the environment, the waterfall can be just a trickle at times.
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One unique feature of the Black Star Canyon Falls Trail is the majestic wild peacocks who live here! Feel free to observe them, but make sure you don’t disturb them or other wildlife, as this area is protected as their habitat.
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This thin pathway barely makes a dent in the natural landscape, making this a perfect spot to feel at one with your surroundings. You can see for miles without any evidence of human civilization.
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Whether you come to look for ghosts or just to enjoy an exhilarating and challenging hike, Black Star Canyon Falls Trail is an exciting way to spend a few hours and is always a one-of-a-kind experience. Who doesn’t want to say that they’ve hiked one of the scariest haunted hikes in Southern California?
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What resulted was a horrible massacre that killed almost all of the tribe members, leaving the area supposedly haunted by their spirits. There have been reports of people seeing ghosts wandering the canyon as well as the sounds of voices chanting from far away. If that doesn’t send chills down your spine, nothing will!
Guangyuan Wang/AllTrails
There are other creepy stories that haunt this area as well, including murders and an awful bus accident that killed children. The victims’ ghosts are also said to inhabit Black Star Canyon Trail.
Donna Maxey/AllTrails
Kevin Sanchez/AllTrails
Sarah Hostetler/AllTrails
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Address: Black Star Canyon Falls Trailhead, 11893-, 12247 Black Star Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676, USA
