Hiking Cobb Estate Haunted Forest

Hikes for Halloween Spirit(s)

Spirits and ghosts and phantoms, oh my ... this Halloween weekend, go on any of these five boo-tiful hikes with hints of hauntings and creepy crawly ambience.

Week: 10.25.2023
Regions: Southern CA

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Hike to Haunted Table 29 in Griffith Park

Hike Griffith Park Haunted Table 29
This 6.8-mile (round-trip) loop in northern Griffith Park is supernaturally enticing: four peaks, panoramic views, and ... ghosts.
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Phantom of Brand Park

Hiking in Brand Park in Los Angeles California

Culture. Beauty. Paranormal activity. Just your standard expectations when you visit Brand Park in Glendale. The 31-acre spot located at the base of the Verdugo Mountains is not only one of the most unique parks in Los Angeles, it’s also one of the most storied.
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The Ghost of the Hollywood Sign

Haunted Hike to the Hollywood Sign

Is the world's most famous sign haunted? Find out for yourself on a hike to the iconic Hollywood sign atop Mount Lee in Griffith Park. The sign—a symbol of fame and fortune to many—has some misfortune attached to it too.
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Spidey Senses

Hike Tarantula Hill in Thousand Oaks Then Visit Tarantula Hill Brewing

A woman sitting on a bench at the top of Tarantula Hill in Thousand Oaks California
A woman standing at the Tarantula Hill sign at the base of the hill
A tarantula ornament on the fence at Tarantula Hill in Thousand Oaks California
A woman hiking the wide, paved trail at Tarantula Hill in Thousand Oaks California
Spin a hiking web on a 1-mile out-and-back up Tarantula Hill, followed by a 1-mile DIY loop through Conejo Valley Botanic Garden, then refresh with a local brew at Tarantula Brewing in Thousand Oaks.
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Welcome to Mr. Cobb's Haunted Forest

Hiking the Cobb Estate's Haunted Forest

Hiking Cobb Estate Haunted Forest
The ruins can be explored on an easy 1.5-mile (round-trip) loop trail. Hike it close to dusk for maximum creepiness (just make sure you're out by dusk, when the park closes).
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    East Bay Bike With Blossoms

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    Pinnacles of Spring

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    Path of History Walk (+ Food Bonuses)

    Monterey’s 2-mile yellow tiled, multilingual Path of History is a do-it-yourself stroll among some of the area’s most interesting, beautiful, and culturally significant sites, including through the Old Town, past Mexican-era adobes, and to the beautiful Royal Presidio Chapel.

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    There’s only one urban park on the planet that helped inspire a major theme in Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi book, Dune. Herbert was born and raised in Tacoma, and Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park is named in honor of his famous novel—a tribute to one of the book’s main ideas ...

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  2. Little Norway

    There aren’t many small towns in America that look and feel like Europe, but Washington State sure seems to have a few! Lesser known among them is Poulsbo on the Kitsap Peninsula. Dubbed “Little Norway,” this hamlet on the waterfront of Liberty Bay is charmed with Scandinavian influence.  

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  3. Caves in Mojave

    No one expects to see caves when they visit the desert, and that’s part of what makes Mitchell Caverns in the Mojave Desert such an interesting place. Go on a two-hour guided adventure tour through Mitchell Caverns in Providence Mountains State Recreation Area.

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    During wildflower season, nature puts on a spectacular show, and one the best places to see it is at Point Dume Natural Preserve in Malibu. 

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