Texas certainly has more than enough space for gorgeous hiking areas and natural parks that are a joy to explore during the day. However, at night, some of these places make for a much different experience. Locals claim that Cedar Ridge Preserve is one of the most haunted locales in the Lone Star State. Who ya gonna call?

Right from the start, the park looks like a scene out of Sleepy Hollow. The skeletal trees reach out to greet you as you make your way onto the many available trails.

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This bridge looks like it may lead into another dimension. Visitors have reported feeling disoriented here with difficulty keeping track of their sense of time.

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These gnarled roots resemble limbs climbing out of shallow graves. It’s said that restless spirits roam the paths at night, bringing forth ghostly memories.

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Does this playful pooch sense something out of the ordinary? Locals state that there are sightings of a transparent dog still looking for its master.

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Here’s a nice place to rest your aching bones. Don’t be surprised if you don’t feel completely alone here.

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As the sun begins to set, it’s time to make a choice. Do you flee to the safety of the city, or stay and see if you have strange nightly experiences of your own?

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Cedar Ridge Preserve has roughly nine miles of trails covering about 600 acres and is only 20 minutes from downtown Dallas.

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If you’re into haunted places, or maybe a fan of The Shining, these 13 haunted hotels in Texas might be your cup of meat. If you’re feeling extra brave, pay a visit to these Texan haunted cemeteries. Are there other spooky spots we should know about? Let us know in the comments.

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