Spook Hill

Lake Wales, FL · Gravity Hills

Spook Hill Spook Hill is a gravity hill (an optical illusion where cars appear to roll up the spooky hill) in Lake Wales, Florida. Spook Hill is located on the Lake Wales Ridge, a geologically significant range of sand and limestone hills, which were islands from two to three million years ago, when sea levels were much higher than at present. Many species of plants and animals evolved in isolation and are endemic to the Ridge. Most are threatened or endangered by possible extinction. The attraction is adjacent to Spook Hill Elementary School that adopted Casper The Friendly Ghost as their school mascot. The attraction is also in close proximity to Bok Tower. Spook Hill received national media attention when an article about it appeared on the front page of the Wall Street Journal on October 25, 1990, and it was featured in a segment on CBS Morning News with Charles Osgood on November 5, 1990. Stop your car on the white line painted in the middle of the road and put it into neutral. It will roll backwards, even though it looks like it should go the other way.

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Geographic Information

Address
Spook Hill
Lake Wales, FL
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GPS
27.91193138, -81.58238493
County
Polk County, Florida
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Quick Answers

Is Spook Hill really haunted?
Visitors rate Spook Hill at 65.6 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 3 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Spook Hill located?
The address is Spook Hill, Lake Wales, FL. GPS coordinates: 27.91193138, -81.58238493.
What kind of haunted place is Spook Hill?
Spook Hill is listed under Gravity Hills in our Florida section.
What is the nearest town to Spook Hill?
Lake Wales, FL is the closest town, about 0.8 miles away, with Highland Park (3.5 mi.) and Waverly (5.0 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (3)

  • judy |

    Been there, Done that, Yes Its haunted

  • judy |

    Yes its haunted

  • Lauren |

    I've wanted to get any paranormal experience, but spook hill it's just put the car in neutral and have your car go back. Until you see children next to you in blood.

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