Spook Hill is a gravity hill known for creating an optical illusion where cars seem to roll uphill. According to local lore, a warrior chief, in his quest to rid the area of a gator plague, was slain in the final battle. Legend speculates whether it's the vengeful spirit of the gator seeking revenge or the protective spirit of the chief guarding the land. Visitors park their cars at the white line and put them in neutral to witness the phenomenon. You can also try a similar experiment on a bike to see if the illusion holds true.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Routes here

Best routes to Spook Hill

1. Bok Tower Gardens & Lake Wailes Park loop — Lake Wales, Florida

17.6km

01:03

80m

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Details

Informations

Distance 715 m

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 0 m

Weather

Today

Thursday 19 February

29°C

16°C

10 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Lake Wailes Park

Legoland Florida

Frostproof

Lake Kissimmee State Park

Spanish Moss and Epiphyte Trees in Lake Kissimmee State Park

View of Bok Tower

Bok Tower Exhibition

El Retiro at Pinewood Estate

Outdoor Kitchen and Discovery Center, Bok Tower Gardens

Creek Bluffs Loop Trail

Crooked Lake

Spook Hill

1. Bok Tower Gardens & Lake Wailes Park loop — Lake Wales, Florida

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️