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Probably the most disturbing of these tales. There is a hilltop so named "360* Hill", wherein one may hike to see a panoramic view of Devil's Canyon. There are several large boulders and platforms in this area which are said to have been used for some type of 'sacrificial rites', and are still rumored to be sometimes used for this purpose. Phantom drums are also purportedly heard throughout the canyon, which usually preceeds the sightings of figures in the wilderness. Perhaps as a combination of imagination, urban legend,  and environmental impressions, their origins are said to range from the ghosts of local Indians to the 'souls' of children slaughtered at the turn of the 19th century by a questionable mysterious cult supposedly involving local officials of the time.

Mr. Workman, along with a partner, founded and developed much of the area surrounding Devil's  Canyon, whose name and influence can be seen throughout the nearby cities. Unfortunately, due to some questionable dealings in local political skull-duggery; and in the midst of  financial ruin, including a friend's land, he committed suicide from a deal gone wrong. He was left with Devil's Canyon, and is said to haunt the area. On a couple of occasions, a  mysterious 'old man' greatly resembling William Workman is seen around some ramshackle structures, and has even been rumored to have actually given veritable tours to unsuspecting land buyers, only to later discover that he had long since died.

The Ballad of Haunted Devil's Canyon. Among the many mysterious and forbidden side trails throughout Haunted Devil's Canyon, there is a main trail appropriately known as Hellman's Trail, which I have the pleasure of hiking along on several occasions. It is a sort of scenic route where one can see many of the sights depicted.

Personal experience of the omnipresent 'black sound' more felt that heard on a hike. Emmanating overhead, eventually surrounding the area. Black triangle  variation, perhaps a secret governmental project sometimes seen in isolated locations. A variation in stealth and/or drone technology.

Known as 'Hell House', this abandoned house is said to stand along a cul-de-sac on a very dark road in Devil's Canyon. Obscured by foliage and behind a wrought-iron gate, the abandoned structure's porch light never extinguishes, and shadows have been seen in the windows as flickering lights ignite therein. The story goes that if you pass by very quietly and listen carefully, one can perceive the sounds of screams emmanating from the edifice.

It is said that when one travels along in Devil's  Canyon, there is a phantom hanging tree that is spotted with a body dangling from its twisted boughs.

Known as "Gravity Hill", this location is frequented by the curious who wish to experience the apparent reverse-gravity dynamic, wherein one's automobile actually begins coursing up-hill while placed in neutral.

One theory states that this is merely the odd lay of the land yielding an optical illusion.

Another more unconventional theory states that it is actually ghosts pushing the car up the hill to avoid a collision which happened many years ago.

It is said that shadowy figures are seen from time to time while traveling along the twisting roads of Devil's Canyon. These are said to be from robed cultists to ghostly specters.