Gravity Hill - Bedford County

     

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     Why go to the moon to defy gravity when you can do it in Bedford county? A short drive west from the town of Bedford there is a curious phenomenon known as Gravity Hill. True there are many of theses so-called optical illusions, however, none are as well-known or traveled to as this one. On a summer day while taking a mini tour of Bedford county me and a few friends decided to stop and put the claims of Gravity Hill to the test. Finally after traveling back a heavily wooded country road we came across the huge "X" in the road marking the starting place. We then put our car in neutral and watched as it slowly rolled "up hill". I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to see Gravity Hill, but if you're in the area its a free amusement.

Looks like an incline but actually a decline.

      Now for some directions, first take a left on Bethel Hollow Rd. just off of Rt. 96 between New Paris and Schellsburg. Following Bethel Hollow rd. then simply make a right turn on Gravity Hill Rd. and look for the huge painted "X" marking the starting point. Now the fun part, place your care in neutral and watch as it climbs uphill. Take a ball, water, or anything you can think of with you and watch in amazement. I really wish there was more to say about Gravity Hill, but you really just have to see it yourself.

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