what is really sad that if you read comments from states like…….not north carolina all are grammatically correct and not “ingant azz” sounding, that is real sad, I watn to live somewhere else. Interesting ghost stories, now i have the creeps and I gotta go pee, darn it. But they are to interesting to stop reading.

I visited the DTG way back in 1970, when I was in junior high school in Raleigh. I seems to be much the same in recent pictures (like on Wikipedia) as I remember it. It’s not very exciting, but I remember noticing at the time that not only is there no vegetation growing in the circle, but none of the trees nearby have branches that grow in the direction of the circle. This seems to still be the case in the pictures I can find on the web. I remember there being one tree that grew the closest to the edge being “dead” on the side facing the circle (bark rotting off, etc.) There as also a dead tree stump almost right at the edge. No one ever seems to remark on that element of the mystery, but I saw those trees myself.

The Wikipedia article claims the USGS tested the soil inside the circle and it tests normal, not heavy in salts. There’s still no scientific explanation for the persistence of the circle. Surely the tales of Satan stomping around in the NC woods are unlikely, as are the tales of Druids and extra-terrestrials. But it is still an unexplained mystery.

One weird thing that happened was that I took a handful of the dirt form the circle and put it in my red wool jacket’s front pocket. It was very dry crumbly dirt, and very black, which itself is odd for North Carolina, known for its red clay soil. Later I emptied it out of the pocket, but it left a black stain on the pocket that “soaked” through to the outside. No dry cleaning could ever remove the black stain completely, which is usually no problem with black soil or even oily soil. Not scary, but strange.

Hmm.. I was raised not to far from here in Robbins, NC (home of John Edwards). Always read about the stories of the DTG and was always intrigued about anything paranormal. I knew it was nearby and had been to Harpers Crossroads, Bear Creek and even bought my first (used) car in Siler City. But never actually knew where the DTG was until doing a little Internet search today. I did ask others while growing up in the area about the DTG and they said it was just a distressed area of vegetation that people camp and party. Maybe that turned me off from actually trying to find it once I got my driver’s license in the late 80s and had the freedom to do so. But now, I am thinking about taking a road trip back to my home town just for the heck of it. I have lived in Charlotte, NC since 1989 and as a Professional Geologist, want to see the soil myself. A previous post about groundwater causing the circle made no scientific sense what so ever, so I will come to my on conclusions when I arrive. May take back a soil sample to send to the lab. My college buddy works for one here in Charlotte and may analyze it for free. The cool things you can do on your day off!

I was stationed at Pope Air Force Base Spring Lake North Carolina near Fort Bragg as an airlift wing for the 82nd airborn in 1966 & 1967. Heard of the Devil’s stomping ground’s but never seen it. Told my friend to take his car their. He would not be lossing anything as you filled up the oil and checked the gas. I do remember the Mako Light and looking for it Where a train crashed and two people lost their heads and are there at night looking for their head. It was an eiree night, fog and all Quite impressive. check it out.

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Ok folks,
First of all I live about 20 minutes from there and I don’t believe the “Devil” or any other “demon” is walking the earth in BFE Chatham County North Carolina. The reason nothing grows there is simple, it’s because the soil has a high salt content. As for the 40 foot circle it was probably the site of a silo that was used for salt storage back in the day. As far as legends go its a fun legend but there is not one shred of proof to go with any of it. I have spent plenty of nites out there over the years (65 times) and nothing has ever happened and I have never observed one strange thing. Except for the dumb *** devil worshipers trying to call satan or conjur demons..

Actually, grass does grow in the circle, trash is in the forest, and actually, now that i think about it, you can barely see the “cicle.” a big dissapointment, but pretty in the fall.

wow this really sounds interesting, um.. i’ve really never been looking for ghost stories really never believed in them, but i’m in game designing class and i want to make a game that has to do with real live ghost stories so plz tell me if there true so email me at joceferr91@aol.com thanks so much have a wonderful say =) sincerly yours Jaws =)

Hey all,
I’ve grown up listening to the stories that revolve around “The Devil’s Tramping Ground”. There are many! I’ve never actually visited the site, as I’ve found no one brave enough to go with me. However, there is speculation as to whether or not the stories are true. I am a sensitive to paranormal activity and I am currently undergoing psych training. My intentions will soon be to get the scietific evidence that many people have searched for in order to prove these stories true or false. Wish me luck, and I will keep everyone informed fmy findings.

I’ve lived in Chatham County almost all my life and have been to the Devil’s Tramping Ground several times. When I was a teenager me and a couple of friends went out there exploring to check out the legend. Nothing outrageous happened, but we had a good time scaring each other, and by the end of the night, it was easy to get that prickly feeling on the back of your neck just from thinking about all the stories. The circle is overgrown now and harder to see, but it is still cool to check out if you’re ever in the area. Just don’t expect a whole lot of excitement—besides locals four-wheeling in the flatwoods theres not a whole lot going on.

yea there is something strange there and if you dont think so then you can meet me at big beard

yea there is something strange there and if you dont think so then you can meet me at big bear

The devil.devil tramping ground.Thats why im a Chrisitian..

when was the most recent times that anyone has been out to this place?

If the circle is a perfect circle, measured at 40 ft in width, then it must have been formed by a UFO. At least that’s what UFO believers have stated happened to their fields when one landed on their land. Just a thought…..

This would also explain why nothing can grow there. It seems that these ships emit so much heat that it kills any living organism in its path, therefore, preventing anything from being able to grow again.

One thing people need to understand about the paranormal is that it is completley spontaneous. My grandma’s house was “haunted” but only once did I ever experience anything slightly paranormal. I didn’t go there to be haunted, it just happened. Something (not necesarily the devil) could be “tramping,” or rather, haunting the area. Its not something you can plan on and time, it is up to the so-called demon. You can’t expect to go there and see the devil pushing tents, rocks, etc from the grounds and say ‘Eh, I guess it is true.’
I am not of the christian religion but I do beleive there is something paranormal about the DTG. Maybe soon I can go up to DTG and see “Satan” as he is called for myself.

If things are said to disappear the next morning… Why hasn’t anyone tried to stay up all night while watching something that has been placed in the center? If it is true and things are placed outside of the center by morning, they would see how it happens.
I don’t really believe in paranormal…

I have been there several times, I’m sensitive but dont fill like there is a whole lot of activity going on there but when I did visit a family was camping out there and their dog would not even go near the circle and was barking at it.

Like every supposed haunt I’ve visited, nothing unusual happened. Perhaps I’m somehow able to scare away devils and ghosts?

While I suppose it’s possible that I’m scaring off the spooks, it seems more likely that it’s just like any urban myth. People tell it for the sake of attention. They make up stories, and then other people pass on those stories to get attention for themselves too. Add to that all the gullible and easily spooked people that believe in supernatural things without any evidence, and presto, instant legend.