Comments on: Inclined Plane Hiking Trail

By: Rich Lehman Sr.

Rich Lehman Sr. — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:14:02 +0000

yeah i had heard of that disaster… have u ever investigated there? or would u like to?

By: Vicki

Vicki — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:17:58 +0000

I have been reading the comments about the mining disaster in Johnstown. I have even read a few that say there is no mine in the area of the Inclined Plane. I was born and raised in Johnstown and I can assure you there is a closed up mine. The stone slab that covers the mine shaft can be spotted on the hillside opposite the Point Stadium. It was called the Rolling Mill Mine and there was an explosion there on July 10, 1902. Most of the miners were foreigners of Polish, Slovic and Croatian decent. I cannot say that I ever saw a ghost there, but there is something about that area that gave me the creeps when I lived in Johnstown and still does when I think about it. So, this message is to all who think there is no mine shaft in that mountainside. There is, check out the stone slab if you are ever in Johnstown, or look up Rolling Mill Mine. Happy Haunting!

By: Rich Lehman Sr.

Rich Lehman Sr. — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:18:33 +0000

anyone interested in joining on a haunted expedition; let me know of any reported haunted destinations.. i will investigate anything.. everything taken seriously…. have investigated Crum Cemetary; Gravity Hill; numerous other places.. email me at>> warlockdude85@yahoo.com

By: Anne

Anne — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:25:15 +0000

My father grew up in Brownstown and he lived in a haunted house there around 1930. One of the ghosts our family reported seeing was a coal miner. The house was so haunted, and the ghosts so unfriendly, they moved within 60 days.

By: TheGhostWhisperer

TheGhostWhisperer — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:10:42 +0000

I’ve lived in Johnstown fpr the last 20 years and have hiked the trail numerous times. The stories I read here are close, but not quite correct. If you’re ever walking the trail and you hear a deep raspy voice, like someone with a serious case of asthma, look out. You stumbled on one of the ghosts that hang out on the trail. This one is a Sleestak, who were used heavily by the mining company back then. Because of their large eyes, they required minimal lighting. Although they still used gas lamps, far fewer were needed, saving the company money. Plus they liked living in th emines in addition to working there, so the company got more money out of them. So why are they ghosts? Well the big mine explosion killed them all. The true story of what happened: a little boy named Will Marshall found some crystals outside the mine. He started twositing them randomly. For some reason this caused all Sleestaks to simultaneously flatulate, and that was enough gas release to blow the mine. It, unfortunately killed the little boy also. So, if you’re lucky, you get to see the Sleestaks roaming the hillside in search of beano, and the little boy, Will, seeking Cha-ka. Make sure you call out his name. If you tell him you have crystals, he’ll come twist them for you.

By: Rich Lehman

Rich Lehman — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:19:52 +0000

I investigated Crum Cemetary in New Ashtola. took pics; evps; my daughter who is 16 felt someone whisper in her ear; and became nauseated also and had to return to the car. I felt a tug on my pant leg and felt a young child whisper to me… nothing showed on pics. need directions to Becky’s grave and Grandview Cemetary from Somerset… or just street names please? anyone interested in tagging along for an investigation email me at rbljazzy@aol.com thank you….

By: Angel

Angel — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:07:30 +0000

I live in northern ohio and I am doing a book on paranormal activity in the U.S.. However, I am having difficulty finding newspaper articles for this area. If you know where to find articles on the area or anyother material or you have personal experiences( photographs would be greatly appreciated) sned me a message at http://www.myspace.com/myfetishis4gummybears. Thank you.

By: stephen

stephen — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:04:51 +0000

yeah, cody and i and a couple of other buddys travel the trail every once in a while now. we plan on going tomorrow. the anneversary. like i said.

If you have any experiences yourself about the inclined plane trail, stackhouse, grand view cemetary, or other JOHNSTOWN related paranormal activities… feel free to E-Mail me at Stevekupp007@aim.com

By: Cody

Cody — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:09:03 +0000

woops. To my last comment, my email is csabo07@aim.com

By: Cody

Cody — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:05:29 +0000

I have also lived in Johnstown, PA all my life. I’m “Jacks” friend. His name is really Stephen. lol. So yeah. We went on 2 hikes down the wolfe trail, yesterday and the day before that. I heard about this trail on some website, and always wanted to check it out myself. I honestly don’t believe anything paranormal is on that trail, the incline plane, or the mine. The only thing that might set off some people was the chill air coming from the mine, which is just because most mines, caverns, and caves are always up to 40 degrees cooler. Although I felt like we were being followed coming back up the trail(we didn’t have any money to take the incline plane back up) But I’ll bet the only reason for that was because we were talking about horror movies and stalkers. haha. I do have to say the mine had something creepy about it though. I haven’t been in it, but I’ve heard it’s very boring. But truefully, I believe the only thing evil was all the trash thrown to the side of the trail. I’m not saying I don’t believe there could be something paranormal. With all the floods and tradgedies in the area, you’d think it would be ghost city. I guess it doesn’t matter because I just read in the TRIBUNE DEMOCRAT that the city is going to completely seal off the entrance of the mine so nobody can ever get in. I suggest that if anyone wants to really prove to themselves that the place is haunted or not, they should go soon. If anybody has any questions or experiences on that trail, the mine, or the incline plane, I’d be happy to hear them.