HauntedPlaces.org makes no claims that any of the statements posted here are factually accurate. I used to exercise at river legacy park while attending college at UT-Arlington. After hours of studying, I have found nothing that even came close that indicated that any “spies” were brought to this area for hanging. Many "ghost hunters" have been arrested because they failed to contact property owners and/or local authorities ahead of time. From Civil War casualties to ghostly car accidents and a location that is called “Hell’s Gate”, the park truly has something to offer any who are brave enough to enter its bounds and explore the dark and macabre. Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, Texas. The bridge is located at River Legacy Park in Arlington, but you’ll have to ask a park ranger for explicit directions as it’s extremely difficult to explain in writing. Of course, none of the ghost story websites give any real information about this, and searching for information on the topic only brings up ghost websites. Here, phantom sobs and prayers are heard, and along the walkway folks have seen an apparition of a Confederate general with red hair. I have no idea about the reason that the bridge was out. I could see him through the trees and he was calling back at me when I started feeling dizzy so I stopped. Local legend has it that it was along this trail that captured Union spies were marched on their way to be hanged. My sons and i went looking for this spot today but could not find it. Bird’s Fort was gone by the time of the Civil War so nothing there either. My 3 kids (8,10,13), husband, and I took the Hells Gate River Tubing excursion during our NCL Jewel cruise in Feburary 2015. I do not recall there being any survivors. The bridge people seem to be calling Screaming Bridge is an old single lane bridge that did have several head ons, but no reported hauntings. All I felt was a breeze, and the sweat beading up on my brow. I told him what just happened and he was insistent that there weren’t any animals around. Reports of moaning and a red hair haired general clad in a Confederate uniform. Sunrise is at 7:09am and sunset is at 4:28pm. Your email address will not be published. I have not been to the park in about 20 years and would like to see it again someday. Anyone else had this happen? I am sure it has changed ! lol! No captured soldiers were brought any further west than a camp somewhere in east Texas. They are on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/dfw.adventures The organizer goes by the nickname "Mother" seems to know a lot about the DFW area. If you've had a paranormal experience here, or have any additional information about this location, please let us know! Firstly this is a great place to visit and offers a unique view of Hells gate and the Fraser River, me and my girlfriend have been twice and both times it has been very enjoyable. It’s where Greenbelt dead ends before you can curve to the left and go on to trinity blvd.There are Barricades up but you can easily just drive around them. Moderators:Krysteen, sundog9, uc2entermysticmerlyn, LadyMorganna. The bridge supports had been burned out by three young men who wanted to prevent African Americans living in Mosier Valley from traveling to Arlington. A ghostly hobo also is said to walk near the railroad tracks in River Legacy Park. The deeper I would go along the path, the more strange it felt. Enjoy the fully suspended gondola as it passes over the most treacherous section of the Fraser River, Hells Gate. Created in 1994 to provide a safe and comfortable place for people who have had an experience with a haunting and paranormal. Visit, sleep, and investigate America's most haunted places! Sounds like the “buzz” you acquired from smoking all of that tweeds was finally wearing down. Over the years a science center was opened for children and many wildlife refuge's were established within the River Legacy Park … I've only experienced something once, but know something is there. There’s no activity, here. This area was / is prone flooding. There is a trail at River Legacy that leads up to two old fence posts. Furthermore, there really was no activity in this area regarding the Civil War, and the one and only redhead general for the Confederacy was stationed on the east coast. Voice your opinion here! The predicted tide times today on Thursday 10 December 2020 for Hell Gate, Hallets Point, East River are: first low tide at 00:03am, first high tide at 5:59am, second low tide at 12:36pm, second high tide at 6:14pm. They are old supports from a railroad trestle that used to traverse that area. Also there was not a head on crash. The road is now closed to cars, but some reports mention seeing a mysterious fog and glowing tombstones in the water under the bridge, bearing the names and death dates of the deceased. Is this place really haunted? do you do such things? I've only experienced something once, but know something is there. There are two LARGE concrete supports on either side of the river as it runs along the north side of the park. I was sitting down and I could hear something like a growl. Bit disappointed. Whether or not it’s haunted remains a mystery but we would like to at least see the spot. Description. 9.9k members in the UrbanLegends community. This Research Blog is dedicated to researching the validity of the Legend of the "Hell's Gate" located within River Legacy Park, Arlington. The park is at 1,900 metres (6,200 ft) above sea level. It is a long trail with swamps on either side and shaded over by large trees. Press J to jump to the feed. The bridge was out so the car of girls went airborne and crashed into the ravine below. According to the local tales, he was shot when he saw a man beating up a woman and stepped in to break it up. However, the wooded area had an uneasy feeling about it. We offer haunted accommodation and overnight ghost hunts in the country's top haunted hotspots! I’ve attached the photo of the old trestle that crossed the trinity. I've been going to the park for years and it's known for being haunted from spirits from the civil war era. Manning Park, Canada 11 contributions Cool place, mediocre staff Firstly this is a great place to visit and offers a unique view of Hells gate and the Fraser River, me and my girlfriend have been twice and both times it has been very enjoyable. what in the world would there have been in arlington during the civil war to spy on lol. There was low cut grass so any animal around would’ve easily be spotted. Hells Gate State Park was once the site of a Nez Perce Village. Hell Gate (East River), New York Current 40.7833° N, 73.9333° W 2020-11-18 Wed 12:08 PM EST -0.0 knots Slack, Ebb Begins 2020-11-18 Wed 3:04 PM EST -5.0 knots Max Ebb 2020-11-18 Wed 4:34 PM EST Sunset 2020-11-18 Wed 6:39 PM EST 0.0 knots Slack, Flood Begins 2020-11-18 Wed 7:51 PM EST Moonset 2020-11-18 Wed 9:36 PM EST 3.6 knots Max Flood 2020-11-19 Thu 12:40 AM EST -0.0 knots … The walking trail was located within a wooded area near the river. But maybe it’s better if you just forget about it…visiting this gruesome place might be the most grave mistake you’ve ever made. I really enjoyed the tubing, it was just like a lazy river at an amusement park. It was a beautiful place. I asked him if he saw anything like a hog or armadillo around scamper off, and he said no. I was almost crying as I was shouting at him that I knew it happened. This section of the river was named after Simon Fraser’s voyage in 1808, stating in his journal that “no man should ever pass through here it was truly like passing through the Gates of Hell!” While visiting, walk across the suspension bridge, take a few snap shots, then go back and view … At River Legacy Park are several places rumored to be haunted. Disclaimer: The stories posted here are user-submitted and are, in the nature of "ghost stories," largely unverifiable. Manning Park, Canada 11 contributions. No Hell’s gate… no tree… no hangings. As others have mentioned, it was 4 girls that drove off a bridge that was out. And there are great facilities down in … Literally nothing. You can google this information to verify it. Cool place, mediocre staff. It was right next to me. What do you think? The real bridge is Just north of the trinity river and it goes over train tracks not a river at all. I instantly covered my head with my arms and laid face flat. I went to Hell’s Gate the other night. Today's tide times for Hell Gate, Hallets Point, East River, New York, New York. The pictures of the three posts are not what is left of a gate. About the Park. Required fields are marked *. Hells Gate State Park is a state park of Idaho, USA, at the entrance of Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in North America. The bridge was located a few miles north of the park, close to Trinity Blvd. This park opened as a public park in 1990 due to local contributions and a donation of 376 acres of land. This one is just a myth. That car crash on Screaming Bridge was not football players. One of those is called, Hell's Gate. Dec 3, 2020 - Hells Gate lies on river bottom left over from the great ice age floods about 15,000 years ago. AFAIK There isn't actually a hell's gate in river legacy park. The Ghosts of Arlington’s RIVER LEGACY PARK. I peeked out a second later to see what it was, and thankfully nothing was there, as Todd pulled up. The tram ride at Hells Gate gets you up close and personal with the narrowest and deepest part of the river. Also stories about Screaming Bridge is nothing but folklore and bad information passed down from generation to generation. He was getting farther ahead than expected and I was starting to lose my breath. According to legend spies for the Union during the American Civil War were escorted to gallows through a gate now within River Legacy Park. I've been going to the park for years and it's known for being haunted from spirits from the civil war era. As far as the confederate soldier is concerned, another part of River Legacy Park once contained a place called "Hell's Gate" where Union soldiers were hanged by Confederate soldiers. The tracks ran from an old gravel pit up to the Rock Island Railroad. Use the "Browse" or "Choose File" button below to select an image to upload along with your comment. It echoed in my ears for a second time but louder and it was definitely some kind of animal or creature. A few years ago the Fort Worth Star-Telegram had the complete story in the Sunday paper. Sunrise is at 7:10am and sunset is at 4:28pm. One of them is Hell’s Gate, along a shady trail through swampland. the tracks here had to be built above the flood plain. The predicted tide times today on Friday 11 December 2020 for Hell Gate, Wards Island, East River are: first low tide at 2:33am, first high tide at 7:51am, second low tide at 3:10pm, second high tide at 8:12pm. Walked all the way back to the posts, and as a clairvoyant, I can usually tell if something had activity. One of them is Hell’s Gate, along a shady trail through swampland. River Legacy Park is located at 703 N.W. Hell's Gate of River Legacy Park in Arlington, TX, with a BONUS of what was thought to be The Screaming Bridge, but after some help from Mr. Beckman it was determined that … Hells Gate State Park is the gateway to both Idaho's Lewis and Clark country and to Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America. At the south end of the park are basaltic columns from the Pomona flows 14 million years ago. At River Legacy Park are several places rumored to be haunted. Please note: It is your responsibility to acquire appropriate permissions before investigating any location listed on this site. I just got back from river legacy today and can’t shake what happened earlier. Sounds like you just let the hype get to you is all. It is said that the gate which used to stand there was the last thing captured Union soldiers saw before being hanged during the Civil War. I remember visiting screaming bridge and deadman’s curve as a teenager. One woman is still alive. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, Halloween Weekend with Psychic Chip Coffey, HELLS GATE in RIVER LEGACY PARK - ARLIGNTON, http://hometown.aol.com/liondog96/page7.html, www.webspawner.com/users/riverlegacyparkinve/, www.freewebs.com/loverofchoice/hauntedinarlingtontx.htm. The tracks are depicted on 1960’s era maps and another part of it is STILL standing on the Trinity River that line up perfectly where the tracks were in the park. The canyon was carved by the Snake River. The Bridge at the back of River Legacy Park is not the actual screaming bridge. River Legacy Park has three different haunted spot. would be really nice to speak to a clairvoyant for confirmation re: loved ones on the other side. Just went to Hell’s Gate. The towering rock walls of the Fraser River plunge toward each other forcing the waters through a passage only 35 metres wide. Next time,sit down on a bench and take some deep breaths,it works for me. My recollection of what I’ve heard over the years and read in the paper but the girls went off the near end of the bridge support and crashed into the bridge support on the far side. Riding down into the canyon with modern trains running on either side and the raging river below is amazing. It was girls in the car and the bridge was out. At the south end of the park are basaltic columns from the Pomona flows 14 million years ago. I’ve never ridden the trails there but I’ve walked them, so I’ve always wanted to go deeper. Your CommentsHave a photograph taken from this location? DFW Adventures has had free ghost tours at River Legacy Parks. See, Hell's Gate is a place in Arlington that's inside of River Legacy Park. They know where the real Hell's Gate is and have taken visitors to see Screaming Bridge and the site of Bird's Fort. It is within Nakuru County, near Lake Naivasha and approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) from Nairobi. For centuries, the narrow passage has been a popular fishing ground for … Lots of bad info about these to locations. Today's tide times for Hell Gate, Wards Island, East River, New York, New York. Jet boat excursions into Hells Canyon leave on a regular basis from the park's docks. Hells Gate State Park is a public recreation area located on the southern edge of Lewiston, Idaho, at the Snake River's downstream entrance to Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in North America.The state park was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to mitigate the construction of the Lower Granite Dam; the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation began leasing the site in 1973. See, Hell's Gate is a place in Arlington that's inside of River Legacy Park. Another spooky spot at the park is known as Screaming Bridge, where a carload of football players is said to have crashed head-on with another car and burst into flames, falling off the bridge to their deaths. Private property should be respected at all times, as should all posted signs concerning trespassing, hours of operation and other local regulations. Hell's Gate, stretch of rapids on the Kettle River in Banning State Park, Minnesota Hell Gate, Montana , near the eastern end of the Missoula Valley, Montana Hells Gate, gap in Esmeralda County, Nevada Hells Gate lies on the river bottom left over from the great ice age floods about 15,000 years ago. The city of Arlington, Texas is one of the premiere paranormal hotspots in the state, with haunted theatres, apartments and even a major chain theme … Not all of them died. I have researched the location but it doesn't give the exact location of hells gate within the park anywhere in what I have researched. Hell's Gate National Park covers an area of 68.25 square kilometres (26 sq mi), relatively small by African standards. He appears as an old man in rags. It was four young women. Hells Gate is an abrupt narrowing of British Columbia's Fraser River, located immediately downstream of Boston Bar in the southern Fraser Canyon. Local legend has it that it was along this trail that captured Union spies were marched on their way to be hanged. There is no such thing as Hell’s Gate. It is also the name of the rural locality at the same location. Glad you’re ok. Just remember next time to take it easy and stay calm. Screaming bridge no longer exists. growing up I always heard that the car crash invloved two couples returning from prom in the vehicle and it crashed head on with another vehicle killing all four teenagers who had attended prom. I’m an amateur and he was showing me the trails. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Your email address will not be published. You can find a lot of other railroad ties and spikes all over this area. Could you help with directions once inside the park? Click "thumbs up" if you think its haunted, or "thumbs down" if you think its all just a tall tale. The vast majority of information provided on this web site is anecdotal, and as such, should be viewed in the same light as local folklore and urban legends. Little is left of the village, but depressions south of the campground are the remnants of pit houses used for years by the … River Legacy Park - Hell's Gate: Walking on a narrow path away from hell's gate you will see what was once a clearing. Does anyone know where to find Hells Gate in River Legacy Park in Arlington, tx? Shady campsites along the Snake River make comfortable base-camps for exploration of the surrounding area. I bought a bike today because my friend Todd wanted to go bike riding there. It's just a generic urban myth that was applied to a bridge in the park. 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