This Road in Utah is Considered One of the Most Haunted in the US

As we get ready to run through Halloween weekend, there will be tricks, treats, terrors, and parties. You might even go on an adventure to a ghost town or a haunted house to get your fill of holiday emotional trauma.

But if you want the thrill without having to get out of your car, one of the most haunted roads in the nation is in Utah, so you can just drive along it and get your kicks. Unless the stories are true and your car breaks down and you get eaten by a pack of wild dogs.

Utah is Home to One of the Most Haunted Roads in the United States

Not only is this Utah highway one of the most haunted in the United States, but it’s also the only one in the western states. All the other most haunted roads are in Missouri (they have 2) or further east. So get in your car and head to The Devil’s Highway in the southeast corner of Utah.

I'm willing to bet that a lot of the urban legend surrounding the Utah highway goes to the fact that up until 2003, when it was renamed Route 491, the road was called Highway 666. Clearly, street signs with the Devil’s number on them are going to cause issues.

Google Maps Street View only goes back to 2007, so there aren’t any pictures of the original 666 street signs. But the history is documented in the Federal Highway Administration archives. There was even a movie inspired by the road name.

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Why is This Utah Highway Considered One of the Most Haunted in the US

The legends say that Highway 666 is haunted by numerous ghosts. The ghouls, specifically a woman in white, also haunt the surrounding areas. The road also has a sketchy safety history, as fatal accidents and vehicle breakdowns are reportedly common.

Then, according to the team who put the list together at Discover Cars, there is also a pack of wild dogs that attack people as they drive by. The dogs are known as the Hounds of Hell and have razor-sharp teeth and super-speed.

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So, if you do visit Highway 666, or Route 491, I’d suggest you go during the day and keep your windows up.

Oh, and watch out for the Skinwalkers, phantom trucks, and Satan’s Sedan that are all also rumored to haunt the highway through Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.