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Hawks Nest State Park — Lovers’ Leap

Ansted, West Virginia, United States

Natural landmark · local-legend

The Story

Lovers’ Leap has several incompatible versions of a tragic-couple legend. Haunted Places records alleged screams around the cliff and a glowing white horse seen in the park. The couple’s identity and whether their story describes any historical event remain uncertain; the overlapping tales are kept together as one location.

The Hauntings

Lovers’ Leap has several incompatible versions of a tragic-couple legend. Haunted Places records alleged screams around the cliff and a glowing white horse seen in the park. The couple’s identity and whether their story describes any historical event remain uncertain; the overlapping tales are kept together as one location.

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Follow the current operator’s rules and posted hours. A public venue or exterior does not imply permission to investigate or enter restricted areas.

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