Heyerdahl Ruins — Attraction in New York

At 241 feet, Heyerdahl Hill is one of the highest points on the eastern coast. The hilltop was named for the Heyerdahl Family who settled here in Colonial times attempting to grow a grape orchard, which, due to the serpentine rock underneath the soil, was doomed from the beginning. Ghost stories featuring Heyerdahl family members are still popular with local...

Serenely hidden within the forest is the remaining foundation of the old Heyerdahl stone home created by Thorwald Heyerdahl around the late 1800s. Local storyteller say there are ghosts in the area but the energy is not malicious so do make a visit! It’s a little off trail on top of a hill...

a nice walk along the Blue and Red trails. All that's left are the front stairs and the foundation walls. There is a sign that warns of Ghosts. Total walk is less than 2 miles. The walk...