The story of the Highway 21 hitchhiker near Warren, Minnesota, is a local variation of the classic "vanishing hitchhiker" urban legend. The legend states that on stormy nights, a ghost appears on the road, waiting to be picked up by unsuspecting drivers. The ghost is said to haunt County Highway 21, specifically just west of the small community of Sherack, Minnesota. This stretch of road is close to an old cemetery, adding to the eerie atmosphere. The hitchhiker typically appears to drivers late at night, especially during stormy weather. A driver, usually alone, will see and offer a ride to the stranded figure. After they have driven a short distance, the hitchhiker suddenly vanishes from the vehicle.