The Devil's Tramping Ground is a mysterious, barren circle of land in Bennett, NC, where nothing grows, believed to be where the Devil walks at night to plot evil deeds. The legend explains the land's infertility by stating that the Devil's "hoofprints scorch the earth," and any objects left in the circle are violently thrown out by morning. The site is marked by an eerie quietness, and visitors have reported experiencing cold spots, strange sounds, and unease, solidifying its reputation as a haunted and active paranormal location. The most famous story claims the Devil uses the perfectly circular, 40-foot diameter clearing to pace and think up new ways to bring evil to humanity. The constant tramping of the Devil's cloven hooves scorches the land, preventing any vegetation from growing. Anything placed within the circle at night is said to be violently thrown out of the area by morning. Some believe the circle was a sacred site for local Native American tribes, used for ceremonial dances or as a battleground where Chief Croatan was buried. Another theory suggests horses used at an old molasses mill continually treading in a circular pattern could have created the spot. Visitors have reported hearing eerie noises, such as rocks being thrown or an unknown voice telling them to run. People camping or walking near the site have experienced sudden drops in temperature despite the outside weather conditions. Many describe an overwhelming sense of dread and an uneasy feeling within the circle, and some claim to have seen strange figures or a young girl running into the woods. Dogs are known to howl and bark at the empty spot, refusing to go near it.