Setting the Myth: What is Legend Tripping?

Legend tripping is an activity that's often associated with adolescent rites of passage and usually entails nocturnal pilgrimages to sites where tragic, horrific, or supernatural events are said to have occurred.

The main focus of the legend trip is to visit a site that's mentioned in freaky urban myth.

The stories that are linked to legend tripping sites differ across locations, but often they have some element of historical truth and will share common motifs & themes such as distorted elements of humour or whisperings of horror!

Legend-tripping expeditions often lead thrill-hunters to abandoned buildings, remote bridges, tunnels ‘n’ caves, isolated rural roads, or secluded woodlands.

Engaging in legend-tripping as a recreational activity can be safe and beneficial for youth, fostering social connections and promoting an appreciation for urban history and human culture.

It offers young individuals a safe space to exhibit courage. That said, some legend trips can lead to trespassing, vandalism, and other minor infractions.

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