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Jacumba, California: Gravity Hill

Defying the laws of gravity and common sense, vehicles appear to roll backwards up a hill. Try at your own risk!

Address:
In Ko Pah Rd, Jacumba, CA
Directions:
Location is a guess!
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Gravity Hill

We were amazed, it's so freaky to roll "uphill!" Well worth pulling off if you are passing by. It's literally the off-ramp itself. Pause on the westbound side of the exit, put it in neutral and roll.

[Joanie Berkwitz, 02/02/2015]
Gravity Hill

In addition to the Desert View Tower and rock art formations located in Jacumba, there is a "gravity hill" similar to the one in La Jolla, California. In Ko Pah Road, the side road which leads you into the tower, has the ability to roll your car uphill. This phenomenon located on Devil's Canyon. Try it with your car in neutral, water, balls, whatever and you'll be left in amazement!

[elchrist, 08/08/2005]

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