Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Fairfax County's archivist traced the legend to real 1970s reports of a man in a bunny costume (Fairfax County).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
The county archivist says the story grew into "a ghost story suitable for parties," centered on the railroad overpass known as Bunny Man Bridge. Source: Fairfax County.
Then and now
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Public access
Access unverified The road is public, but we found no visiting rules; the overpass carries an active railroad. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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