As drivers near the corner of Mountain Road and Emerald Valley Lane in Bernards Township, they’ll come upon a tree that rises from the brush. At sunset, it becomes a dark silhouette against the field that stretches behind it. Known as the Devil’s Tree, the oak is believed to have sinister powers, cursing anyone who harms or simply touches it. The tree is a popular spot for teens to test their courage and, unfortunately, bears the scars to prove it. Graffiti, burn marks, and deep cuts from axes and chain…
