The Haunted Trail is so much more than a walk through the woods! Check out all that is going on at this complete memorable holiday event for your family!
The Haunted Trail
16 live action scenes portraying magical renditions of classic Halloween themes. A one of a kind live outdoor theatrical experience! Entirely immersive and interactive spooky night out while also ensuring no contact or gore
The Aerial Glow Trail
The Treetops Adventure Park Aerial Glow Trail is also available for guests 4 years or older to enjoy at this event! Climb on two of our aerial trails while they are illuminated with thousands of colorful twinkle and laser lights. If you want to enjoy both of these amazing activities, combo passes are available and WILL sell out, so make sure you reserve your tickets early! *The Haunted Trail does not sell out, however the entrance closes at 9 pm.
For The Little Ghouls
The ‘Sweet Peek Tour’ is offered nightly at 6:30 pm. This is a guided tour for younger guests who still aren’t sure about being scared, even for fun. The trail is actor free at this time and they can decide if they would like to re-enter the line and receive the full show. There is also a Little Ghouls Play Area under the main tent!
Pirates Cove
Featuring a 30 ft Pirate Ship Escape Room- Test ‘yer wit mateys! 10 voyages available nightly for purchase (groups of up to 6 per voyage) – check in at the pirate ship for your escape time. Live Mermaid Encounter with photo opportunity!
** All activities including the Escape Room are free for guests Oct. 27th – 30th because of the generous sponsorship from Lakeview Putt & Play!
Eat, Drink, and Be Scary
Food: Grab dinner at the event! Mellow Mushroom will be serving up delicious pizza. You can even preorder a whole pizza for the family, fresh donuts & popcorn made onsite. s’mores for the bonfire, and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice.
Drinks: Grab a delicious Burial Beer Co. beer or wine for the big ghouls | $1 from every adult beverage goes to support Camp Lakey Gap! Burial Beer Co. is also sponsoring Sensory Friendly Night with Great Smiles on Oct. 21st! Also, hot chocolate & cider
Play While You Wait!
The line to enter the Haunted Trail surrounds the Mellow Mushroom Game Field. Kids can pop out of line to participate in contests and play Asheville Plays Monster Sized Games.
Under The Big Tent
Under the big purple tent you will find the concessions, Little Ghouls Area, and meet our sponsors. You can also get your face painted, get balloon art, and snap a photo
A True Community Event That Gives Back!
We are dedicated to making The Haunted Trail a true community event and honored to be a part of your holiday celebrations.
BOO To Hunger – We say Boo To Hunger by donating 4 meals per ticket to MANNA Foodbank. In the past 2 years, we have donated 38,400 meals to MANNA.
Sensory Friendly Night – Halloween Is For Everyone! October 21st is Sensory Friendly Night sponsored by Burial Beer Co. and Great Smiles. This night will operate normally, however there will be a special check in booth for Sensory Friendly Night offering special services provided by Camp Lakey Gap for those who request them. Check out more details about Sensory Friendly Night. $1 from every adult beverage throughout the entire event goes towards supporting the efforts of Camp Lakey Gap!
We also support Give To The Music and The Boy Scouts
This event is supported by local businesses that deserve recognition and support. Our title sponsor Mellow Mushroom has supported the Haunted Trail since 2017! They are joined by Burial Beer Co., Lakeview Putt and Play, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Plant Restaurant, Diamond Thieves, Altitude Real Estate Group, Firewalker Hot Sauce, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Mast General Store, Kickback Asheville, Great Smiles, Olivette Riverside Community & Farm, The DM Shop, moon io Media