Is it kid/family friendly? Yes! We take special care to introduce kids to Halloween without traumatizing them. We stick to classic Halloween (witches, pirates, etc.) There is no blood and gore. All scenes have a barrier and nothing will touch you or chase you. It is created for kids age 3-12.
What time should I get there? Doors open at 6:00 in the Festival Area. The Haunted Trail Sweet Peak is from 6:30 – meaning no actors, just scenes. Then the Haunted Trail is open with actors from 7-9 pm. If you are climbing the Aerial Glow Trail, too, please arrive between 6-7 pm to check in and have time to climb the Aerial Glow Trail and walk the Haunted Trail. All trails close at 9 pm. Please plan time to park, check-in, and sign waivers.
We are excited but a little nervous. Totally understandable. We have a Sweet Peek Tour from 6:30 before it gets dark. At this time, there are no actors on the trails, only scenes. Then if you feel comfortable, you may come back through later when actors are present.
What is there to do other than the Haunted Trail?
Little Ghouls Area: A special area dedicated for young ghouls featuring a playhouse & story time. Don’t miss the Sweet Peek Tour at 6:30pm for a preview of the trail before it is dark and without actors.
Pirates Cove: The grand entrance to the festival features a 30ft Pirate Ship Escape Room (reservations first come/first served), a live mermaid encounter, and several pirate themed games. Presented by Lakeview Putt and Play
The Haunted Trail: Family friendly heart pumping walk with 16 live action scenes
Aerial Glow Trail: Guest ages 4 years and over can climb on two of our aerial trails illuminated with thousands of multi-colored twinkle and laser lights (Combo Pass required)
Festival Tent: Featuring Little Ghouls play area, meet our sponsors, balloon art, face painting, and delicious treats: hot Mellow Mushroom pizza, fresh donuts & popcorn, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Burial beer, hot cocoa, s’mores and sodas
Sensory Friendly Night: Presented by Burial Beer Co. and Great Smiles on Friday Oct. 21st. Check in at the Sensory Friendly booth by Pirates Cove for special services provided by Camp Lakey Gap.
What is Boo to Hunger? It is our way of giving back to our community. For every Haunted Trail Ticket, $1 is donated to Manna Food Back which turns into 4 meals. Last year we raised $5,600 which is 22,400 meals. In the last two years, we have raised money for 38,400 meals.
May I bring our own food & beverages? There will also be Mellow Mushroom Pizza, Doughnuts, Popcorn, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Local Beer and Coffee/Hot Chocolate for sale.
Do I need to fill out a waiver if we just came to the Adventure Center or Kolo Bike Park? Yes, the Combo Pass waiver includes the Haunted Trail waiver and a new one must be completed each year. Here is the link!
Do I need to purchase tickets in advance? You may purchase tickets for the Haunted Trail at the door. The Haunted Trail does not sell out. HOWEVER, if you are interested in the Aerial Glow Trail, we HIGHLY recommend purchasing combo tickets in advance. The Aerial Glow Trail will sell out.
What happens if it is raining? We will operate the Haunted Trail/Glow Trail in the rain. If you have a Haunted Trail only ticket, we will honor your ticket on another day. If you have an Aerial Glow Trail Combo Pass, you need to come on the day you purchased your ticket. In the event of extreme weather and we need to cancel the event for safety, we will notify advance ticket holders, post on our websites and our social media.
The Haunted Trail 