6 Haunted Trails to Enjoy This Spooky Season in Charlotte, North Carolina

• Scarrigan Farms

  Up first, is Scarrigan Farms. This 200+ acre farm turns into a spooky trial that you cannot even imagine. The trail opens the last weekend of September and will run every weekend throughout October up until November 1st. They pride themselves on being one of the scariest trails to experience in the state and it is not recommended for children under the age of 12. The trail is 40 minutes long and throughout the way you run into different scary, creepy creatures. Get your reservations online to secure your spot and get spooked through the woods and see how many times you jump! 

   

• The 13th Acre

  Okay, but the name alone kind of freaks me out. The 13th Acre is a silent, haunted trail located just outside of Charlotte in Monroe, NC. Unknown creatures are living throughout the trail and will poop out at any given moment. There is only one chance to turn back once the trail has begun, otherwise, be prepared to make it all the way through! This year, the trail will begin Friday, September 20th, and last until Halloween night. The acre comes with two different attractions a haunted cemetery trail and a twisted trail through the woods. Pick your poison or be like me and kind of want to do both! I’m certainly intrigued! 

• Hickory Grove Haunted Trail

  Now, here is one that I got to experience last year. It’s Hickory Grove Haunted Trail in Gastonia, NC. The trail has been scaring locals and visitors for over 30 years. As someone who doesn’t really get scared often, this one did get me to jump a few times. There is so much going on throughout the haunted trial that makes you have to pay attention and be on alert. This trial is one of the oldest and original haunted activities in the Charlotte area. The trail is open every day throughout the month of October, concluding on weekdays. So, get spooked at any given moment you choose. 

• Booger Jim's Hollow

  Now, if you are willing to take a bit of a drive (depending on where you live) this trail in Blacksburg, SC might be worth trying! Just an hour outside of Charlotte is Booger Jim’s Hollow which includes a haunted house, doll house, and haunted trial. Now, what are the odds that one of these doesn’t terrify you, right? The trail surrounds the legend of Booger Jim, a quiet man who snapped and murdered both his wife and child in a moment of rage before killing himself. Now, the story wounds spooky so I wonder what the trail is like. The trail begins the last weekend of September and is open every weekend until November 2 and also on Halloween night. 

   

• SCarowinds

  Here is one a bit more local to Charlotte, and in my opinion, more family-friendly since it’s not as scary. It’s SCarowinds. Ever wondered what it’s like to be on a roller coaster in the dark? Well, SCarowinds is your chance to experience some of your favorite rides and theme park with a haunted twist. Enjoy random creatures poking around corners, haunted games, and more when you check out SCarowinds. Now, for those not wanting to be scared, they do offer No Boo necklaces which is why I refer to it being more family-friendly for those wanting to bring younger kids. It may not be the scariest thing, but you will have a great time and there are a few creatures that will pop out at any given moment. It is open on select nights starting September 13th. 

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• Maze of Terror

  If you’re wanting to drive out to China Grove, check out Maze of Terror. There is a combination of both indoor and outdoor spooky adventures for you to be spooked about while enjoying. There is a haunted hayride (which is one of my favorite things places can have), haunted houses, and more for everyone to enjoy (or not enjoy, depending on your feelings). There is also a haunted corn maze, which when you say out loud already sounds quite terrifying if you ask me. Yeah, sign me up! The trail opens up the last weekend of September!