Fear Factory SLC

Haunted attraction · Salt Lake City · Utah

A haunt built into a derelict cement plant in Salt Lake's industrial west side: six buildings, some six stories high, plus two underground passages. Buzzfeed ranked it #3 in the world, and USA Today and the Travel Channel have both put it in the US top ten.

Best for: Haunt fans who want scale and vertical sets

Don’t miss

  • Six buildings, up to six stories
  • Two underground passages
  • Ranked #3 in the world

Plan your visit

2026 season: Sep 18 – Nov 1.

Select nights

Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 9–October 13

Color builds from September 28 · mostly bare by November 2

Color starts: September 28Peak: October 11Bare: November 2AugustDecember

Sampled at Fear Factory SLC’s own coordinates and elevation (1294 m) rather than a regional average.

46 weather points cover Utah, and the model shifts their answer 5 days earlier, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. How the forecast works

When to go to Fear Factory SLC

The color window runs about 22 days, holding until around October 20. That is about 3 days earlier than Utah as a whole. Height explains the gap, since this sits at 4,245 ft. It sits at 4,245 ft, high enough to turn before the valleys do.

It is in Salt Lake City, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.

Fear Factory SLC on the map

Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Utah, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Frequently asked

When is Fear Factory SLC open in 2026?
The 2026 season runs Sep 18 – Nov 1. Select nights. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
When does Fear Factory SLC peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 9–October 13 (best estimate October 11). Color starts around September 28 and is mostly bare by November 2.
How do I get to Fear Factory SLC?
Fear Factory SLC is in Salt Lake City. The closest city is Salt Lake City, about 1 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Utah's fall lineup.

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