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.
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Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 9–October 13
Color builds from September 28 · mostly bare by November 2
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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