Haunted Trails at Goose Lake Park
Haunted attraction · Anchorage · Alaska
Anchorage Parks and Recreation turns a stretch of Goose Lake Park into a scare route after dark for one October night, with a gentler Enchanted Trail version for younger kids the next afternoon. A shuttle runs from the University of Alaska Anchorage for both events.
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Plan your visit
Haunted Trail Fri Oct 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Enchanted Trail Sat Oct 17, 3-5 p.m.
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: September 7–September 11
Color builds from September 2 · mostly bare by September 23
Sampled at Haunted Trails at Goose Lake Park’s own coordinates and elevation (45 m) rather than a regional average.
Alaska is sampled at 465 weather points, and that answer already agrees with 2 published peak dates from smokymountains.com, so nothing is added to it. Alaska is running 7 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Haunted Trails at Goose Lake Park
Good color holds through about September 16, giving you roughly 14 days from the first turn to past peak. Against Alaska overall, that is 7 days later. The 148 ft elevation accounts for most of the difference.
It is in Anchorage, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.
Haunted Trails at Goose Lake Park on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Alaska, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Haunted Trails at Goose Lake Park open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 16 – Oct 17. Haunted Trail Fri Oct 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Enchanted Trail Sat Oct 17, 3-5 p.m.. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Haunted Trails at Goose Lake Park peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for September 7–September 11 (best estimate September 9). Color starts around September 2 and is mostly bare by September 23.
- How do I get to Haunted Trails at Goose Lake Park?
- Haunted Trails at Goose Lake Park is in Anchorage. The closest city is Anchorage, about 3 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Alaska's fall lineup.
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