Rural Hill Corn Maze
Corn maze · Huntersville · North Carolina
A corn maze cut into the fields of a working historic farm just north of Charlotte, open Friday through Sunday mornings into afternoons through October. Rural Hill also raises Scottish Highland cattle and hosts the Loch Norman Highland Games, so there is more here than the maze alone.
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Plan your visit
Weekends only
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 10–November 14
Color builds from October 31 · mostly bare by December 5
Sampled at Rural Hill Corn Maze’s own coordinates and elevation (219 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 25 weather points across North Carolina, nudged 6 days later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. North Carolina is running 3 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Rural Hill Corn Maze
The color window runs about 21 days, holding until around November 21. Against North Carolina overall, that is 3 days earlier.
This one is within Charlotte itself, which makes it an easy half day.
Rural Hill Corn Maze on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of North Carolina, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Rural Hill Corn Maze open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 5 – Oct 31. Weekends only. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Rural Hill Corn Maze peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 10–November 14 (best estimate November 12). Color starts around October 31 and is mostly bare by December 5.
- How do I get to Rural Hill Corn Maze?
- Rural Hill Corn Maze is in Huntersville. The closest city is Charlotte, about 12 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of North Carolina's fall lineup.
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