The Dead End Hayride
Haunted attraction · Wyoming · Minnesota
Billed as Minnesota's scariest haunted hayride, this attraction at Pinehaven Farm in Wyoming, north of the Twin Cities, bundles a wagon ride, a walk-through and a haunted cornfield into one general-admission ticket. The first wagon rolls out 30 minutes after sunset.
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Plan your visit
Fri/Sat in Sept, most nights in Oct; start times shift from 7pm to 5pm
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 8–October 12
Color builds from September 24 · mostly bare by October 30
Sampled at The Dead End Hayride’s own coordinates and elevation (280 m) rather than a regional average.
48 weather points cover Minnesota, and the model shifts their answer 9 days earlier, which is what it takes to match 2 published peak dates from smokymountains.com. Minnesota is running 1 day later than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to The Dead End Hayride
You get about 25 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 19. Against Minnesota overall, that is 6 days later.
It is roughly 29 mi out of Minneapolis.
The Dead End Hayride on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Minnesota, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is The Dead End Hayride open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 18 – Nov 1. Fri/Sat in Sept, most nights in Oct; start times shift from 7pm to 5pm. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does The Dead End Hayride peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 8–October 12 (best estimate October 10). Color starts around September 24 and is mostly bare by October 30.
- How do I get to The Dead End Hayride?
- The Dead End Hayride is in Wyoming. The closest city is Minneapolis, about 29 mi away. It's part of Minnesota's fall lineup.
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