Trail of Terror
Haunted attraction · Wallingford · Connecticut
A volunteer-run outdoor haunted trail through the woods, over forty-five minutes long and one of southern New England's longest-running Halloween traditions. Timed tickets are sold in advance for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights each October.
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Plan your visit
Selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only, not every night
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 20–October 24
Color builds from October 9 · mostly bare by November 13
Sampled at Trail of Terror’s own coordinates and elevation (22 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 4 weather points across Connecticut, nudged 1 day later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Connecticut's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 2 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Trail of Terror
The color window runs about 22 days, holding until around October 31. That runs roughly 1 day later than the rest of Connecticut.
It is roughly 22 mi out of Hartford.
Trail of Terror on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Trail of Terror open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 26 – Oct 30. Selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only, not every night. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Trail of Terror peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 20–October 24 (best estimate October 22). Color starts around October 9 and is mostly bare by November 13.
- How do I get to Trail of Terror?
- Trail of Terror is in Wallingford. The closest city is Hartford, about 22 mi away. It's part of Connecticut's fall lineup.
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