The Grave Path
The trail opens where the trees close in. Lantern light gutters over leaning headstones and freshly turned earth — and the ground here doesn't always stay still. Keep to the path. Whatever is buried out here knows the way back.
Arundel Volunteer Fire Department
Station 7 Terror Trail
Three-quarters of a mile of dark. You won't walk it alone.
About
Terror Trail is a three-quarter-mile haunted walk through the dark Maryland woods — fog in the low ground, light in the trees where it shouldn't be, and something moving just past the edge of the path. It's built and performed by local volunteers, and every ticket goes straight back into the community that puts it on.
Admission
Tickets & Prices
- Terror Trail Admission Three-quarters of a mile of haunted woods. Recommended for ages 8+. $30
- Boo Loop The gentle, glowing family walk — friendly frights for the little ones. $10
- Groups of 10 or more $20 Terror Trail · $5 Boo Loop Maze, per person Bring the whole crew — ask at the ticket booth.
- $2 off Active-duty & veteran military, first responders, teachers, medical personnel In appreciation for your service — mention it at the booth.
- $2 off with a food donation Bring canned food for the local food pantry One discount per ticket.
What to Expect
The Highlights
Pumpkin Hollow
A thousand carved faces flicker in the hollow, grinning from every stump and fencepost. Somewhere among them is a face that turns to watch you pass. You won't know which one until it's already behind you.
The Watchers in the Trees
Look up. The silhouettes strung between the branches aren't scarecrows, and they aren't as far away as they look. They don't move while you're watching. That's the trouble — you can't watch all of them at once.
Fog & Firelight
The low ground fills with fog you can lean on, lit from below by bonfires that throw shapes that shouldn't have anything casting them. Follow the firelight. Trust the fog less.
Under the Harvest Moon
The trail ends beneath the harvest moon, where the last of the dark gives way to the glow of the fairgrounds — kettle corn, warm cider, and the nervous laughter of everyone who just made it out. You did make it out. Didn't you?
Bring the Whole Family: The Boo Loop
Not everyone's ready for the Terror Trail — and that's what the Boo Loop is for. A gentler, glowing walk with friendly skeletons, storybook witches, fairy castles, our “Boo Zoo,” and a scavenger hunt for the kids. Costumes encouraged. Nightmares not included.
Know Before You Go
- Free off-site parking with a free shuttle to the trail.
- Gates/parking open 7:00 PM · trail opens 7:30 PM · last tickets ~10:00 PM.
- Terror Trail recommended for ages 8+. Younger crew? The Boo Loop is made for them.
- Rain or shine — dress warm and wear closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting muddy.
- Natural, uneven wooded path; contact us ahead of time for accessibility needs.
- Cash and card welcome at the gate; tickets also available online in advance.
Tickets & Payments
Tickets are sold online (use the Buy tickets button) and in person at the firehouse’s newly renovated training building during operating hours. At the ticket center we take cash and card only.
By the way — if you want to see what we do with your ticket money, look at the building where we sell tickets. Station 7 used your support to turn it from storage into a training center for our fire and rescue volunteers. From all of us at the station house and the trail: thank you.
Group Rates & Discounts
Groups of 10 or more: Terror Trail $20 per person and Boo Loop Maze $5 per person.
In appreciation for the dedication of our community: $2 off for active-duty and veteran military members, first responders, teachers, and medical personnel — and for anyone who brings canned food for the local food pantry.
Weather
We are an outdoor venue. When rain or bad weather is in the forecast we evaluate as the night goes on — we have been known to wait out a shower and open later, or close early, depending on what Mother Nature decides. We always strive to open. Tonight’s status is posted at the top of this page and on our Facebook page.
Boo Loop Maze & Scavenger Hunt
We keep making improvements to our annual Boo Loop, with mildly spooky fun in the maze and fun new scenes each year.
Step into different realms as they prepare for Halloween in their own way. Watch the fairies decorate the castle — but don’t let them run you down. Join the skeletons taking in the woods; they won’t have a bone to pick with you after. Test out your best cackle as you approach the witches making their latest brew. And for our animal lovers, the Boo Zoo: your littles can’t pet them, but let their minds imagine dinosaurs and other creatures among us. Then find your way out through the eerie twists and turns.
The scavenger hunt is back too. Put your detective skills to the test as you search for hidden items throughout the Boo Loop — a perfect way for friends and family to work together spotting the littlest details.
Costumes Welcome
Station 7 Terror Trail welcomes children (in age or at heart) in costume all season long. Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for a spooky, thrilling adventure — our team is dedicated to a safe and enjoyable night for all, and we can’t wait to see what our young guests come up with.
Souvenirs & Concessions
We’ve partnered with a local maker to offer a souvenir booth: T-shirts, water bottles, and more. Stop by on your way home — popular items sell out fast.
Hungry? Funnel cakes, deep-fried Oreos and Twinkies with all the toppings, Italian ice and hand-dipped ice cream, plus hot coffee, cocoa, hot apple cider, and fresh-squeezed lemonade.
Safety Rules
- Most importantly: DO NOT RUN. The trail is full of things that will trip you.
- No photography, video, or flashlights — it spoils the scares for you and everyone behind you.
- Leave phones and valuables locked in your car; anything you carry goes in a deep, closable pocket.
- We can’t stop the show for lost items — report a loss at the ticket booth and we’ll tell you if staff find it before closing.
- Disruptive patrons are removed from the trail without a refund.
- Keep your language clean and respectful — this is a family event run entirely by volunteers.
- No smoking on the trail (fire hazard). No drugs, alcohol, or weapons.
- Don’t touch our actors and they won’t touch you.
When
Mark Your Calendar
- Parking opens7:00 PM
- Trail opens7:30 PM
- Last ticket sold10:00 PM
- Shuttle runs7:00 – 10:00 PM
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Open nights · 7:30 – 10:00 PM
- Fri Oct 2 Opening Night
- Sat Oct 3
- Fri Oct 9
- Sat Oct 10
- Fri Oct 16
- Sat Oct 17
- Fri Oct 23
- Sat Oct 24
- Fri Oct 30
- Sat Oct 31 Final Fright
Where
Getting Here
Park here
Davidsonville Park and Ride, 2701 Davidsonville Rd, Davidsonville, MD, 21054
Free parking and a free shuttle from the Davidsonville Park and Ride, south of the firehouse. All patrons park and ride the shuttle — it runs from 7:00 PM until the last group is returned. Limited parking for guests with disabilities is available at Station 7 itself.
Parents: please use the lot to drop off and pick up your teens. They are shuttled to the training center for check-in and, if they survive, shuttled back.
Photos
The Reaper in the fog
The lantern path
The Reaper in blue
Graveyard, green light
Witch at the cauldron
Hooded pair
Lit woods
Figure in the smoke
The Reaper, up close
Blue fog in the clearing
Graveyard, blue fog
Hanging figure
Man with a shovel
The entrance to the Terror Trail · 2017
Witch of the woods · 2016
Creepy doll · 2016
Graveyard monster · 2016
Graveyard in the fog
Blue fog on the trail
The path, lit
The lit archway
Haunt ring master · 2017
Green-light scare
Candles at the altar
Haunt member artwork · 2017
From Past Seasons
The Reaper in the fog
The lantern path
The Reaper in blue
Graveyard, green light
Witch at the cauldron
Hooded pair
Lit woods
Figure in the smoke
The Reaper, up close
Blue fog in the clearing
Graveyard, blue fog
Hanging figure
Man with a shovel
The entrance to the Terror Trail · 2017
Witch of the woods · 2016
Creepy doll · 2016
Graveyard monster · 2016
Graveyard in the fog
Blue fog on the trail
The path, lit
The lit archway
Haunt ring master · 2017
Green-light scare
Candles at the altar
Haunt member artwork · 2017
Lend a hand
Volunteer With Us
The Terror Trail is built and run entirely by volunteers — a local crew of haunters who wanted to help the community, working alongside the firefighters of Station 7. We welcome volunteers of all ages, and high-school students can earn community-service hours.
There is a job for everyone, on stage and off: actors, makeup artists and face painters, set builders, lighting and sound, costumes and sewing, ticket takers, parking and shuttle, trail security, and floaters who go wherever the night needs them. Tell us a little about yourself and we will be in touch.
- Actor
- Makeup & face painting
- Set construction
- Lighting & sound
- Costumes & sewing
- Ticket booth
- Parking & shuttle
- Security / trail patrol
- Wherever I’m needed
Local businesses
Sponsor the Event
Local businesses make the Terror Trail possible. Sponsors help us spread the word — flyers at your counter, a poster in your window — and in return your business is listed here with a link, and thanked in front of thousands of patrons every October. Every dollar raised supports the volunteers of the Arundel Volunteer Fire Department.
Questions
Good to Know
It's a genuine haunted attraction with actors, effects, fog, and startle scares — built for a good scream. We recommend it for ages 8 and up. Younger visitors will have more fun on the family-friendly Boo Loop.
The Terror Trail is the full three-quarter-mile haunted walk. The Boo Loop is a shorter, gentler, glowing walk with friendly characters, a scavenger hunt, and no big scares — made for families with little ones.
No — tickets are general admission and good any operating night this season. You can buy online in advance to skip the ticket line, or pay at the gate with cash or card. A Fast Pass gets you to the front of the line.
Parking is free at our off-site lot with a free shuttle to the trail. Gates and parking open at 7:00 PM; the trail opens at 7:30 PM. Watch the signs and our team will point you in.
We run rain or shine. It's a natural wooded path, so dress warm and wear closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting muddy. Only severe weather closes us — check back here for any night-of updates.
Terror Trail is built and run by local volunteers, and every ticket goes straight back into the community that puts it on. You're in for a scare and a good cause at the same time.
Connect
Questions? Say Hello
Station 7 Terror Trail
Three-quarters of a mile of dark. You won't walk it alone.