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.
AVFD Station 7, 2485 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, MD 21054
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.
When
Mark Your Calendar
- 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
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.
Station 7 Terror Trail
Three-quarters of a mile of dark. You won't walk it alone.