Haunting at The Ridge

Get ready for Haunting at The Ridge 2023 with New experiences and attractions this season

General admission with Zombie Lounge $32.
Zombie Lounge only $14.
Family 4 pack (any session) $115.
Group Package (25 tickets) $680.
VIP Experience – 10 tickets, Private 1/2 hr. Gazebo prior to trail session with zombie cocktail or mocktail, VIP fast pass, haunted trail. Reserved VIP firepit in Zombie lounge for 10, 1 hr. with smores. $595.

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Are you brave enough to ride a chair lift up the mountain into the dark? There’s no turning back; there’s no escape! Get ready for the haunt of your life! Graveyard Productions brings its trademark thrills and chills to Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort with this one-of-a-kind haunt that is not for the faint of heart.

Your terrifying journey begins with a chair lift ride up the mountain through the darkness, where you’ll catch glimpses of creatures below that travel The Ridge at night. You’ll descend the hill on foot encountering all the mountain’s mysteries. Be sure to stop by the campground; they love to welcome visitors. They may never want you to leave!

Gather your neighbors and join them on your towns date to benefit Local charities.

$2 from each general admission ticket purchased by residents on the dates listed below will be donated to local charities.

Oct. 8th – New Haven County – Oct 15th -Middlefield, Rockfall & Durham – Oct. 22 – Meriden & Wallingford – Oct. 29 – Middletown & Portland

Oct. 28th Costume Party – Prizes for best costumes

The Zombie Lounge

Meet up with friends and family (If you make it off the mountain) at the Zombie Lounge. Hang out by the firepits enjoying music, live entertainment and shows. Zombie themed food and drinks are available.

Zombie lounge passes are included with your haunted trail pass and are available to purchase without the haunted trail. $14 p.p.

Entertainment In the Zombie Lounge – Included with ticket

92. 5 in the Zombie lounge -Joey Brooks and the Country team. 10/6 and 10/27 6-8pm.

DJ’s Dennis Bosse and Alan & Michelle Dominy join us in the lounge 6:30 – 10:00 pm

Fire dancers and sword swallower with snake

Available to purchase

The Zombie Hunt is a glow-in-the-dark paintball adventure! This is a non-contact Halloween themed shooting gallery. Shoot at live-actor zombies and animatronics! Fun for all ages! Buy 50 paintballs for $12 or 100 paintballs for $20. The Hunt begins at the end of The Haunting at the Ridge in the Zombie Lounge and is available only with Zombie Lounge access.

Megan Desrosiers Palmistry September 29, 30, October 14, 21, 27, and 28. $25 for a 15-minute reading

Alicia the medium will be in the lounge – Sept 29th & 30, Oct. 1, 13, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29th $20 fee for a mini-reading

Kerri Lynn Foster Readings With Kerri Lynn LLC – October 1, 7, 22, and 29. 15 minute readings at $25 per person. It will be a mix of oracle/tarot/mediumship as spirit leads.

The Wooden Hatchet – Axe throwing Sept. 30, Oct. 21 & Oct. 28th $10 for 10 Throws or

$2 per Throw

Food trucks – Scatz BBQ, Wayne’s Wings & Things & Gramma Lil’s will be serving delicious food throughout the month.

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Haunting Hours

Haunting at The Ridge family friendly sessions are available: 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, with additional sessions at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday & Sunday’s.

Sessions run hourly throughout the night. Pre-purchase sessions sell out fast.

Fill out the waivers on line prior to coming for easy check in.

Additional Haunting Details

Ticket Pricing

Haunted Trails & Zombie Lounge – $32 per person

You will pick out a time slot when you buy your tickets online. We do expect to sell out many dates and time slots!

We expect you’ll be haunted – and possibly screaming – for about 45 minutes. This will include a short chairlift ride in the dark.

Zombie Lounge only – $14. per person

Even if you can’t handle the haunted trails (no judgement!) you can meet up with friends at the Zombie Lounge. Hang out by the firepits enjoying music, live entertainment and shows. Zombie themed food and drinks are available.

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Can I sign up to scare people?

Absolutely! We’ve started hiring for 2023 Haunting at The Ridge

You’ll need to be 16 or older. No experience is necessary; training will be provided! email [email protected]

We are taking applications for food trucks, DJ’s & Halloween entertainers.

Event FAQs

What’s the recommend age for the haunted trails?

We recommend 8+ yrs. old. You will be taking a aerial chair lift ride through the dark to the top of the mountain and walking down, The trip down is approximately 45 minutes.

Recommend footwear

You must wear proper footwear for walking through the trails. No open toe shoes or sandals. We also do not allow any backpacks or purses on the lifts.

What time should I arrive for my session?

Please be here 25 minutes prior to your session time. Filling out the waiver online will allow for a faster check in. You will check in at the ticketing booth at the back of the rental building ( building on left as you come down the driveway). Then proceed to base mountain for a bag check. No outside food or beverage is allowed.

No guns, knives or weapons of any kind.

Rules for riding the chair lift

The lift is running at a slow pedestrian speed. After being seated in the chair, bring down the safety bar above you. While riding the lift you must remain seated and facing forward at all times. As you approach the top, staff will direct you when to bring the bar back up. When stepping off the chair continue to walk straight forward and follow the path. You can ask the staff to stop the chair to exit.

Any offenses may result in immediate and permanent ejection from park for any individual who is in violation of the rules without refund.

Can I enjoy the Zombie lounge without going down the trails?

We have a special pass for you. Meet friends at the Zombie lounge with a $14 ticket purchase. Hang out at the firepits enjoying music, live entertainment & shows. Zombie themed food and beverages are available for purchase.

Is there a charge for parking?

Parking is free. Parking attendants will direct you into the correct lots. Please leave backpacks and purses in your locked car. They are not allowed on the lifts.

If I need to get off the trail, is there a way out?

Yes, If you need to get off the haunted trail there are staff members along the way to assist you and take you down.

Event Policies

Backpacks or hand bags will NOT be allowed on the lifts.
No Outside Food or beverage is allowed inside the park.
By entering the park you give permission for us to photograph and/or take video footage, for any purpose without payment.
Tickets are non-refundable. You may change your session with a 48 hrs. notice. Changes are based on availability.

Haunting at The Ridge

The Zombie Lounge

Haunting Hours

Additional Haunting Details

Ticket Pricing

Haunted Trails & Zombie Lounge – $32 per person

Zombie Lounge only – $14. per person

Can I sign up to scare people?

We are taking applications for food trucks, DJ’s & Halloween entertainers.

Event FAQs

Event Policies

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