The Haunted Trail is the perfect bone-chilling adventure to enjoy during the Halloween season! This is where fear and fun collide for a spine-tingling experience that you’ll never forget.

Brave souls embark on a hayride from Dam West Boat Ramp to the Little Prairie Nature Trail, where your hike on the Haunted Trail will begin with ghosts, goblins and ghouls awaiting you.

Admission to the trail is $10 per person; all proceeds will go to support the Fireworks Spectacular.

• Food vendors will be located at the Dam West Boat Ramp.
• The Haunted Trail is recommended for ages 10+
• Tickets can only be purchased with cash each night of the event.
• Tickets may sell out earlier than 9:00 p.m.
• This event involves a hayride and walking along an unpaved trail, therefore strollers or wagons are not permitted.

The Haunted Trail is supported by groups who volunteer their time to set up spooky spots along the Little Prairie Nature Trail and haunt the visitors as they pass through. If you are interested in volunteering on the trail contact Peggy Hilmes at 618-594-4354.

Visit our Event Page for more details.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact:
Carlyle Lake Project Office at 618-594-2484.

The Haunted Trail is the perfect bone-chilling adventure to enjoy during the Halloween season! This is where fear and fun collide for a spine-tingling experience that you’ll never forget.

Brave souls embark on a hayride from Dam West Boat Ramp to the Little Prairie Nature Trail, where your hike on the Haunted Trail will begin with ghosts, goblins and ghouls awaiting you.

Admission to the trail is $10 per person; all proceeds will go to support the Fireworks Spectacular.

• Food vendors will be located at the Dam West Boat Ramp.
• The Haunted Trail is recommended for ages 10+
• Tickets can only be purchased with cash each night of the event.
• Tickets may sell out earlier than 9:00 p.m.
• This event involves a hayride and walking along an unpaved trail, therefore strollers or wagons are not permitted.

The Haunted Trail is supported by groups who volunteer their time to set up spooky spots along the Little Prairie Nature Trail and haunt the visitors as they pass through. If you are interested in volunteering on the trail contact Peggy Hilmes at 618-594-4354.

Visit our Event Page for more details.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact:
Carlyle Lake Project Office at 618-594-2484.

Grab your friends, dress in spooktacular attire if desired, and partake in the Halloween Hustle 5k & Fun Run.
You’ll get to hustle atop beautiful Carlyle Lake in true Halloween fashion.

Register online at: https://runsignup.com/race/il/Carlyle/FriendsofCarlyleLakeHalloweenHustle

Proceeds will benefit the Friends of Carlyle Lake, an association, striving to foster an appreciation of natural, cultural, and recreational resources at Carlyle Lake. As a new association, they look forward to supporting unique projects and educational opportunities for our local community and visitors. Visit the Friends of Carlyle Lake Facebook page for more information on the organization.

A bid opening for the Christmas in Carlyle shirts will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 3:15 p.m. at Carlyle City Hall located at 1110 Mulliken Street, Carlyle, IL 62231.