Terror on the Trail Gives Back

This trail isn’t your average haunted event.  It is a hauntingly horrifying Halloween experience.  Chickens need not go.  However, for those brave souls that do venture into the night on October 20th and 21st, know your screams will support a good cause.

The Story Behind the Trail

The fear you will experience on the trail doesn’t compare to families who find themselves with a critically sick child. Matt Gibson found his youngest son’s half-brother in the NICU for six weeks.  It was through the support of family and friends that Matt found the strength to overcome the stress.  “A lot of people were really good to us during that situation.  I just started doing this to kinda repay all that.”  Families with sick children face lots of expenses along with unimaginable stress.  Donations from this event hopefully ease those burdens.

A New Recipient Each Year

The first recipient of Terror on the Trail was Matt’s son’s half-brother, who was very sick.  The prognosis was very poor.  His mother had to take a year off work.  They didn’t think he would make it.  So friends and family members got together to put on a Halloween experience and raise some funds at the same time.  Now, the young boy is celebrating his 12th birthday.  It’s that empathy Matt has that drives him to raise money for different individuals suffering similar afflictions with the proceeds from each year’s event.

Community Partnerships

Terror on the Trail’s growth has led to some unique opportunities as well.  All the actors and participants making the event happen are volunteers.  Many come from the high school.  In this 11th year, they are excited about beginning an opportunity to further their partnership and offer high school students the chance to have a hand in the success of the trail.  One high school group very involved is FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).  So Terror on the Trail and FBLA will be partnering on a program that will let the students help market the event as well as establish a long term sustaining fund campaign.  Not only do students get makeup and some acting experience for a weekend but they’ll also learn and have the opportunity to implement the business-side of such an endeavor.

This Halloween, treat yourself to a uniquely frightful experience at Terror on the Trail.  Matt promises some scary situations guests can encounter.  Don’t be surprised if you run into Freddy Krueger, Michael Meyers, Pinhead, Jason, or a new edition: The Boy.  You may see anyone in the nightmarish junkyard setting, clown-town, cemetery, or other terrifying scenario.  And just know, your screams go to support a very worthwhile cause.

When & Where

Terror on the Trail is October 20th and 21st from 7 – 11 p.m.

It takes about forty-five minutes to an hour to complete.  Be prepared to walk.  Follow them on Facebook or visit terroronthetrail.org.  It is located at 1445 State Route 416 East in Henderson.

Admission is $15 a person; living or dead.

Warning: This experience is not intended for children and is recommended for ages 16+.