Haunted Hayrides In Upstate New York 2025

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When the fall air gets crisp, pumpkins glow, and leaves crunch underfoot, it’s officially haunted hayride season. Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and broader Upstate New York are packed with spooky thrills from classic hayrides to walk-through nightmare trails. Here’s a roundup of confirmed attractions for 2025 with links to their official sites for the latest details and ticket info just in time for the Halloween season.If you have any we should add to our list, email david.wheeler@townsquaremedia.com.

Central New York Haunted Hayrides For 2025

13th Hour Rising Haunted Hayride — 84 Merritt Rd, Fulton, NY 13069

This place is super creepy, tucked on a dark, desolate road where the atmosphere does half the work. Their hayride is known for being intense, so bring someone who actually likes being terrified.

Demon Acres Haunted House & Hayride — 341 Co Rte 36, Hannibal, NY 13074

Think backwoods horror and demented hillbillies. Demon Acres mixes a haunted hayride with a haunted house for a full night of jump scares and creepy atmosphere.

Frightmare Farms Haunted Scream Park — 4816 State Route 49, Palermo, NY 13069

A massive scream park that includes a hayride and multiple scare attractions — they’re pros by now (14th season in 2025), so expect polished sets and high production value.

The Last Ride Haunted House & Hayride — 291 Johnson Rd, Parish, NY 13131

Classic local haunt with both a hayride and haunted house. It’s one of those old-school community scares that gets louder each year as fans spread the word.

Mohawk Valley Haunted Hayrides For 2025

Schuyler Farms — Haunted Corn Maze — 1124 Route 29, Schuylerville, NY 12871

Famous for its haunted corn maze, Schuyler Farms runs spooky nights on Fridays and Saturdays. They are a clever, fun scare that works great for groups and families who want scares without ultra-gore.

Wood Creek Hollow Haunted Nights — 3986 Wood Creek Rd, Rome, NY 13440

Not a hayride, but their “Psycho Path” haunted trail is a big local draw. It's a walk-through experience that’s been updated for 2025 and delivers tight, immersive scares.

Broader Upstate New York (Capital Region & Hudson Valley) Haunted Hayrides For 2025

Double M Haunted Hayrides — 678 Route 67, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

This is a classic celebrating 35 years in 2025. Expect a traditional hayride with updated scenes and plenty of local legend built into the experience.

Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses — 778 Broadway, Ulster Park, NY 12487

It's a legendary attraction in the Hudson Valley that is very theatrical, large-scale, and a bucket-list haunt for many. Their haunted hayride is iconic and the overall production is top-tier.

Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester — 3329 Eddy Rd, Williamson, NY 14589

A hayride through apple orchards and woods. Search their name on Facebook for the latest announcements and ticket links.

Night Terrors Haunted Farm — 4193 State Route 7, Schoharie, NY 12157

Night Terrors returns for 2025 with immersive sets and adrenaline-pumping moments. Great for folks who want a little extra production value along with their screams.

Nightmares at Liberty Ridge Farm — 29 Bevis Rd, Schaghticoke, NY 12154

Capital Region's favorite with multiple haunted experiences including a terrifying walk-through. Known for creative sets and a lively local fanbase.

The Great Escape — Fright Fest — 1172 State Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804

Enjoy haunted mazes, scare zones, and rides after dark. Perfect if you want roller-coaster thrills paired with spooky entertainment.

Remember

This roundup was written for fall 2025. Make sure you always confirm dates and availability directly with each attraction before planning your trip.

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