Seasonal & Holidays

Mendham's 'Haunted Hike' Offers A 'Spooktacular' Saturday For All Ages

There are two versions of Mendham's "Haunted Hike," one for kids and a spookier one for anyone who dares.

MENDHAM, NJ — It’s time to lace up those hiking boots for ghoulishly-good fun on the trails, when the Haunted Hike at Ralston/Wysong happens this coming Saturday.

Hosted by Mendham Township Recreation and it begins at the Ralston Playground, near the soccer and baseball fields and by Wysong Park at 326 Mendham Road West. There will be two separate “Haunted Hikes” that night, with check-in at Ralston Park and a suggested $5.00 donation per hiker to enter.

From 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9, will be the “less scary” version of the hike for kids. Those in the fourth grade or younger are required to have an adult walking with them.

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From 7 to 8 p.m. that night is the “super scary” hike for all ages, with characters popping out to create a heart-jumping time along the trail.

With questions about the event, contact David Guida of Mendham Township Recreation and dguida@mendhamtownship.org.

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