The Haunting of Pumpkin Jack
Are you Brave enough to walk into the darkness of the Horseman’s Trail to find Pumpkin Jack and come face to face with the Headless Horseman?
It Can Be Done, But Can You Do It?
How Fast Can You Walk?
Will the Horseman Catch You?
Some Questions Can’t Be Answered Until You WALK THE DARK TRAIL!
Remember You Are On Foot and Walking All Alone in the Dark!
We’re Here to Scare
QUICK DETAILS
Things to know before you go
Scare factor:Â Scary
Appropriate For: Ages 12+
Organization Type: Commercial/For profit
Category: Haunted House
Additional info: Outdoor Events, Touching not allowed, Free parking
DATES & TIMES
Witness the horror, while it lasts
We’re all wrapped for the season. Check back soon for the latest calendar updates!
FAQ
Answers to common questions
WARNING: Headless Horseman Haunted Attractions contains scenes that some guests may find disturbing.
Magic Moon Farm, Inc. d/b/a Headless Horseman Haunted Attractions reserves the right to refuse a ride to any patron at any time, for any reason. Your ride ticket is a revocable license and can be taken with admission refused. All patrons will voluntarily assume all risks and dangers associated with each and every attraction and agrees to release the operator(s), affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and landlord from any liability, harm, injury or death, cost or expense whatsoever that may arise directly or indirectly from attending this attraction. This is an outdoor attraction which is held in the dark! APPROPRIATE ATTIRE IS REQUIRED. You will experience audio & visual disturbances, low visibility, strobe lights, fog, damp and/or wet conditions, encounter uneven walking surfaces in a physically demanding environment. While every effort is made to ensure your safety, you should not participate if you are, including but not limited to: pregnant; suffer from claustrophobia; are prone to seizures; have heart, back, or respiratory problems.
Yes, per person.
No, monsters/actors do not touch guests. But we will scare you.
Certified service dogs, only.
Reserve/purchase online to guarantee entry.
If the weather impacts our operation, a closing announcement will be posted on our website, Facebook Page, and our phone system. In addition, you will receive an e-mail that will instruct you how to change your online reservation yourself, to a future date for the current season. Please choose your new date and time as soon as possible to obtain your new reservation for the current season. SORRY THERE ARE NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS, ALL TICKETS MUST BE USED IN THE CURRENT SEASON.
A closing announcement will be posted on our website, Facebook page, and our phone system. The most efficient way to find out is to check our website. In addition, you will receive an e-mail that will instruct you how to change your online reservation yourself, to a future date for the current season. Please choose your new date and time as soon as possible to obtain your new reservation for the current season. SORRY, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS, ALL TICKETS MUST BE USED IN THE CURRENT SEASON.
You must be at least 16 years old to work for Headless Horseman Haunted Attractions. All positions are available during the season, primarily weekend evenings. Please see our Schedule for our Dates of Operation. Please call 845-339-2666 to schedule an interview or with any questions about employment opportunities.
We have a walking trail visual attraction, our walk thru corn maze attractions and haunted houses. In addition, we have eateries, gift shops, and donut bakery. We also have Headless Horseman Escape Rooms, which require a separate ticket purchase.
Due to the nature of our attraction, this is NOT recommended for children under the age of 13. Children 8 (or younger) will NOT be allowed on any evening walk through, in the corn maze, or haunted houses. Children age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
A ticket date or time can be changed subject to a rescheduling fee of $10.00 plus $0.80 NYS sales tax per ticket. Change subject to availability.
RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
When you arrive at Headless Horseman Hayrides, you will walk to the ticket booths, and must go to the Ticket Window to exchange your reservation confirmation for a ticket. On site ticket sales are sold at the discretion of management and depend on availability. RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED! Thereafter, you will walk to our Midway, and to the Walking Trail Staging Area.
After completing the Walking Trail, you will walk thru the Corn Maze Attractions and Haunted Houses, Stage Show, Gift Shops, and food concessions.
You will experience walking through dimly lit areas, gravel terrain, and up and down hill walking areas.
Guests cannot wear flip flops, high heels, or sandals. We suggest shoes with laces, boot,s or sneakers.
No, there are not chairs or stop stations. You can walk at your own pace, but remember there are other groups behind you.
Please do not bring a flash light. The walking trail has enough light to safely walk.
If you are fully vaccinated, you do not have to wear a mask. If you want to wear a mask that is up to you. We follow all New York State and Center for Disease Control requirements.
Approximately 2 hours, and stay as long as you like.
Unfortunately, yes.
Making a reservation secures you a space on whatever night you would like to come.
You should arrive approximately 30 minutes early to redeem your tickets, and walk to the midway and staging area.
We accept cash as well as Visa, Mastercard and Discover. We have an ATM machine on site.
We certainly hope so!
No, if you decide to leave we will not grant a refund.
Come and see!
Yes, specialty lighting is used throughout.
Yes, Dr. Dark’s Sideshow is haunted with clowns.
ABOUT US
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Headless Horseman Haunted Attractions has received numerous awards and honors:
- Named #2 Haunted Attraction for 2019Â by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award
- America’s Scariest Haunted House in the Northeast by MTV
- #1 in America two consecutive years by HauntWorld Magazine
- #1 Hallow Scream by The Weather Channel
- World’s Best Haunted Hayride by AOL News
- #1 on the Planet by New York Daily News
- “One of America’s Best Hometown Haunts” by Fangoria Magazine
- #1 Outdoor Attraction by American Airlines
- #1 Scream Park and Hayride in America by HauntWorld Magazine
- #1 by USA Today
In addition, Headless Horseman is consistently named in the Top Ten Haunted Attractions by CNBC and AOL. It has been featured on The Travel Channel, Comedy Central, Emeril Live, Good Morning America, Nightline, CBS Evening News, The Today Show’s segment “Sara in the City” and several national magazines.
Headless Horseman Haunted Attractions is located in Ulster Park, NY, part of the Historic Haunted Hudson Valley. The historic manor circa 1793 incorporates over sixty-five acres of naturally landscaped property including foreboding woods, surreal ponds, fruit orchards and more. Headless Horseman Haunted Attractions is a unique, immersive experience with a theme that changes each Halloween season.
Headless Horseman continually evolves with unusual monsters, amazing illusions, stunning special fx, unique and original costumes, makeup, animations and frightening detail created by our sister company American Made Monster Studios. Only the courageous will survive the intense encounters with the infamous Headless Horseman.
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