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Clyde, TX · Under 30 min from Abilene · Under 2 hrs from Fort Worth · (325) 665-2349

Fall & Halloween season · Haunted after dark

The Forgotten Forest Haunted Trail
near Abilene, TX

A walking trail through the woods by day and a giant outdoor haunted house after dark, with a 3-story Victorian house, live actors, fog, lights and sound. Less than 30 minutes from Abilene in Clyde.

20–30Minute walk
3-storyVictorian house
~7:30pmHaunt begins
IncludedDaytime trail

See it for yourself

Take a walk through the Forgotten Forest

A 20 to 30 minute walking trail through the woods. By day it is a shaded stroll past custom-built props. After dark the 3-story Victorian house, fog, lights, sounds and live actors take over.

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Creepy figure on the Forgotten Forest haunted trail at night at Denton Valley Farms in Clyde, TXFall wagon with pumpkins and hay bales at Denton Valley Farms near Abilene
CustombuiltOn the farm

The forest

A forest that comes alive after dark

Our giant outdoor haunted house is a walking trail that spans several acres. By day, stroll through the tree-shaded forest and take in the custom-built fall structures and props. After dark, it comes alive with actors, lights, sounds and special effects.

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    Built on the farmStructures and props designed and built right here.
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    A 3-story Victorian houseCustom built in the middle of the forest.
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    Live actors at nightEvery Friday and Saturday night in October.

Pick your fright level

A stroll by day, a scare by night

The daytime trail is family friendly. After dark, the forest is geared toward older kids and grown-ups.

Daytime · Sat & Sun 10am to 5pm

The walking trail

A shaded walk through the forest past custom-built fall structures and props. Included with general admission.

Included with admission
After dark · Fri & Sat from ~7:30pm

The haunted forest

A 20 to 30 minute walk with live actors, fog, lights, sounds and special effects, through the 3-story Victorian house.

$15 with admissionAfter Dark combo $34

Before you go

Tips for the trail

The trail is real dirt and sand through the woods, so come ready to walk.

  • Wear closed-toe shoes
  • Bring younger kids by day
  • Come after dark for the scares
  • Combine with the paintball ride

The forest at a glance

Daytime trailSat & Sun 10 to 5
After darkFri & Sat ~7:30pm
Walk time20 to 30 min
Daytime priceIncluded
After dark$15 + admission
After Dark combo$34

Getting here

The Forgotten Forest near Abilene

8750 County Road 224, Clyde, TX 79510

Less than 30 minutes southeast of Abilene. Some GPS apps send people north of us, so from Abilene:

  1. Take Hwy 36 toward Cross Plains, 7.9 miles past FM 1750.
  2. Turn left on FM 604 at the old red Denton Valley Store.
  3. Go 1.5 miles, then turn left on County Road 224 at our sign.
  4. Turn right through the double silver gates. Parking is free.

Get driving directions

Driving in from farther away? We’re just a short drive west of Weatherford and less than 2 hours west of Fort Worth and the metroplex. From Midland or Odessa, take I-20 east to Abilene, then follow our directions from Abilene.

Forest questions

Forgotten Forest FAQ

By day it’s a walking trail and not scary. After dark it’s a giant outdoor haunted house with live actors, fog, lights and sounds, geared toward older kids and grown-ups.

The daytime trail is included with general admission. After dark it’s $15 plus general admission, or included in the $34 After Dark combo (October 2026 prices).

Daytime Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 5pm. After dark Fridays and Saturdays from around 7:30pm to close.

Every Friday and Saturday night in October has live actors in the forest.

About 20 to 30 minutes to walk the trail.

Closed-toe shoes. The trail is real dirt and sand through the woods.

It’s our fall haunted trail near Abilene, open after dark on Friday and Saturday nights during the fall season, with live actors every Friday and Saturday in October and a 3-story Victorian house in the woods.

Fall at Denton Valley Farms

Dare to walk the forest?

Daytime strolls and after-dark scares, less than 30 minutes from Abilene.