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Haunted Woods (Mare Witch)

2027 dates TBA Very scary

Haunted trail / hayride in Carlisle, IA. 1478 Gateway Dr, Carlisle, IA

Type: Haunted trail / hayride
Dates: 2027 dates TBA
Hours: 2026: Oct 2-Nov 1 on select nights; 7-9 PM Wed/Thu/Sun, 7-11 PM Fri-Sat
Cost: 2026: $20 cash only; opening night $10 for charity
Scare level: Very scary

Outdoor walk through a haunted forest southeast of Des Moines, now in its fifth Mare Witch storyline. It is known for distraction scares that set up the next jump.

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