Prepare for scares - Brainerd Dispatch

Spooky characters prepare to scare people along the trail Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, before the start of the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.

The Haunted Trail is a fundraiser for the Arb and runs from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19. The trails are labeled for a low scare experience, high scare and insane high scare. Advance tickets are $20, at the gate $25 and a fast pass is $30. Tickets include all three trails. The trail ends with free games, prizes for kids, treats and entertainment. Concessions are also available.

1/61: Characters from Alice in Wonderland prepare to scare people along the trail Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, before the start of the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.
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2/61: Characters from Alice in Wonderland prepare to scare people along the trail Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, before the start of the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.
Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

3/61: Creepy dolls prepare to scare people along the trail Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, before the start of the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.
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4/61: Millie Holbrook dressed as Alice from Alice in Wonderland walks through a section of trail made to look like Wonderland on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, before the start of the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.
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5/61: Jodi Malecha in a butterfly costume greets people at the start of the line before the trail Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, for the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.
Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

6/61: A scary clown juggles along the trail Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, during the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum..
Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

7/61: The Sanderson sisters from the movie Hocus Pocus prepare to scare people along the trail Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, before the start of the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.
Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

8/61: A scary clown prepares to spook people along the trail Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, before the start of the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.
Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

9/61: Spooky characters prepare to scare people in an Egyptian mummy themed section of the annual Haunted Trail on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Northland Arboretum.
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10/61: Spooky characters prepare to scare people in an Egyptian mummy themed section of the annual Haunted Trail on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Northland Arboretum.
Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

11/61: Characters from the movie “Beetlejuice” pose for a photo in the woods along the trail on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, before the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.
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12/61: The Sanderson sisters from the movie “Hocus Pocus” prepare to scare people along the trail Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, before the start of the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.
Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

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Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

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Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

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Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

Spooky characters prepare to scare people in an Egyptian mummy themed section of the annual Haunted Trail on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Northland Arboretum.

Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

A scary clown prepares to spook people along the trail Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, before the start of the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum. — A scary clown prepares to spook people along the trail on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, before the start of the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.

Jodi Malecha in a butterfly costume greets people at the start of the line before the trail Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, for the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum. — Jodi Malecha in a butterfly costume greets people at the start of the line before the trail on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, for the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.

The Sanderson sisters from the movie "Hocus Pocus" prepare to scare people — The Sanderson sisters from the movie “Hocus Pocus” prepare to scare people along the trail on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, before the start of the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.

Millie Holbrook dressed as Alice from Alice in Wonderland walks through a section of trail made to look like Wonderland — Millie Holbrook dressed as Alice from “Alice in Wonderland” walks through a section of trail made to look like Wonderland on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, before the start of the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.

A scary clown juggles along the trail Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, during the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum..

Two real humans dressed as dolls amongst a bunch of other creepy dolls. — Creepy dolls prepare to scare people along the trail on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, before the start of the annual Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum.

Growing up in the Brainerd lakes area I realized that I never wanted to leave, so it is a true blessing that I was able to find a job at the Dispatch doing something I love. As a visual journalist, I work in the mediums of photography and videography to bring our readers everything from sports, hard news, weather and local events to slice of life documentation of our coverage area.

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