Halloween Hikes in Roswell returns to Chattahoochee Nature Center October 23–25, 2026, with a self-guided family route and a longer Haunted Quest. Choose the experience that fits your party before selecting a ticket time, rather than assuming the two trails offer the same walk.

The official Halloween Hikes page lists Friday and Saturday, October 23–24, from 6–10 p.m., and Sunday, October 25, from 5–9 p.m. The venue is 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell. These evening event hours are separate from ordinary daytime visiting hours.

The nature center’s dated October 25 event listing confirms the 2026 weekend. Admission covers the self-guided hike, Haunted Quest and evening activities. Food and beverage purchases still need a separate budget; an admission ticket does not establish an all-inclusive meal.

Match the route to your companions

The organizer describes the traditional self-guided hike as half a mile and the Haunted Quest as a mile-and-a-half loop. It estimates about 45 minutes for each experience, but your party’s pace and activity stops can change how long you actually spend.

The family hike follows a map between themed houses, with costumed woodland characters, activities and treats. The Quest adds a scavenger-hunt challenge inspired by Samhain traditions. It is recommended for ages 12 and older, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Talk through that choice before purchasing. A child who enjoys costumes and candy may not want a longer mystery route after dark. Select one priority and treat additional games or crafts as optional rather than promising everyone a complete circuit of both experiences.

Strollers are permitted on both event trails, according to the organizer. Permission alone does not describe every surface or guarantee suitability for a particular stroller. Our nature-center surface guide provides background for a separate daytime visit; ask the center about any essential event-night access need.

Plan around your entry time

The event page lists advance general-public tickets at $25 and day-of tickets at $30 per person. Its $20 member rate is specifically described as a presale offer. That earlier offer is not a promise of the same price for a purchase today. Check the live ticket selection before paying.

Your ticket time is your entry time. The center asks visitors to arrive at least 30 minutes beforehand because parking is limited and encourages carpooling. Do not interpret the four-hour event window as permission to arrive whenever you like with a timed ticket.

The FAQ says no hikes or quests begin after 9 p.m. Friday–Saturday or 8 p.m. Sunday. Leave room between entry, refreshments and your selected route. Reaching the grounds near closing does not guarantee time to begin every activity.

Walk-up admission may be available, but it is not assured. The organizer directs visitors to check entry-time availability and says ticket sales are non-refundable. If a particular date is essential, settle the booking before committing your whole group to the drive.

Bring a credit or debit card for concessions, food trucks and the bar. The event runs rain or shine, with activities potentially moved indoors during severe weather. Recheck organizer notices, choose suitable layers and follow the posted restrictions, including no pets or bikes.

For another Roswell outing, our Old Mill Park guide covers a separate daytime bridge-and-waterfall visit. Keep the event ticket, route choice and arrival time together. Those three decisions matter more than trying to fit every attraction into one evening.