Panic In The Pines

Panic in the Pines in Genoa, Ohio, is a thrilling Halloween haunt located at Country Lane Tree Farm, renowned for delivering a bone-chilling experience across three distinct outdoor attractions: the Haunted Hayride, the Trail of Curiosities, and the Woods, all included in a single admission for a comprehensive scare-fest. The Haunted Hayride, one of Northwest Ohio’s longest-running, takes guests on a tractor-drawn wagon deep into the eerie backwoods of a 160-year-old family farm, where towering pines now stand over former crop fields. Actors portraying zombies and other spectral entities emerge from the shadows, accompanied by howling winds and the screams of departed souls, creating a suspenseful, immersive ride that questions whether guests will escape or become claimed by the pines. The Trail of Curiosities, a walk-through experience, plunges visitors into a nightmarish circus setting where clowns and misfits lurk with the sole intent of luring and trapping unsuspecting victims, using disorienting props and unsettling interactions to evoke fear. The Woods transports guests to the site of an abandoned asylum, where deranged residents haunt the dense forest, delivering intense jump scares amidst creepy, low-lit scenes. Over 50 actors across the attractions bring high-energy performances, blending jump scares with eerie dialogue, enhanced by atmospheric effects like fog, strobe lights, and haunting soundscapes. Detailed sets, including abandoned farm structures and gory props like severed limbs, amplify the horror, while the farm’s natural setting—complete with animals viewable during wait times—adds a rustic, eerie charm. A concession stand offers snacks, and the family-friendly environment includes viewing farm animals, though the haunts’ intensity, combined with uneven terrain, makes them unsuitable for children under 12 or those with mobility issues. With its blend of immersive storytelling, professional actors, and a haunting farm backdrop, Panic in the Pines offers an unforgettable Halloween adventure for thrill-seekers.