Haunted Hikes To Benefit Canyon Park

This is a change from all previous years.  In the past, the hikes have always been designed to break even.  That worked very well.  With sellouts (or near sellout in 2007), we were able to accomplish that goal.

This year, the hope is to make at least a little bit of a profit.  It won't be easy.  With the limited number of tickets available and the added expense of the Ghost Bus to shuttle guests from Library Park to the hikes and back, we need your help.

The important thing to know is that any profit generated by this event stays in, and benefits, Monrovia Canyon Park.  According to the city:

ALL PROCEEDS FOR THE HAUNTED HIKE GO TO SUPPORT CANYON PARK PROGRAMS, EVENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Like everywhere else, money is tight these days.  We now have a chance to bring back a very popular event from the past but also raise some much needed money for the park.  Again, we need your support.

This event was envisioned as a local alternative to the big events at Knott's or Universal.  As a way to bring the community together.  Whether getting involved in putting the event on or as a guest, there were many opportunities to get involved in a fun and creative way as a community.  Now we can add a much needed monetary benefit to the park.

Please, if you've been on the fence, get some tickets.  Bring your friends.  Bring your hard working employees.  Halloween has become one of the most popular times of the year.  Make an evening of it.  Have dinner in town before or after joining us on a hike.  Maybe some ice cream or frozen yogurt.  Or hot chocolate.

I like to joke that our entire budget for the Haunted Hikes is about 10 minutes of parking lot income at Knott's.  That's not far off.  The park and local volunteers, along with park staff, put in a lot of time and effort to make this a success, but even more important, an enjoyable event.  We look forward to seeing you on (at least) one of the hikes.

Thank you.