2024 Question and Answer With Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience

www.leechwoods.com opens Oct 4, 2024

MarylandHauntedHouses.com recently sat down with Tami Howie of Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience, to discuss what's new at Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience for the 2024 Halloween Season!

What's new at Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience for 2024? Do you have any new rides, attractions, or special features that Haunt Seekers should know about?

More Scares More Areas Means Even More Screams. We have added to the original trail this year to bring you even more terror. This year, we also offer the Horror Hayride which is a twenty minute ride/walk through the believed to be Leech Woods Cemetery.

What are you most excited about for the 2024 Halloween Season?

Leechwoods can’t wait to terrify new and returning victims in the deep woods of Damascus. Leechwoods will have the return of DJ/Band music, fire pits, fire dancing, axe throwing, carnival games, beer/wine and chef prepared food.

What differentiates Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience from other local haunts in Maryland?

Leechwoods was named #1 Haunt by dchauntedhouses.com and top 5 new Haunts by Hauntfinder General. Leechwoods is an immersive horror experience focused on making sure each victim has a memorable terrifying experience. Leechwoods limits capacity to ensure each victim has its own experience in the trails rather than the conga line other haunts allow. Customer service is excellent.

How long has Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience been in business? Can you tell us a bit more about Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience's history?

Leechwoods debuts its 3rd season October 4, 2024 at 11201 Bethesda Church Road in Damascus, MD. It is a collaboration of Horror experts who take great joy to bringing terror to their victims!

What's your favorite experience since opening Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience?

Leechwoods loves to hear the blood curdling screams from the woods. It is sooo fun to watch to see the pure terror on the faces of our victims! We know we are doing our job right.

How long is a typical haunt experience at Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience from start to finish?

Leechwoods: A HORROR TRAIL, the original trail is a 30 minute walk through the horrors of a corn field and a woods trail.
The new trail ..Horror Hayride: The Leechwoods Cemetery is a hayride followed by a 20 minutes walk through the horrors of a corn field and a woods trail.

On a scale from 1 to 10, how scary would you say Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience is? Why?

A solid 12!! Leechwoods has every nightmare victims have ever had! Clowns, chainsaws, dark woods,, dark scary corn trail, terrifying horror hayride, and over 50 creepy characters who find victims no matter where they are (parking lot, trail, bathroom, in line…EVERYWHERE) they will find YOU.

Does Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience's property have any real haunted history? Do you have a spooky encounter you'd like to share?

According to Montgomery County historical land records, the present site of Leech Woods was originally settled by Warwick and Jeanne Leech and their six children sometime in early 1790. Having immigrated from Hungary, the family chose Damascus, Maryland based on its temperate climate and heavily wooded region which reminded them of their homeland. The Leech family store thrived as the leading local merchant of hides, furs and hunting supplies. During the disastrous Winter of 1804, the Leech family store was robbed and vandalized by unknown attackers and the body of John Leech, the youngest son, was found nailed to the back wall of the store. The remaining bodies of the family members were later found bludgeoned and bound inside of the root cellar of their homestead. No further information about the attackers or motives for the killings are known.
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Remnants of the Leech family homestead still stands deep in the woods where the present Leech Woods experience is built. The Leech Woods immersive experience follows the original walking path from the site of the Leech family hunting supply store to the remnants of the original family homestead. As the property was classified as a historical site in 1972, no artifacts may be removed and we ask that you respect the privacy of the grave sites.

What inspired you to open up a haunted attraction? What's your favorite part of the business?

Leechwoods loves to bring terror and joy to victims and communities.

How has new technology (i.e. animatronics, special props, etc) helped you to enhance Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience?

Too many to name….faster pneumatics, scarier scenes and some high tech surprises.

Can Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience accommodate large groups? How many people can experience Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience together as a group?

Leechwoods LOVES groups of victims!!! We make your group of victims feel like they are VIP victims. All groups of victims get 15% off and groups of 20+ get free VIP front of line tickets. If you want a wedding, birthday party, spirit night or similar event we can add some special touches. Email contact@leechwoods.com or text Madame Kimberly at 2404952635.

Does Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience offer any special deals, discounts, or coupons?

Yes!! 15% off for groups and weekly events. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Anything else you'd like to let us know about Leechwoods Haunted Trail...a Horror Experience?

Leechwoods victims should use the bathroom before you enter. Terror destroys the bladder!!!!