If you love evening strolls but want a little extra thrill and spooky vibes, this is the perfect plan to boost your daily step count in a Halloween-ready atmosphere. How? Surrounded by a fantastic trail lit up with dazzling lights and intricately carved pumpkins!
Descanso Gardens’ beloved Carved Trail is back this fall for just four weeks, featuring its iconic glowing pumpkins and other oversized sculptures made from natural materials found throughout the gardens.
This stunning mile-long trail, which includes the popular Pumpkin House and a hay maze, will have the Descanso Railroad will be specially lit and new ghostly figures will join the forest spirit family! Prepare to be amazed by the glowing Halloween pumpkins, giant hand-carved gourds, and the stunning “Rhizome” installation by Tom and Lien Dekyvere.
Guests can watch artists craft intricate pumpkin sculptures, explore a special Día de Los Muertos installation at the Amphitheater, and enjoy UV “black light” experiences, with tickets starting at $27 for adults and $17 for kids, plus special discounts for members.
📆 When: October 3–30, 2025
📍 Location: 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011