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Tricky Trail
Event is included in all entry prices
| Ticket type | Early bird rate |
|---|---|
| All Access | €43 |
| Junior Zone | €39 |
| Child 0-2 | Free |
| Senior citizen | €30 |
| Additional needs + carer | €25 |
Corporate rates available
Tricky Trail
It’s time for another season of fang-tastic Halloween fun here at Emerald Park!
Our well-loved family friendly treasure hunt, Tricky Trail, is back for 2025. Enjoy a frightfully fun family day out and get ready to experience some spooky story telling, eccentric experiments, magical performances and more. There may even be a few frights in store…
Pick up your Tricky Trail map before you embark on a terrific treasure hunt. Collect every lost item along the way, prepare to meet an array of wildly interesting characters and take part in some spooky fun and games…
Find every hidden treasure as you go and there may even be a trick or treat waiting for you at the end of the trail 🎃
Dates
October: 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st
Time: 11:00 – 16:00
Entry to Tricky Trail is included with all park entry tickets on October 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, and 25th – 31st. Enjoy our open attractions and explore our zoo before heading off to experience the spooktacular Tricky Trail in the park. Remember, to avail of our early bird rate of up to 20% off when you book your tickets before midnight, the night before you visit.
Starts in:
Ghoulish Graveyard🪦
Grab your Tricky Trail map and begin your hunt at the ghastly Ghoulish Graveyard. Find your first treasure here and watch out for some friendly ghouls as you go!
Professor Oswald's Lab🧪
Professor Oswald Cranium is as much of a genius as he is mad! Find the next treasure along your trail in his laboratory but be prepared for some of Oswald's eccentric experiments.
Freaky Forest🧙♀️
Step through the freakiest of forests, topped with a colourful array of wicked witches hats. Meet some of our cool characters along the way to your next treasure and don't forget to snap a photo when you pass.
Helga's House🧹
Stop by Helga's House, where she leaves nothing but a path of destruction in her wake! Helga is constantly trying to keep things neat and tidy but continues to cause more havoc.
What’s included
Entry to Tricky Trail
Adventure Zone attractions
Junior Zone attractions
Park food outlets & sweet treats
Explore our zoo
Playground access
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When is Tricky Trail on?
Tricky Trail will run on October 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th – 31st, between 11:00 – 16:00.
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What attractions are included in the Tricky Trail?
Our Junior Zone and Adventure Zone attractions will be open during Tricky Trail. Please be aware some of our attractions are seasonal, you can view a full list of open attractions here.
All rides will operate weather permitting and may close in heavy rain or adverse conditions.
All attractions are subject to height and weight requirements, further information can be found on individual attraction pages.
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What ages is the event suitable for?
We recommend ages 3-12 most suitable for Tricky Trail, however, there is plenty of fun and exploring to be enjoyed by all ages of the whole family at the park and at the event.
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How much is the Tricky Trail?
Admission to the Tricky Trail is of no additional charge to a park entry ticket. Any day entry tickets purchased for the below dates will include free access to the event. Remember, to avail of our early bird rate of up to 20% off, be sure to book your tickets before midnight, the night before you visit.
October 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th – 31st.
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Do I need to book the Tricky Trail event online?
No, all day tickets purchased for October 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th – 31st, will grant free entry to Tricky Trail. No additional booking is required. However, please book all Emerald Park entry tickets in advance online. To avail of our early bird rate of up to 20% off, tickets must be purchased before midnight, the night before your visit.
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Can you use pre-purchased tickets to book the event?
Yes pre-paid tickets can be used against your ticket entry. Specifically tickets with the reference “TA / TW / TL / TWL” can be used.
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Can I book using a gift card?
Yes, when booking online please enter your gift card number at checkout.
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Are tickets refundable?
While tickets are non-refundable, date changes will be facilitated where possible, subject to availability. However we recommend checking whether the Tricky Trail event will be running on your newly selected dates.
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Where is Tricky Trail?
Tricky Trail will begin beside Lemur Woods in our park. We are located in Ashbourne, County Meath. Just 30 minutes from Dublin.
