YMCA to host ‘Not So Scary’ Halloween Trail

Trick-or-Treat takes to the forest as the YMCA of the Northwoods is once again hosting the “Not so Scary” Halloween Trail on the Stoney Pines Trail behind the Y.

The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19.

 The ¾-mile crushed-granite trail winds through the woods, and community groups, businesses and volunteers decorate sites along the trail and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. This outdoor event is free to the community.

Primary parking for the event will be at the Rhinelander Ice Arena and a path from the arena leads to the entrance of the Halloween Trail. Those with strollers or who require an even surface should use the sidewalk along Hwy. 17.

A donation of a non-perishable food item per person for the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry is encouraged. All participants are also asked to bring a Halloween treat bag.

For those interested in sponsoring a site, volunteering or for more information, contact Laurie Bielen, event coordinator, at 715-362-9622, ext. 114.