Blue Devils to haunt the hills, Cross Country hosts Haunted Trail
JELLICO, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)— Brace yourselves for a night of spine-chilling history and haunts. The Jellico Cross Country team is hosting its second annual spooky Haunted Trail fundraiser at Indian Mountain State Park on Saturday, October 17, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
This year’s trail takes inspiration from the dark, forgotten history buried deep beneath the park’s terrain. Long before it became a park, the land was a bustling hub for local coal extraction that began in 1882, shaping the community for decades until the mines finally shut down in the 1940s.
Park Rangers have cordoned off the Ballard Lake Trail for one night only. The trail will be overrun by the haints of Jellico’s own Blue Devils. Rumor has it the Ballard Lake Trail was once a deep mine site. Guests will navigate a winding, darkened path filled with historical scares and unexpected frights.
Admission is $5 per individual or $20 for a group of five. All proceeds from the event directly benefit the Jellico Cross Country Program to support its ongoing season.
The event is open to the public, but visitors are advised to wear sturdy running or walking shoes and bring their courage. Group expeditions will leave the trailhead continuously starting at 7:00 pm.
Come out to the park on October 17, and see what is still lingering in the deep mines of Ballard Lake! (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-10/01/2026-6AM)
