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A Member of the Kent
Harvest Trails
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Current Conditions at the Maze
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everything you can imagine. We have tried to answer some of them here so
that you can get the answers you want! If the answer to your question is
not here, please contact
us!
- Where is the farm?
- Contact information
- What does it cost?
- What is flashlight night?
- Is the "Trail of Terror" the same
as the Egyptian maze?
- Can I take my ????? into the maze?
- How long does it take?
- Groups and Ages - How big and what age?
- Can I take the corn home?
- Do we need to bring our own flashlights?
- What are the hours of the maze?
- How do you cut the maze?
The farm is located at 4290 10-Mile Road in Sparta, Michigan. We are
in the northwest corner of Kent County. There is a directions page that
can help answer many questions. Please contact us if you need detailed
direction information, or use the links on the directions page to get a map
from Mapquest.
Any questions, comments or concerns may be directed to any of the following
channels.
Phone: (616) 887-4001
The Corn Maze on the Ridge, 4290 10-Mile Road,
Sparta, MI 49345
info@cornmazeontheridge.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Admission to the maze is $7.00, children six and under are
free.
Most other activities are free, including the petting zoo, antique tractor
display, and picnic area. There are also u-pick pumpkins available near
Halloween that have a range of prices depending on size. Don't forget
the pumpkin catapult! There is a small fee for launching your pumpkin
high into the air!
Flashlight night occurs every Friday and Saturday night from
6:00-10:00
p.m. (also Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in October) Visitors have the same maze experience as the daytime, except it is
dark! The price is the same, $7.00. For safety reasons, everyone
must have a flashlight to be allowed into the maze. You will not be
allowed into the maze without a flashlight. Also, flashlight nights
close at exactly 10:00 p.m. Anyone arriving after 10:00 p.m. will not be
admitted to the maze. There are no age limits for flashlight nights, but
discretion should be used since it is really dark, and can be
scary.
Is the "Trail of Terror" the same as the
maze?
The "Trail of Terror" is a five-acre corn maze that is completely separate
from the "safe" maze. They are not related
in any way. The "Trail of Terror" is only open at night and
admission is $8.00 on Friday and $9.00 on Saturday. For more information, follow the link on the left to
the "Trail of Terror" page.
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Probably. The paths in the maze are about five feet wide in most
places, with some being wider and some being narrower. The paths are
made of dirt, it is a corn field after all! The paths are packed very
well by all of the foot traffic that comes over them. We have taken
wheelchairs and strollers into the maze, and they have come out
successfully. We do not allow pets at the farm. They can interfere
with other visitors, as well as the farm animals.
If you have a question about your specific situation, the best thing to do is
ask.
There are no guarantees as to how long, or short, your time in the maze
will be. The average time for most visitors is 30-45 minutes. We do not keep close track of times because the
maze is not a race. The maze is intended to be a fun way to explore the
farm! For those that are afraid of not completing the maze, there are
people staffing the maze to help you out. Each group is given a flag as
they enter. Groups that are ready for the adventure to be over, simply
wave the flag and someone will find you and escort you out.
We invite groups to visit the maze. It is best to call and get
detailed information about your specific group's visit to the farm, so that we
can better fit your needs. To accommodate groups in the maze, we break
the larger group up into smaller group of about five, just because it is
easier to navigate the maze in smaller groups.
We do not allow anyone under fifteen years of age to enter the maze without
an adult. This is mostly for safety reasons, especially at
night.
We want everyone to have a great time at the maze!
Sorry, but no. If everyone took one ear (or sometime stalks) home,
then there would quickly be no maze left. Please leave the plants
exactly as you found them, so that others may enjoy the maze, just as you
have! Thanks!
Yes, please bring flashlights. We do not allow anyone to enter the
maze at night without a flashlight. This is mostly for safety
reasons. It is very dark in the maze at night, so you will definitely
want to have one! There are no specific requirements for the flashlight
you bring. You will want one that can light your way, so pen style
keychain lights will not be very useful.
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September |
October |
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Thursday |
Closed |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Friday |
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Saturday |
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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Sunday |
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Please note that the maze and all other activities that the farm has to
offer are open during these times. The later times on Friday and Saturday are for
flashlight nights.
These times do not include scheduled group
visits, such as field trips. Please call to make
arrangements for your group.
Be sure to check the home page for changes in
hours due to weather. Rain is usually the only reason that maze hours
may have to be altered. Always call ahead if weather may be an issue,
just to be safe!
By hand. No, there are no mowers, combines, tractors, or any other
powered equipment that we use to cut the maze. We use hoes to cut down
every stalk to create the paths that you are walking through.
Because we work so hard to create the maze, we ask that you please do not
cut through the maze and make your own paths. Please respect what has
been created, and leave it as you have found it so that others may come and
have the same great time!
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