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Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

The Haunted Bay: Berkeley Haunted Hike

A UC Berkeley Campus Ghost Hike Led by the Paranormal Investigators Behind the Amazon Prime Series

2630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

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Research updated August 2026

Age

Second half of the hike designed for those comfortable with a more intense atmosphere; use discretion for younger guests

Cost

$$

$65 general admission; $49 for students. Pricing per the operator's own site.

Access

Limited Access

An outdoor hike across the UC Berkeley campus and adjoining grounds, including dark wooded trails and older buildings; ends east of the Clark Kerr Campus, roughly a 15-20 minute walk back to the start.

Equipment

Photos OK

ApparitionsUnexplained SoundsRecorded Paranormal Evidence (per operator)

The operator describes the hike as an immersive trek across UC Berkeley's campus and surrounding grounds, including dark wooded trails and decrepit buildings, where guests hear documented ghost stories and see paranormal evidence the team says it collected during its own investigations. The second half of the route is explicitly flagged by the operator as more intense.

All of this is the tour operator's own marketing material, not documented history independently verified for this listing; it is included here as a description of what the tour covers, not as an endorsement of any specific claim.

Media Appearances

  • The Haunted Bay (Amazon Prime series)
  • East Bay Times
  • KQED
  • NBC News
  • KRON4

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Berkeley Haunted Hike

A 3-hour hike across the UC Berkeley campus and surrounding grounds, led by the real paranormal investigators behind the Amazon Prime series The Haunted Bay. The route covers dark wooded trails and older campus buildings, pairing documented campus history with reported hauntings and evidence the team says it gathered on its own investigations. Tickets $65 general / $49 students. Meets in front of the main doors of the Bakar Ingenuity Hub, 2630 Bancroft Way; ends east of the Clark Kerr Campus.

Duration:
3 hr
Days:
Year-round; check operator site for dates
Age:
Use discretion for younger guests
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  1. 1.thehauntedbay.com
  2. 2.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32066-d28132196-Reviews-The_Haunted_Bay_s_Berkeley_Haunted_Hike-Berkeley_California.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Haunted Bay: Berkeley Haunted Hike family-friendly?
A genuine hike with uneven terrain and dark wooded sections; the operator notes the second half is designed for those comfortable with a more intense atmosphere. Overall family fit: Moderate.
How much does it cost to visit The Haunted Bay: Berkeley Haunted Hike?
$65 general admission; $49 for students. Pricing per the operator's own site.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required.
Is The Haunted Bay: Berkeley Haunted Hike wheelchair accessible?
The Haunted Bay: Berkeley Haunted Hike has limited wheelchair accessibility. Terrain: An outdoor hike across the UC Berkeley campus and adjoining grounds, including dark wooded trails and older buildings; ends east of the Clark Kerr Campus, roughly a 15-20 minute walk back to the start..