COLFAX HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Into the Dark Heart of St. Ignatius: A Small‑Group, Three‑Hour Ghost Hunt in an Abandoned Hospital
A 3‑hour, small‑group exploration of the old St. Ignatius Hospital in Colfax that combines a history briefing with freeform investigation using provided paranormal equipment.
Into the Dark Heart of St. Ignatius: A Small‑Group, Three‑Hour Ghost Hunt in an Abandoned Hospital.
Step inside an old hospital and into stories that linger in its corridors: history and reported paranormal activity set the stage for a guided three‑hour investigation. This public ghost hunt blends an orienting history at the outset with unhindered exploration of the main building’s multiple floors, using advanced ghost‑hunting devices supplied by the operator.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Explore an old hospital through six floors of history and rumor
The investigation gains access to all six floors of the main building, offering a rare inside look at the site’s layout, rooms, and the stories that accompany them.
Hands‑on paranormal equipment supplied
A suite of investigative tools is available to participants, letting you use industry‑standard detectors and recorders during the hunt.
Small groups with room to roam
Tours are intentionally limited to a compact group size, creating an intimate investigative environment where participants can explore on their own or request a volunteer for more detailed context.
What the day feels like
What the three hours feel like
The evening opens with a briefing that covers the hospital’s past and reports of paranormal activity, then shifts to free exploration: you’ll move through the building at your own pace, test equipment, take photos, and pursue anything unusual that shows up on the devices.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Basic personal items and a camera — you’re encouraged to take photos. Paranormal equipment (K2 meters, phasma boxes, spirit boxes, REM pods, shadow detectors, and data loggers such as the EDI Plus) is provided during the tour.
Tours admit 10 to 15 people; intoxicated persons are not allowed. Expect a small‑group investigative setting.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ghost hunt?
The experience lasts three hours.
How many people are on each tour?
Tours are limited to 10 to 15 participants.
Is equipment provided?
Yes — paranormal equipment is included and available to check out during the tour.
Can I take photographs?
Yes; participants are encouraged to take lots of photos during the investigation.
Are intoxicated people allowed on tours?
No. Intoxicated individuals are not permitted to participate.
How much of the building will we be able to explore?
The tour includes access to all six floors of the main building.