[ No monsters whatsoever, though one may think the endless dark, cold chill and odd noises are pretty freaky. Really, there's no telling until one actually gets the experience. Not to mention he doesn't know what would happen if someone let go of him. ]

If you can give it a go within the confines of the town, I say that's a good practice run. No telling what will happen if you try to go home or outside of the forest trying.