10 True Very Scary Hiking Horror Stories From Appalachia

Deep in the heart of Appalachia, there are trails locals refuse to hike after sunset… and for terrifying reasons. In this video, we uncover 10 TRUE and VERY SCARY hiking horror stories from Appalachia—real encounters shared by hikers, campers, park rangers, and locals who ventured too far into the woods and barely made it back. These aren’t fictional creepypasta tales. These are true Appalachian horror stories involving unexplained voices in the forest, people vanishing without a trace, strange figures watching from the treeline, time distortion on mountain paths, and encounters that defy logic. From isolated sections of the Appalachian Trail to forgotten backcountry routes, these stories reveal why Appalachia is considered one of the most unsettling regions in America. Many hikers report the same patterns: Hearing their names called from deep in the woods Seeing things that shouldn’t exist Feeling watched for hours while completely alone Losing time on familiar trails Running into people who seem… not quite human If you love true horror stories, real hiking encounters, woods horror, Appalachian folklore, and stories that will genuinely scare you, this video is for you. ⚠️ Warning: These stories may change the way you look at forests forever. Listen with the lights off—if you dare. 👉 Subscribe for more true horror, real-life encounters, and stories the outdoors community doesn’t like to talk about.