4 Very Scary TRUE Solo Wilderness Horror Stories

00:00 "Run. Just Run.": While hiking the Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts and Vermont, I started the day with miles to cover, a strong cup of determination, and the kindness of fellow hikers and friends along the way. But a routine stop at a shelter turned chilling when a man in bright orange waved me over, claiming someone was trying to poison him. Instinct told me to run—and I did, adrenaline pounding as I raced back to the main trail, shaken but safe. Calls to my dad, trail friends, and authorities followed, and the Forest Service later confirmed the man had indeed died, possibly poisoned. That day blended the warmth of trail camaraderie with the stark terror of danger, teaching me the hard truth of trusting your instincts on the trail. 07:34 "The Edge of Thirst": In 1994, Mauro Prosperi, a 39-year-old Italian runner, set out to compete in the Marathon des Sables, a grueling six-day, 251-kilometer race across Morocco’s Sahara Desert. What began as a test of endurance quickly turned into a fight for survival when a massive sandstorm left him completely lost and alone in the endless dunes. For nine days, Mauro battled searing heat, dehydration, and starvation. He survived by rationing his meager supplies, finding obscure water sources, and even resorting to catching bats and drinking his own urine. With each passing day, the desert tested his body and spirit, pushing him to the brink of death. At one point, he attempted to end his life, only to awaken with a renewed will to survive. Exhausted, dehydrated, and near collapse, Mauro finally stumbled upon a small oasis and encountered local nomads who cared for him, eventually bringing him to safety in Algeria. He had walked nearly 300 kilometers off course, losing significant weight and suffering severe injuries. Mauro’s ordeal is a testament to the human will to survive — a harrowing journey of fear, endurance, and ultimate triumph against one of nature’s most unforgiving landscapes. 15:25 "Ten More Steps": A routine hike through a familiar nature reserve turns into a fight for survival when two men with dogs ambush a woman on a remote trail. Alone, injured, and threatened with sexual assault, she relies on her instincts, strength, and quick thinking to escape into the wilderness. After a harrowing struggle involving fists, pepper spray, and desperate climbing through brush and thorns, she finally reaches safety. The attack leaves lasting physical and emotional scars, but she returns to the reserve, confronting her fear and reclaiming her strength. A story of terror, resilience, and the will to survive. 22:56 "The Follower": A solo camping trip in the remote Washington forests turns into a nightmare when a mysterious man begins following a hiker at night. First spotted by the dying embers of a campfire, the man appears and disappears without a trace, asking strange questions about nonexistent locations. Over three harrowing days, the hiker is stalked through the wilderness, hearing footsteps, whistles, and eerie calls in the dark. Every attempt to escape is met with the unnerving sense that he is being hunted. Desperate and terrified, the hiker fights to reach safety—but the experience leaves him forever shaken, a reminder that some dangers in the wild aren’t animals, and some stalkers don’t leave a trace. Appropriate action will be taken in response to any copyright claims regarding this video. Source material: