10 True Creepy & Scary Appalachian Mountains Trail Horror Stories

Ten grounded, terrifying true stories from deep inside the Appalachian Mountains.
Stories of missing hikers, abandoned trails, silent cabins, and people who vanished without a trace—never to be seen again.
These aren’t campfire legends.
They’re the kinds of stories locals avoid talking about… and rangers don’t forget.

Welcome to Park Ranger Files.

This episode features real Appalachian trail horror stories, chilling wilderness encounters, unexplained disappearances, and disturbing ranger accounts from some of the most isolated places in the mountains. If you’ve ever felt like the woods were watching you—these stories will explain why.
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🌲 1 Hour of slow-burn, atmospheric park ranger horror
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