5 True Scary Appalachian Trail Stories That Will Haunt You

Send us a text The Appalachian Trail is over 2,000 miles of untamed wilderness—and not everyone who enters comes out the same. In this episode of Blighty Nightmares, we share five terrifying true stories from the mountains: from disturbing disappearances and cryptid sightings to dark Appalachian folklore that refuses to die. Whether you’re into real unsolved cases, haunting legends, or backcountry horror, these stories will pull you deep into the shadowy heart of America’s most mysterious trail. 🌲 This episode includes: • Randall Lee Smith – A convicted killer returns to the trail • The Hammock Abduction – A backpacker vanishes without a sound • Geraldine Largay – A solo hiker’s tragic final days • Spearfinger – A legendary soul-stealing creature of Cherokee myth • The Bear Encounter – When nature turns deadly in the night Subscribe for more episodes covering true horror, Missing 411 cases, cryptid encounters, and folklore that still haunts the wild.