💀 Dark secrets lurk in the wilderness.
For decades, the Appalachian Trail has called to adventurers, but not everyone who enters the woods makes it out. True Crime on the Appalachian Trail uncovers 15 shocking stories of murder, disappearances, and survival in the vast, unforgiving terrain of America’s most famous trail.

From chilling unsolved mysteries to real-life horror, these true crime tales will haunt your next hike. If you’re drawn to the unknown, the eerie, and the tragic, this book is your perfect companion—just don’t read it alone in the woods.

📖 Perfect for fans of: Unsolved Mysteries, Missing 411, and true crime podcasts
Author’s Note

The Appalachian Trail is a place of breathtaking beauty, resilience, and adventure. Stretching over 2,000 miles, it has welcomed countless hikers seeking solitude, challenge, or connection with nature. But among its towering trees and winding paths, some stories take a darker turn.

This book is a collection of true crime cases that have taken place along the Appalachian Trail—stories of mystery, survival, and tragedy. They are told with the deepest respect for the victims, their families, and those who have worked to bring justice and answers. My goal is not to sensationalize but to document and honor the lives affected by these events while shedding light on the risks that can come with venturing into the unknown.

To the hikers, the searchers, the storytellers, and the loved ones left behind—this book is dedicated to you.

—Logan Carter