8 True Scary Fall Hiking Stories

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Get ready to embark on a spine-tingling adventure as we dive into the wilderness with True Scary Fall Hiking Stories. Join us as we recount bone-chilling tales of hikers who ventured into the great outdoors, only to encounter the unexpected and eerie. From encounters with terrifying people to unexplainable phenomena, these chilling stories will make you think twice before your next autumn hike. So grab your hiking boots, sit back, and prepare to be enthralled by these hair-raising accounts. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share if you dare to step into the world of the unknown!
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[@ChrisCrous-bq1cf]

It doesn't have Japanese 😢

[@babycakes904]

Love u dude

[@melissamoonchild9216]

​@@ChrisCrous-bq1cfthats so weird. I studied in Japan and I thought oh I should brush up my Japanese, but guess not :/

[@Eliserose95]

Americans: Australia is so scary because spiders and snakes how do you survive? Also Americans: so I went for a hike and a cougar stalked me, a wolf pack chased me up a tree and I had to pepper spray a bear. And at the end of all that some creep with a gun shot at me.

[@maevependragon]

Moving to Appalachia taught me to respect the hell out of nature.

[@abayasugen8446]

So true, I'm still yet to see a wild snake and I barely see spiders. But America scares the heck out of me, so many maniacs and guns

[@MortalPortal666]

I know right?! They have huge mammals with teeth and claws! We just have bugs and reptiles, I'd be far more afraid in America. Also their "woods" seem creepy as hell. Give me red dirt and spinifex 😂

[@charlottestreet3301]

​@@abayasugen8446 don't forget crocks and alliergaters

[@bombomos]

Any American would rather take their chances with an alligator, Grizzly, cougar, or hill billy with a gun. Than take on a fucking 80ft, acid spiting, web slinging Aussie death spider Cuz in America we are allowed to hike with guns to protect ourselves from our crazy wildlife and crazies with guns. Yet You Aussies can't even carry a knife large than a few inches to protect yourselves. How the hell do you all survive against your craziness?? Let it kill you?

[@abdulqudz89]

does joel ever disappoint with his content? never.

[@elvira2756]

abdulqudz89, I'm very disappointed with the one that we don't know what the husband saw inside the cabin. In fact, I would have never posted it on my website and for my part, I'm so disgusted I'm forced to give a thumbs down on the entire group of stories.

[@lucassanchez9120]

Nope never!! 😊

[@thattimestampguy7918]

@@elvira2756nah your just a hater

[@Eddycut]

Yes when he recycles the same old stories from years ago

[@thattimestampguy7918]

@@Eddycut nah there is always new ones, but imagine if that was the case, your that pathetic to still watch let alone cry in the comments about it. Couldn’t be me

[@amylee3531]

Regarding the hiking/church story, Adirondack Mountains are connected to the Underground Railroad. Very possible the church kept them there safe, warm and fed when not on the River or walking. I wonder if they started digging a secondary escape tunnel from the room with the paintings. No one ever wants only one way out of danger. Side note: Did anyone else picture the Church from The Walking Dead season umm 2 I think? The one in the hills, middle of nowhere. Then the group heard the church bells in the distance? No? Just me then

[@pam190]

Was that father Gabriel’s church?

[@lisawilliams2313]

I immediately thought of the Underground Railroad!!

[@beccacoleman498]

Wow, the masked people one had me feeling actual dread.

[@chillingtalesfordarknights]

These stories give a whole new meaning to the phrase "adventure in the great outdoors." Fall hiking trips are usually synonymous with beautiful foliage and crisp air, but these eerie accounts really put into perspective how vast and unpredictable nature can be. Huge kudos to you for sharing these chilling tales and combining them seamlessly with a touch of lightheartedness about your language learning journey with Babbel. Makes me want to pick up a new language for my next hiking trip... just in case! Stay safe out there and keep sharing more stories!

[@sir.spookeys.stories]

My favourite horror story narrator! You've helped me with my sleep for years and have also inspired me on my own story narrating journey. Love your channel Joel!

[@veroniquedecorte2419]

Whats your channel?

[@itsmejames9238]

Ok so here's my top 3 true horror story narrators 1. Mr. Nightmare, 2. Lets Read, and 3. Mr. Ballen. And outta all them your my favorite for sleep you just got the best voice Joel. Thank you🫶🫶

[@BrittMFH]

Malevolent Mischief is high on my list.

[@adreannarogersnigh4264]

Check out southern cannibal too he's GOOD

[@itsmejames9238]

I've listened to southern cannibal before.

[@victorekstrand3516]

THIS IS MY EXACT TOP LIST

[@victorekstrand3516]

Not in that exact order but still

[@narelle-creative-arts]

Moral of the stories - don’t hike lol but if you do, have fun and I look forward to many more creepy hiking stories 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😁…happy birthday to “Brad” for the end of October 😂

[@hollykay4947]

Oh, the woods- both peaceful and terrifying. Thanks for the great stories Joel!

[@ericahorvath5543]

I've been listening to you, Joel, for years and lately I've been going through a specifically hard time. Your videos bring me a sense of comfort that helps me tremendously. Thank you and your smooth, calming voice!! 💯🥰

[@jerseystotler3615]

My favorite time of the year Autumn! But I wouldn't walk in the woods if someone paid me money!!!! Too many strange things lurking about now days!!😮

[@donaldduck9493]

Can u imagine the story the guy has in the first story? Dudes like “so I got some shrooms from this guy called “Gravy”. I don’t know why they call him that. But anyway I was tripping balls and got lost in the woods after work one day. As I was stumbling around came across these forest trolls. They were just sitting in a circle, looking at me. So I sat down with them……”

[@moirahill6397]

😂😂😂

[@StrangeScaryNewEngland]

lmao

[@Julia-jane]

That is so funny cos anyone who has done shrooms knows this could actually happened 😂😂😂

[@impliedwisdom]

I have to give my individual MFA presentation on Friday, wish me luck! Listening to this is helping me calm my nerves, thank you!

[@kathatinets]

You got this!! Great luck!!

[@melissamoonchild9216]

aw art buddy! best of luck! I have my BFA. what is your presentation on?

[@Redbeard424]

Love the fall,but love a Lets Read upload even more!

[@doityourself329]

This is wonderful for my PTSD. Really helps me sleep. Thank you.

[@NocturnalTales]

Yay, hiking and fall scary stories! This is the best time of year for us creepypasta fans.

[@christopherhill6201]

These are not creepy pastas.. these are true scary stories.. creepy pasta aint real

[@slitheryrxghost3894]

😂😂

[@rubbishblockerxd694]

Lmfao!!!

[@710meep]

fall hiking stories, not hiking and fall stories

[@Linda-mr5kd]

​@@slitheryrxghost38941:30

[@DreadNarratives]

Hiking in the fall can be so beautiful, but also creepy with abandoned buildings and strange people encountered off trail. I'll stick to well-marked paths from now on!

[@StrawberryStrout]

Ahhh I’m so happy! I was just about to dye a shirt and was looking for an older video of yours that I haven’t listened to 😆

[@wplains]

Yikes, that story about the husband and the house in the woods was profoundly irritating. What the hell was so terrifying he couldn’t sleep for years? I thought it would be drug dealers or something but to leave us hanging? If it had been me I would not rest until I got it out of him. 😅 That bear story was the stuff of nightmares. You’ll never catch me out hiking American woods! 😮

[@melissamoonchild9216]

lol right??? we *have* to know

[@jarretdurst7110]

Just carry a firearm. I never hike without my sidearm, especially if I’m alone.

[@blvckmesa]

torture is my guess

[@lukefitt56]

Yeah I imagined that they had someone captured or something along those lines. To leave us hanging though?? That’s just not right.

[@wplains]

@@lukefitt56 Ok but if it was something like a person being held captive, wouldn’t the husband have gone to the police?

[@melissadwiggins]

46:22 dude, this is cruel and unusual punishment! If that were my husband, he'd be telling me! I couldn't live without knowing!

[@user-qb5lm5hb4m]

Ahh me too I would of been looking up recent news stories etc if I was her

[@katstaples3264]

I know y'all saying she should know of course she should but what about us reading or listening to this? I.. Want... To... Know... What... He... Saw! I mean I'm all into it then... BAM! Nothing! 😩 Why tell us then? It's like getting started for that sweet, sweet, orgasm then... NOPE! ARGH!!!! 😵😭

[@melissadwiggins]

I'm going to say he either saw somebody being murdered or saw somebody dumping a body. The way he was looking in the rearview mirror and speeding all the way home and now the way he sits up at night staring at the door, that's what it leads me to believe anyway.

[@UnoDinero95001]

@@melissadwigginsi was thinking that or some kind of creature. Your’s admittedly sounds more realistic though😂

[@GalinaEv]

​@melissadwiggins thats not horrible enough to not tell her. I hate stories like that - feels made up just because auther couldnt think of smth horrible snough to scare us, he left it to our imagination

[@user-zh6ex6jn5t]

Just as I'm planning to hike, Mr. Letsread tries to scare me. Not gonna work bucko!

[@kathatinets]

Happy Fall y'all!!

[@krystalhaugland]

You too! 🍁🍂🎃

[@LovelyT505]

Let's nap! 😴 Love ya Joel, stay swanky ❤️

[@donatonunez6873]

Thanks Joel perfect for a drive home from work

[@daviddelarosajr1758]

Nice it’s relax time Let’s Read Rocks 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@southernsass2937]

Yes! Perfect timing Joel. Thank you 😊

[@jacobbowling263]

Joel you’re awesome and you rock.

[@hails1136]

so are we just not gonna mention how the italian flag in the beginning ad read is actually an irish flag..?

[@Thecryptidsleeps]

Yay! My favorite! I love it so much I started my own hiking/cryptid narration channel lol😂 thank you LR!

[@iammayalynn]

that lady needs to get her husband to submit what he saw it’s so unsatisfying not knowing

[@kab9706]

Seriously! Did he hear someone get murdered? Or people describing murder and torture? I can't think of anything worse, but it had to be something horrible to give him such PTSD. It's also really important he tell SOMEONE, at least a therapist, because talking about trauma is huge in healing.

[@Calebgoblin]

​@@kab9706I agree and feel awful for the guy

[@mlcoffey2]

If the story is true, she needs to get him some help. I would not just forget about it and see my husband in such pain. He needs help.

[@kab9706]

@@Calebgoblin me too. He can't carry his trauma as a secret. It will never get better that way.

[@rmtheg234]

Most likely he saw an aftermath of a torture/murder, which gave him ptsd but I'm not sure why he wouldn't tell anyone other than the cops.

[@starchillz3203]

how’d u know, lmao i specifically came back from a trip and decided to relax and listen to one story and you just posted 😂

[@djpempek]

Thank you Joel.

[@debraespi79]

I so love that u put up long stories its the best thing ever plz dont ever stop!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TrailerYardGirl]

Crazy. It takes me a week to actually hear 1 full video now, which means I’m passing out fast & sleeping well. Perfect narration. Thank you LR dude! 😊

[@askingcydney1450]

Of course this video would post the same day that I went hiking 😅 AND it was my first time and my friend & I couldn’t find the trail so we made our own going around this big lake. We saw so many ‘bear country’ signs too.

[@smokey_the_bandit_girl2548]

Hello Joel I just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work, this was the first live stream (I think) that I joined and the chat was so much fun! I've been going through a really hard time lately getting evicted from my flat coz I can't afford the rent and the man I love broke up with me and I had a massive fight with my neighbour. The community I am now a part of makes everything so much lighter and happier. Thank you for making me laugh I love you Joel. Two in a row and counting! 😅 Hopefully be on Sundays ❤

[@MrAloha-sy8zf]

Exploring the church and mine hole is super cool. Theres a lot of natural lava tubes in Hawaii and mines in Colorado I used to see. Always been too chicken to go deep into anything claustrophobic 😅

[@keelangibson6902]

These stories are great! Thank you so much. Happy fall y'all! 👻

[@sheilamcfadden6261]

Awesome! Fall stories ❤thanks Joel you never disappoint

[@halicassel1047]

Fall is even better with your narrations❤😊

[@Simon-ir1xj]

I love this channel, greetings from Melbourne Australia!

[@patriciamurphy6559]

Psyched for the new fall stories! 😊

[@SNixon14]

I really wonder what the husband saw in the 7th story, the only thing I can really think of is that it must have been something really, really bad, something that no one was supposed to see. I guess we'll never know.

[@ScallySquash]

His wife should get him some professional help. I know a lot of people refuse that kind of stuff but he seems to really struggle. I couldn’t watch my partner live in terror.

[@GalinaEv]

Thats why it feels fake. No police came to ask them both about the house? What so horrible that he cannot tell her

[@wplains]

@@GalinaEv I just cannot believe she didn’t get it out of him. I wouldn’t have let it rest until he told me. I think it was something to do with drugs. He really seemed to need psychiatric help.

[@GalinaEv]

@wplains nah op couldnt think of anything scary

[@wplains]

@@GalinaEv Yeah probably a fake story made up just to irritate us lol!

[@kristinbingaman2310]

Every time I see hiking stories it makes me so happy ❤ thank you!!

[@ScullyPopASMR]

Joel is like the Elvis Presley of the Reading World.

[@josiegipson90]

Yep, in the retail world summer is over immediately following Independence Day. Back to school shopping begins around July 5th-6th. Back to school ends immediately following labor day weekend. Then it's a holiday mashup. Big Box stores like Walmart/Target will have fall holidays in one area while Christmas is another seasonal area. They usually have everything Christmas related on the shelves by the end of September. My Walmart has Christmas all set by middle September. I love Summer so I absolutely hate seeing Christmas so early. It makes me feel like summer is already over.

[@maevependragon]

My scary hiking story: Hiking up 5200 feet in Toms Boots. I had just moved to the mountains and didn't know any better. A sprained ankle taught me very quickly. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lynn4488]

Getting my full spook on 👻

[@o.t.t5172]

The bear was def a hallucination

[@idek4973]

the first story is so fucking weird which makes it even scarier.

[@naeb9486]

My favorite genre! Woods and hiking scaries

[@kristinag5180]

so happy, i’ve been in the mood for more woods videos :)

[@moirahill6397]

Same 😊

[@NocturnalCreepypasta]

One of the best scary channels here😊

[@redkhill2973]

Love your videos!!

[@shunawestern9153]

Love listening to all your stories. 🥰🇬🇧😊

[@somerking7040]

Love hiking stories or anything in woods. Some stories have literally made my stomach drop & some have made me literally made my eyes pop open ,right as i was dripfting off and scare me to the point my paranoia makes me doyble check my door locks😂...

[@narelle-creative-arts]

Ok… I need to know what the guy saw in the portable office….like yesterday 😖😖😖😖😩😩

[@CleoHarperReturns]

Thank you, Joel.💜

[@memphisabram883]

Thanks mate

[@alliexmt8660]

idk why I imagined the title to be about hikers falling off of cliffs or something at first 😂😂😂

[@4UABBY]

Sammeeeee. 😂😂

[@lisalittke4674]

Great stories! I shared them. 😊

[@jasonvu2466]

Hey lets read!! I wish you still posted on rumble!! I know the viewership isnt as prevalent but its nice to see you on other platforms! Thank you for all you do, your videos get me through the day!!

[@frederic450]

Let's go finally another banger

[@Michael-qm3xe]

Awesome thanks. Best creepy story topic!

[@RaquelDmngz-wb6iq]

❤❤❤ THANK YOU

[@chelsealeilani64]

The one with the husband who can't sleep after seeing whatever sounds weird to me. You mean they don't have the relationship where their spouse knows literally all the tea? My husband wouldn't be able to not tell me and vice versa.

[@kurticeberg4566]

What happened to the video game playback during the videos? Is that ever coming back? Let’s Read is my fave either way, just curious.

[@haruhiramedies4174]

Tank you

[@jeremiahlarkin1134]

Thankyou 🖤

[@carolczimback8665]

I'm from the Finger Lakes area of New York State. A great place to live. Lots of Waterfalls, trails and lakes.

[@StrangeScaryNewEngland]

And fingers

[@stinkingooze]

Story 3: *madness: 'it must be love starts playing'*.

[@dylanbayless6480]

Quality as usual

[@Bella.Parabellum]

In story #2, I wonder if that woman was someone who had been trafficked at some point (maybe even as a baby, all the way to adulthood). If she grew up as a trafficked captive, that could have seriously affected her mental health. Perhaps she managed to temporarily escape her captors and ended up in those woods. Perhaps that ranger was in on it somehow - that's why he was so flippant about the whe thing, and placed more emphasis on the hikers being where they were "not supposed to be" instead.

[@blair6125]

🚬🥛😂 Dying to know what the guy seen through the window

[@UnoDinero95001]

Facts😂

[@baryafe]

Love youuu

[@user-qb5lm5hb4m]

Thanks Joel ❤

[@lisa8477]

Yes yes and yes ❤❤❤❤

[@orls9068]

Thank you 😊

[@michellemay5580]

Thanks!

[@BeastModeFit]

I was thinking about the story with the church and the hole in the ground and I wonder if it was some sort of underground railway at some point. What state was it in?

[@lisawilliams2313]

It was in New York. I immediately thought of the Underground Railroad.

[@ahillbillyredneck2375]

I think I have been to the church that you’re talking about in that story!! I loved exploring the Adirondack area and I found a place just like that! So cool to hear your story

[@devi7389]

as an italian the hand gestures are of the utmost importance 😂

[@miltonedwin8237]

Story 6 -"smell...smell...hey, what a funny little injured girl" - Baloo

[@mothmanmother]

I'm curious if you run into the problem of someone submitting a story and then once you read it, they decide they want it taken down? I know the Southern Cannibal has been running into that a lot lately

[@moirahill6397]

Yes but he's changed his terms and conditions now, so once submitted, he doesn't need to take the stories down.

[@Arnold-Larsen]

Your husband need to tell you what he saw. It will help him heal.

[@kab9706]

That what I'm saying! He obviously has PTSD from the event. Talking it out is so important for healing. Trying to ignore and bury it like a secret will NOT help, your mind and body will suffer.

[@pokemon7715]

Yipppppey new work vid

[@bubzilla6137]

Oh man! The second to last one is tough. I really want to know what the guy saw! This is a true cliffhanger but with no follow-up expected. No next episode, no next season. We'll just never know... I guess I just need to kick back, relax, and enjoy sipping on my cigarette milk. 😂🤣

[@gointothedogs4634]

Really great stories! Creepy stories from the woods are my favorites! The church in the middle of the Adirondacks is more than likely part of the old Underground Railroad of slaves, and the weird symbols and paintings in the hidden lower room could be of their African religions the people wanted to hide from the slave owners. The Adirondacks played a significant role in the Underground Railroad. How fortunate you were to stumble across this. I'm sure investigators would want to know also.

[@narelle-creative-arts]

Damn I was hoping it would be a portal to hell lol….love the history but won’t lie and say I’m just a little disappointed in the truth lol

[@cheyannebrown4321]

My question is why was the underground passage in the church warm. Generally any place underground is going to have cool air, right?

[@robinmcinarnaysimoneau7802]

Heeey! Shout out from the October anniversaries! Oct 1, 2005 right here🙋‍♀️! Pretty close to OP:)

[@amaliachristina]

🖤

[@panorton02]

yes perfect to study for my finals

[@Calebgoblin]

Aw the bear was just a bug buppy dog checking up on ya

[@TheDutchDutchess373]

❤❤❤❤

[@tracicomstock3489]

When my dog Spooner was alive, he was #1!

[@ellesandralady8596]

❤❤❤

[@susans5296]

❤

[@RockerRed]

Love you KZbin Joel!💗👍🤘😝👻🎃

[@hangedups2608]

YES MY BROTHER

[@Vanessa-xy1fo]

That church story is interesting Curious to hear ideas from others on what that tunnel was to, or for

[@Vanessa-xy1fo]

Sounds almost like a priest hole, which existed during the persecution of Catholics. A secret hidden door where priests could hide, but existed in England and in 1600-1700. doesn’t explain the tunnels existence either

[@Crazybatladyx]

Creepy stories to soothe my creepy brain