The next time you’re hiking through Oregon’s seemingly peaceful forests, you might unknowingly be walking through the set of a horror movie. Several of Oregon’s most popular trails have served as backdrops for slasher films, while others naturally evoke the eerie atmosphere of post-apocalyptic landscapes without any Hollywood intervention.

On a recent Peak Northwest podcast episode, hosts Jamie Hale and Vickie Connor revealed the surprising cinematic connections of Oregon’s hiking trails, beginning with a revelation about one of the state’s most beloved destinations.

“This area in Silver Falls specifically has been used for several scary movies,” Jamie explained, surprising many who associate the park only with its magnificent waterfalls. “It also was a setting for the 1981 slasher fli

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