Episode 11 we Step into the wilderness… where the trees whisper, and the trail ahead hides more than footprints. In this episode of The Layton Files, we explore Scary Hiker Stories chilling encounters from people who ventured deep into the woods and came face to face with something they can’t explain. From eerie lights in the forest to the sense of being watched miles from civilization, these real hiker encounters blur the line between the natural and the supernatural. If you’ve ever felt uneasy on a lonely trail, these stories will remind you why.   👁️‍🗨️ Featuring real accounts of hikers who heard what they shouldn’t have, saw what wasn’t there, and made it out to tell the tale.   🎧 Listen now and follow The Layton Files for more true encounters, ghost stories, and cryptid legends. If you’re enjoying the stories and want to support the show, you can buy me a coffee and help keep the investigations going: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/thelaytonfiles⁠   📬 Got a story to share? Submit your encounters directly through the  website: https://www.thelaytonfiles.com/tellyourstory⁠   📱 Stay connected YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheLaytonFiles⁠ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thelaytonfiles.com   ⁠ 🎧 My Podcast Gear (The exact setup I use to create The Layton Files) 🔊 Microphone → https://amzn.to/49ZZJYm 🎚 Audio Interface → https://amzn.to/3WZnfxb 🎧 Headphones → https://amzn.to/4p4tJqy 💻 Laptop → https://amzn.to/444CKaV 🎤 Mic Arm → https://amzn.to/4oJ396B 🔌 XLR Cable → https://amzn.to/49mb7Oi⁠