Twisted Trail

JP, a man in his thirties, has escaped from Walla Walla State Penitentiary and is fleeing to Canada by hitchhiking. At Snoqualmie Pass, he discovers the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and wonders if it’s a less risky way to reach Canada, at least from the standpoint of getting caught . He strikes out with a hodgepodge of gear, including a buck knife—the very thing that landed him in prison four years earlier. Unbeknownst to JP, a veteran named Jim, also in his early thirties, is already hiking the PCT. Jim has a different motivation—he’s suffering from PTSD that has spiraled into horrific nightmares and suicidal thoughts after killing an innocent boy in Afghanistan. Through his hike, he’s attempting to escape his past and heal himself. Twisted Trail revolves around these two men and how their personal quests become entangled.