The film "Wild" was filmed in Oregon, USA.

Filming Locations:

Crater Lake - Merriam Point

In the Movie

Scene where Cheryl stops at Crater Lake.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Crater Lake is a lake in south-central Oregon. It is the main attraction of Crater Lake National Park and is known for its deep blue color and water clarity. It formed about 7,700 years ago after the collapse of Mount Mazama volcano. The lake's depth is 1,949 feet (594 m), making it the deepest in the United States. Crater Lake has two small islands. Wizard Island, located near the western shore, is a cinder cone about 316 acres (128 ha) in size. Phantom Ship, a natural rock pillar, is near the southern shore. The summit of Wizard Island reaches 6,933 feet (2,113 m) above sea level, about 755 feet (230 m) above the average lake surface.

Mount Hood - Timberline Lodge Trailhead

In the Movie

Scene where Cheryl struggles, but the situation worsens when she loses one of her shoes. In anger, she throws the other one away...

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Mount Hood is a potentially active stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc. It is located about 50 miles (80 km) east-southeast of Portland. The height of the snow-covered peak of Mount Hood has changed throughout its history. Modern sources cite three different elevations. Mount Hood is considered the most likely volcano in Oregon to erupt, though based on its history, an explosive eruption is unlikely. The exact filming location is still unknown!

Bridge of the Gods

In the Movie

Scene where The bridge where Cheryl Strayed ends her journey.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Bridge of the Gods is a toll bridge spanning the Columbia River, connecting SR-14 in Washington with I-84 in Oregon. It opened in 1926. The first, natural Bridge of the Gods was created by nature itself. However, that bridge collapsed around the 1690s. Native Americans have their own story...