The Rambo Run

Looking for the ultimate First Blood filming location self-guided tour? If you’re a Rambo fan, a runner, or a film location explorer, Hope, British Columbia delivers. This scenic mountain town served as the backdrop for the 1982 action classic First Blood, and today, it proudly celebrates its cinema history.

To fully experience the movie’s filming locations, I designed the Rambo Run—a 5.31-mile (8.55 km) running or walking route if you are inclined, that takes you through 12 iconic film scene locations, 7 movie-related landmarks, and the best places in Hope to relive Rambo history.