Sasquatch is a myth that has fascinated Washingtonians for over 50 years. Often described as a large, hairy ape, Sasquatch goes by many names: Bigfoot, the Yeti, Mountain Monster, and many more names all specific to different regions. Many Indigenous tribes have names for the elusive hairy beast including the Salish name Sasahevas meaning “Wild Man of the Woods”. The quest to set eyes on Bigfoot has inspired tv shows, podcasts, guided tours, and a endless merchandise. The Pacific Northwest specifically is famous for its bountiful sightings of Bigfoot. The terrain of Douglas fir trees and Western Red Cedars make up the thick vegetation that mystery naturally lurks in. If you’re on the hunt for Sasquatch, here are some towns that have an exceptionally high possibility of you sighting bigfoot.
Bellingham: The Lummi Indian reservation spotted over 100 Sasquatch sightings in the 1970s. Sasquatch is a big part of Bellingham so much so that Whatcom County is referred to as the “Sasquatch Protection and Refuge Area” for three decades.
An area to look out for Bigfoot in Bellingham is the Oyster Dome Trail off of Chuckanut Drive. The well-known hike is long and ends at a spectacular lookout that offers a birds eye view of the extensive forest in which Bigfoot could be camouflaged.
Mt.Rainier: This icy volcano has a summit over 14,000 feet high. Mt. Rainier National Park is 200,000 acres of dense forest providing many nooks and crannies for sasquatch to hide in. Your chances of finding Sasquatch are high here because there have been 69 recorded bigfoot sightings by 2014 at Mt. Rainier.
Trails you should hike to find Sasquatch are the Skyline trail and the Rampart Ridge Trail.
Skamania County: Located just above Portland, Oregon, Skamania County has had an extensive history with Mr. Squatch. In the 1960s, after an unusual amount of Bigfoot sightings, the county made a law protecting sasquatch. The killing of Bigfoot would result in a 1,000 dollar fine as well as jail time for up to one year. The law used to be a lot harsher, though, with fines up to 10,000 dollars and up to five years of jail time.
Specific trails that are the best for sighting Bigfoot in Skamania County are Beacon Rock and the Cape Horn Trail.
Snoqualmie Pass: Recently, there was a Sasquatch sighting on the Snoqualmie Pass which is near Seattle, Washington.
Snow Lake Trail and the Granite Mountain Trail are great places to go to hunt for Bigfoot in. Both trails sport an avalanche warning so be cautious if you make the trek for Sasquatch on these trails.
Mt. St Helens: Lava tubes and volcanic features are components of Mt. St. Helens that provide hiding places for Bigfoot to take refuge in. The appropriately named Ape Canyon was a hotspot for Sasquatch interactions in the early 1900s. A gathering of miners were attacked by a group of Sasquatch one night. They claimed the herd of Bigfoot threw rocks at their cabin and even took one of their axes. Unfortunately, Sasquatch's reign on the area was lessened due to the eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980. Locals believed that the Bigfoot population was lowered from the explosion.
The Ape Canyon is an almost 10 mile hike. It isn’t heavily traveled so Sasquatch won’t be scared off by bustling foot traffic.
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