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24 July 2020 Packwood And Randle, Lewis County, Washington Class B #76858

Tracks near Packwood And Randle, Washington (2020)

The witness and family stopped while driving to hike and explore around Brownie Creek. While hiking along the sandy banks, the witness nearly stepped into a very large footprint estimated at 17 inches or more. Family members also saw the print, photos were taken, and the group then continued up the mountain.

Tracks
24 April 2020 Mt St Helens, Lewis County, Washington Class B #65388

Sasquatch snow tracks found at first seasonal entry onto Weyerhaeuser land near Vanson Lake

The witness reported finding weeks-old tracks in deep snow on a logging road area described as undisturbed by humans for months. The trackway reportedly continued for about 800 yards with large footprints and a long step in about five feet of packed snow. The witness took photos and video of the tracks on visits on April 24th and 25th.

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2014 Washington #http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bigfoothotspot/2015/07/09/sc-ep123-bigfoot-like-creature-on-mount-st-helens

Tracks in Washington (2014)

Two former staff members reportedly found two additional stacked bone piles on the other side of the mountain with very large incisor-like marks. The team recorded three separated deposition sites and later found tracks within a quarter mile of two sites. Track measurements of step and stride were used to estimate the maker's height.

TracksProperty disturbance
12 December 2013 Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington Class B #43244

Family finds large tracks going through their yard near Cle Elum

The witness reported finding a line of very large footprints on a relative's property. The trackway is described as coming from a creek, through a field and gate, around a yard and down a driveway. The witness photographed the prints and reported measurements and single-file placement.

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20 March 2012 Rainer, Thurston County, Washington Class A #34710

While target shooting a family observes a large bi-ped in a blackberry patch near the town of Rainier

The witness and four companions were pausing in a hay field during a target-practice outing when the witness spotted a large dark figure rising from a blackberry patch. The figure walked across a trail, paused by a fir tree and looked toward the group, then continued into an adjacent field. The group went to the spot, found flattened brush and a bent-grass trail, estimated the figure's height against the tree, took photos, and then heard knocking beats and hooting sounds after birds flushed and dogs barked in the distance.

Full-body sightingWood knockWhoopTracksUnidentified sound
22 January 2012 Cinebar, Lewis County, Washington Class B #32696

Rural resident records audio and photographs snow trackway near Cinebar

On the morning of January 22, 2012, the witness looked out at melting snow in the backyard and noticed an unusual straight-line series of marks distinct from ATV tracks and family footprints. The marks ran directly from tree to tree and then toward the property line, with no clear origin behind the property. The witness photographed the trackway and measured consistent long intervals between steps.

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15 March 2011 Klipsan Beach, Pacific County, Washington Class A #29609

Family has frequent visitors at their home near Ocean Park

The witness claims a family group has visited a rural wooded property regularly for nearly two years, typically evenings to early mornings several times a week. Reported activity includes footprints, wood knocks, odors, vocalizations, trail and structure formation, and direct sightings with food exchange and close interactions. An investigator visited the densely brushed property, observed extensive trails and shelter-like spots, and interviewed the household about four to five individuals of different sizes.

Full-body sightingSilhouetteEyeshineVocalizationWhistle +11
16 January 2011 Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington Class B #28739

Hikers find large barefoot prints on the Elwha River Trail

The witness and a companion were hiking out after a multi-day camping trip when they found a large barefoot-like print in mud, with additional fainter tracks continuing along the trail, and took a single cellphone photo. That night while sheltering in a trail cabin with a poncho rigged over an open window, the covering was pulled open and a securing board was knocked onto a camper despite no observed wind. The witness noted the nighttime disturbance could have been a bear, but also noted a food-strewn garbage bag was left untouched.

TracksProperty disturbancePossible misidentification
August 2010 Darrington, Skagit County, Washington Class B #28577

Possible footprints found and a cast made on the Suiattle River near Darrington (w/photos)

The witness was camping on owned property along the river [name withheld] the dogs stayed agitated overnight. The next morning a line of prints was found in mud by the river that appeared to come out of the water and go back in downstream. The witness photographed the prints and made a plaster cast, reporting them at about 13 by 4 inches.

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March 2008 Humptulips, Grays Harbor County, Washington Class B #23493

Possible tracks in snow east of Humptulips (w/photo)

Four people driving logging roads found large footprints in about a foot of snow beside the road. After photographing an initial line of about six prints, they found a longer line of more than thirty prints on a landing. They concluded the prints were not human because of the large size, five toes, and long stride that the witness could not recreate.

Tracks
6 June 2003 Index WA., Snohomish County, Washington Class B #6527

Campers find a large track

Two companions camping near Index walked down an overgrown disused road to photograph the river. Along the way they noticed small trees broken off high above the ground, then found a single very large right footprint in a soft spot in the road. The print was much larger than the companion's size 10.5 to 11 foot, no other prints showed in the firm soil, and they photographed it for scale.

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11 November 2002 Packwood, Lewis County, Washington Class B #7038

Large footprints found in snow above Packwood

While elk hunting on a ridge, the witness found large tracks in patches of snow and photographed them. Shortly after taking the photos, a rock was thrown from about 150 meters away and dislodged other rocks downslope. He glassed the direction with binoculars, saw only an indentation in the rocks, then left the mountain quickly feeling uneasy.

TracksRock throwing
20 October 2002 Carson, Skamania County, Washington Class B #5176

Several sets of tracks found near Skookum Meadows

The witness spent the early morning driving back roads around Skookum Meadows to revisit prior sites and scout for future investigation. While traveling, the witness found a buttock-like skid mark with possible handprints and three large bare-foot-like impressions, plus additional large human-shaped tracks near a broken natural bee hive and behind roadside fir trees. The witness photographed the findings and made a cast of one track.

TracksHandprint
September 2001 Clayton, Stevens County, Washington Class B #3673

Woman finds large tracks on her property near Clayton, Wa

The witness and companions walking a road on the property noticed unusually large human-like footprints in dry powdery soil. The prints were described as deep with a longer-than-human stride and were photographed and followed a short distance to a viewpoint before leaving the road. Weather at the time was very dry.

Tracks
12 December 2000 Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington Class B #1263

Rooks Park Investigation

In early morning fresh snow, the witness was walking a paved trail and found large barefoot tracks with a smaller set alongside. The witness followed the tracks to a wooden bridge where they were lost. The find was reported two weeks later.

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December 2000 Mt. St. Helens, Skamania County, Washington Class B #9005

Large bridge found crossing creekbed

Three companions hiked several miles into old-growth forest at the base of Mt. St. Helens in midday snow conditions. They reported finding twisted trees, saplings torn down and woven over a creek, and numerous large bare footprints in snow. The largest print was taped at 21 inches and dwarfed the witness's boot, but attempted photos failed due to snow glare.

TracksTwistTree break
14 October 1988 Wahkiacus, Klickitat County, Washington Class B #5953

Family hunting near Wahkiacus is stalked by a large animal

During a deer-hunting drive in foggy woods, the witness and his father found large bipedal tracks over their tire marks and concluded a bear could not have made them. As they circled back, an unseen animal tracked them, producing a strong foul odor and a high-pitched squeal before thrashing off toward the mother waiting at the truck. They later found uprooted small trees, additional tracks in camp, hair on fencing, and a woody debris structure, and heard screaming and a howl that prompted a relative to leave camp.

TracksScreamHowlOdorFootsteps +4
15 August 1982 Greenwater, Pierce County, Washington Class A #4452

US Army Ranger training mission near Greenwater finds large barefoot human shaped tracks

During a military alpine navigation exercise, the witness's squad stopped to rest at a stream and discovered large, deep footprints on a gravel bar and in soft soil. They measured the prints and stride with a tape measure and noticed occasional additional marks downstream before the trail ended. No maker was seen, and the squad leader suggested instructors may have made the prints as a joke.

TracksPossible hoax
2 June 1982 Elma, Brady And Matlock, Grays Harbor County, Washington Class A #2599

Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Department Offense report/summary

The writer was contacted about large tracks in a secluded clearcut area and was escorted to a spur road. Two large human-like footprints were found in mud where a wide trail of broken vegetation came down a hill to the road. The writer photographed both prints, cast the left one, and collected a hair from between the toes for analysis.

TracksHair
29 December 1977 Granite Falls, Snohomish County, Washington Class A #1880

Man and his children find large barefoot tracks in snow

The witness took his children sledding along a forest service road, towing a sled behind his truck. After noticing droppings in the road, they found a trail of large bare human-like footprints with five toes leading up a bank. The witness compared his booted foot and stride to the prints, noting a much longer step and deeper impressions, then left because it was getting late and later reported the find to the sheriff's office.

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