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Location: Centre County (near Penn State)
A college student hunting raccoons was alerted by a loud wood knock and felt he was being followed. He later had a face-to-face encounter, seeing a creature with a flat, human-like face and dark eyes peering at him from behind a tree before it silently slipped away.

Location: South of Hollidaysburg, Blair County
Four large footprints, each measuring 15 inches long and 7 inches wide, were discovered and cast by the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society along an ATV trail. The impressions were deep in the soil, suggesting a very heavy individual.

Location: Derry, Westmoreland County
Residents near a wooded area reported a powerful stench like rotten eggs or meat that lasted for over a half-hour. Two days prior, a witness saw a 4-foot-tall gray-haired creature run into the same woods after loud "whoop-whoop" sounds were heard.

Location: Indiana County
A former police officer reported and photographed a series of large footprints with a nearly four-foot stride. The BFRO investigated, deemed the witness highly credible, and classified it as a Class B report due to the compelling physical evidence.

Location: Austin, Potter County
After hearing distinct wood knocks, a witness discovered a line of large tracks in the snow with a stride of approximately 4 feet. The tracks had no shoe treads and were found near the Sinnemoning River.

Location: Ohiopyle State Park, Fayette County
Hikers on a trail reported having small rocks thrown in their direction from an unseen source on a steep, wooded hillside. They also heard what sounded like deep whooping vocalizations that seemed to move parallel to them.

Location: Bald Eagle State Park, Centre County
A man at his cabin saw an eight-foot-tall, dark-haired humanoid with broad shoulders moving in the hemlocks 50 yards away. Later that night, he heard loud howls and knocking sounds from the forest.

Location: Allegheny National Forest, Elk County
A group of campers reported hearing powerful wood knocks from opposite sides of their campsite. This was followed by the sound of heavy, bipedal footsteps crunching leaves just outside their circle of light for nearly an hour.

Location: Near Jim Thorpe, Carbon County
A truck driver's dashcam captured a tall, dark, bipedal figure walking into the woods from the side of the road at night. The footage was brief but showed a distinctly non-human gait.

Location: Wind Gap, Northampton County
A hunter sitting in their deer spot watched as several deer ran past, acting as if they were being pushed. Seconds later, a 7.5 to 8-foot-tall, reddish-brown Sasquatch followed the same path.

Location: Luzerne County
A BFRO report details a witness seeing a large, upright figure walking through their backyard at 2:30 a.m. The area was between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.

Location: Tioga State Forest, Tioga County
Hikers found a series of large, unusual structures made of bent and woven saplings. They also discovered several 16-inch footprints in a muddy patch of ground nearby.

Location: Near Ohiopyle, Fayette County
Kayakers on the Youghiogheny River reported having rocks thrown at them from a high, wooded ridge. They heard deep guttural grunts and saw a large, dark figure moving through the trees above them.

Location: Butler County
A homeowner repeatedly heard deep, menacing growls and grunts just outside their rural home over several nights. Their dog refused to go outside after dark. They found several large, unidentified tracks in the mud one morning.

Location: Pleasant Township, Warren County
A driver witnessed an 8-foot-tall, hairy creature step over a guardrail and cross Route 62 in just three long strides. The witness was close enough to see muscle definition and later found wet footprints on the pavement where it had crossed.

Location: Somerset County
A farmer watched a large, dark brown, bipedal creature walk across an entire open field in broad daylight. He noted its incredibly long arms and smooth, fluid stride.

Location: York County
A family driving home late at night had their headlights illuminate a massive, hair-covered creature standing on the side of a rural road. It turned and walked back into the cornfield, disappearing from sight.

Location: Centre County
A family having a picnic heard a series of loud, prolonged whooping calls that seemed to be answered from a different direction. They felt an intense sense of being watched and left the area quickly.

Location: Jefferson County
Two men fishing at a remote lake at dusk heard a blood-curdling scream from the woods that they said "sounded like a woman being murdered." It was followed by a series of deep grunts.

Location: Greene County
Two friends riding bikes on a remote trail heard strange, cat-like noises before seeing a 7-foot-tall creature covered in dark hair watching them from the brush. It quickly moved away when it realized it was spotted.

Location: Lycoming County
A resident of a secluded cabin was terrified when they saw a large, hairy face with dark eyes looking into their kitchen window late at night. They found large hand and face prints on the glass the next morning.

Location: Warren County
Two hunters reported being stalked by a large bipedal animal for over an hour. They heard heavy footsteps circling their position and deep, guttural vocalizations that they could not identify, prompting them to leave the area immediately.

Location: Clinton County
A group of campers observed what they believed to be a family of sasquatches from a distance over three days. They witnessed the creatures foraging for food and heard complex chatter and whistle-like vocalizations at night.

Location: Perry Township, Fayette County
A well-documented case involving multiple witnesses who observed a large, ape-like creature for several minutes. They reported hearing strange whistling and chattering sounds. A thermal imager was later used, capturing a heat signature of an unidentified bipedal figure.

Location: McKean County
Hunters found a deer carcass oddly placed high in the branches of a tree. Surrounding the tree were numerous large, unshod footprints in the snow.

Location: Armstrong County
A farmer investigating noises in his barn at night saw a huge, hairy figure run out and leap a fence with ease. For weeks afterward, he would hear strange whoops and whistles from the woods bordering his property.

Location: Clarion County
Two turkey hunters were startled by a loud "thump" sound, like a large rock being dropped. They then saw a 7-foot-tall, dark brown creature watching them from about 60 yards away before it turned and walked into thick brush.

Location: Bradford County
A motorist driving on a rural road late at night was forced to slam on their brakes as a very tall, muscular, dark-haired creature ran across the road in front of them in two steps, disappearing into the woods.

Location: Berks County
Dozens of residents in a rural valley called police to report a terrifyingly loud howl that echoed for several minutes. Several witnesses also reported seeing a "huge, dark man-like thing" moving in the woods.

Location: Cambria County
A series of reports over several weeks described a creature terrorizing a rural neighborhood. Events included property damage, loud screams, and glimpses of a massive, foul-smelling creature.

Location: East Pensboro, Cumberland County
Multiple residents reported strange noises and foul odors, followed by sightings of a tall, hairy creature with no neck and arms that reached below its knees. The events caused a local stir, with armed groups searching the woods.

Location: Huntingdon County
Fishermen on the Juniata River watched as a tall, broad-shouldered creature waded across a shallow section of the river and disappeared into the woods on the opposite bank.

Location: Schuylkill County
Workers at a coal stripping pit discovered a line of 17-inch, human-like footprints with a 5-foot stride in an area of soft mud that was inaccessible to vehicles.

Location: Conaugh Township, Cambria County
A massive, 17.75-inch-long footprint was discovered in the mud near a local's home. The cast of the print appeared to show six toes, and the stride to the next print was measured at an incredible eight feet.

Location: Beaver County
A utility worker checking a powerline cut saw a large, black, hairy creature watching him from the edge of the woods. It stood for nearly a minute before turning and walking away.

Location: Near Ligonier, Westmoreland County
A family driving at dusk saw a six-foot-tall figure covered in shaggy, reddish-brown hair on the side of the road. When they shined their headlights on it, it scrambled up a steep 40-foot embankment with incredible speed.

Location: Bucks County
A couple was awakened by loud, mournful moaning sounds coming from the woods behind their house. The next day, they found a trail of 16-inch footprints leading from the woods toward their property and back.

Location: Fayette & Westmoreland Counties
A major wave of sightings occurred where multiple witnesses reported seeing large, hairy creatures in conjunction with strange lights and UFOs. Reports included guttural sounds from the creatures. One famous case involved a father and son seeing a creature with glowing green eyes near a landed spherical craft.

Location: Pottstown, Montgomery County
A rash of incidents where chicken coops were violently ripped apart and dogs were found with broken spines. A few witnesses reported a creature with shiny black fur and beady red eyes.

Location: Forest County
A logging crew repeatedly found their work site disturbed in the mornings. One evening, two workers staying late heard loud grunts and witnessed a huge, dark creature effortlessly throwing small logs at the edge of the clearing.

Location: Chestnut Ridge, Westmoreland County
A family camping reported hearing loud, guttural screams unlike any known animal. The next morning, they found large, human-like tracks around their campsite. This area would become a hotspot for activity.

Location: Adams County
Several farmers reported a "hairy giant" was stealing apples from their orchards at night. One farmer saw it briefly in his truck's headlights, describing it as "bigger than any man" and covered in dark hair.

Top 35 Sasquatch Search Locations in Pennsylvania

  • Chestnut Ridge Westmoreland & Fayette Counties
  • Allegheny National Forest Warren, McKean, Forest & Elk Counties
  • Ohiopyle State Park Fayette County
  • Moshannon State Forest Clearfield, Centre & Elk Counties
  • Bald Eagle State Park Centre County
  • Tioga State Forest Tioga & Lycoming Counties
  • Forbes State Forest Westmoreland, Somerset & Fayette Counties
  • Cook Forest State Park Clarion, Forest & Jefferson Counties
  • Kinzua Bridge State Park McKean County
  • Rothrock State Forest Huntingdon, Centre & Mifflin Counties
  • Gallitzin State Forest Cambria & Indiana Counties
  • Sproul State Forest Clinton & Centre Counties
  • Loyalsock State Forest Sullivan, Lycoming & Bradford Counties
  • Michaux State Forest Adams, Cumberland & Franklin Counties
  • Delaware State Forest Pike & Monroe Counties
  • Jacobs Creek Area Fayette County
  • The Quehanna Wild Area Elk, Cameron & Clearfield Counties
  • Susquehannock State Forest Potter, Clinton & McKean Counties
  • Blue Knob State Park Bedford County
  • Ricketts Glen State Park Luzerne, Sullivan & Columbia Counties
  • Worlds End State Park Sullivan County
  • The Pine Creek Gorge (PA Grand Canyon) Tioga County
  • Laurel Hill State Park Somerset County
  • Parker Dam State Park Clearfield County
  • Sinnemahoning State Park Cameron & Potter Counties
  • Tuscarora State Forest Perry, Juniata & Mifflin Counties
  • Weiser State Forest Schuylkill & Carbon Counties
  • Hickory Run State Park Carbon County
  • Yellow Creek State Park Indiana County
  • Moraine State Park Butler County
  • Ryerson Station State Park Greene County
  • French Creek State Park Berks & Chester Counties
  • Oil Creek State Park Venango County
  • Clear Creek State Forest Jefferson County
  • The Greater Johnstown Area Cambria County

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