Hiker's Terrifying Encounter with Bigfoot in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Posted Sunday, April 20, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

Intriguing footage has surfaced on YouTube, shared by BeyondBeliefTV, that tells the chilling tale of Jake Reynolds' encounter with a Bigfoot in Washington's Gford Pincho National Forest. The video, titled "The Hiker & Bigfoot - A Terrifying 5-Minute Horror Story!", is a must-watch for any Bigfoot enthusiast. Jake Reynolds, an avid hiker, was no stranger to the woods. He loved the quiet rustle of leaves and the tall trees. However, one chilly morning in 1998, he embarked on a new trail, one he hadn't explored before. The pass was narrow, the air thick with fog, and birds chirped, but as Jake walked deeper, the forest grew quiet. Too quiet. Then he saw it - a footprint, not belonging to a bear, too big, too human-like. Jake's heart pounded as he touched the edges of the muddy print. Something was out there with him, and it wasn't human. A low growl rumbled through the trees, not an animal's growl, one Jake didn't recognize. He turned and froze, between two towering pines, a massive, hairy figure stood before him, with dark eyes locked onto his. It was a Bigfoot. The creature snarled, baring white teeth. Jake stumbled back, tripping over roots, and the beast took a step forward. Its breath was hot and heavy. Jake's mind screamed "Run!", and he did. He sprinted down the trail, branches whooping his face, behind him, thundering footsteps grew louder. This thing was chasing him. Then, Jake burst into a clearing where sunlight broke through. He dared a glance back, and there was nothing there, just silence. Panting, he collapsed near a fallen log, wondering if he had imagined it all. But then, from the trees, an echoing roar shook the forest. Since 1998, Jake has never gone back to the woods. Some trails, he decided, were better left unexplored. This harrowing account serves as a reminder of the mysterious and elusive creatures that may be lurking in our forests. Watch the video to hear Jake's story in his own words.