Hiker's Detailed Bigfoot Encounter on Appalachian Trail: Exploring Native American Legends

Posted Saturday, January 18, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

A hiker's chilling encounter with a mysterious creature in the Appalachian Trail has recently surfaced on YouTube, and it's making waves in the Bigfoot community. The video, uploaded by the channel "Legend Of Bigfoot Encounters," shares the terrifying experience of a man who goes by the name of "Appalachian Trail Hiker." The video begins with the hiker describing his journey along the Appalachian Trail, where he had heard stories of strange occurrences and eerie sounds in the night. However, it wasn't until his fourth week on the trail that he had an encounter he would never forget. The hiker describes the silence of the forest, the heavy footfalls around his campsite, and the musky odor that filled the air. He then saw a pair of eyes reflecting the firelight, belonging to a creature that was at least 7 feet tall with broad shoulders and covered in matted hair. The creature didn't have the typical ape-like features that folklore describes, but instead had a human-like awareness that sent a chill down the hiker's spine. The creature then mimicked the hiker's movements, raising its hand as if trying to communicate. After a moment, it turned its head sharply and let out a low growl before disappearing into the darkness. The hiker was left with a feeling of unease and decided to take a detour off the trail, where he stumbled upon an abandoned campsite with strange claw marks and rock stacks along the path. He also found a journal filled with frantic entries about strange noises and a massive creature. The hiker's encounter is particularly interesting because it matches stories of the "Stone Guardians," ancient beings tied to the Earth that protect sacred land. These beings can shape the terrain, summon storms, and even disappear into the land itself. The hiker's experience has left many in the Bigfoot community intrigued and wondering if there is more to the creature than what we know. Could the "Stone Guardians" be real, and if so, what role do they play in the world of Bigfoot? If you're as fascinated by this encounter as we are, be sure to check out the full video on "Legend Of Bigfoot Encounters" YouTube channel. And as always, keep an open mind and stay Squatchable!