New Hampshire's Top 5 Bigfoot Sightings and Abanaki Legends

New Hampshire, known for its rugged mountains, dense forests, and rural landscapes, is home to some of the most mysterious Bigfoot sightings in the country. With over 80% of the state covered in forests, it's no surprise that New Hampshire is a hot spot for cryptid encounters. The YouTube channel, Campfire Creepers - Stories Stranger Than Fiction, has compiled a list of the top five Bigfoot sightings in New Hampshire, and I'm excited to share these compelling stories with you. Starting off at number five, we have the Paget River Phantom in Franconia Notch State Park near Lincoln, New Hampshire. In October 2020, two hikers heard strange knocking sounds echoing through the forest and saw a massive shadowy figure standing among the trees. Described as over 7 ft tall and covered in thick dark fur, the hikers hurried away, feeling an eerie presence that lingered even after they left the area. Coming in at number four, we have the Moose Brook encounter in Moose Brook State Park near Gorham, New Hampshire. In July 2019, a group of campers reported hearing strange heavy footfalls around their tent late at night. Initially assuming it was a bear, they soon realized the creature was walking upright. The humid summer night and eerie stillness of the forest made the experience even more unsettling. At number three, we have the Bear Brook howl in Bear Brook State Park near Allenstown, New Hampshire. In March 2021, a mountain biker taking an early morning ride reported hearing a loud guttural howl that echoed through the woods. Moments later, they saw a massive dark figure moving swiftly through the trees. Despite attempting to take a photo, the biker was unable to capture a clear image. The oape mountain giant in the oape mountain range near molteno, New Hampshire, comes in at number two. In September 2022, four hikers exploring a less-traveled trail reported seeing a large bipedal figure standing on a ridgeline. As they watched the figure moved with surprising speed and disappeared behind the rocks. The group later found huge footprints in the soft dirt near their campsite, measuring nearly 18 in long. And finally, at number one, we have the Mount Washington Spectre in White Mountain National Forest near Mount Washington, New Hampshire. In May 2023, a group of six hikers had a terrifying experience as they camped near Tuckerman Ravine. They noticed an eerie silence fall over the forest just after sunset and soon heard a series of deep guttural growls coming from the tree line. Moments later, they spotted a massive dark figure emerging from the shadows, standing over 8 ft tall with glowing amber eyes. New Hampshire's vast forests, rugged terrain, and sparse population create the perfect conditions for an elusive creature like Bigfoot to remain hidden. Do you believe your region or town deserves a top rating, or have you had an unusual encounter in the woods you can't explain? Let us know in the comment section. And be sure to check out the Campfire Creepers - Stories Stranger Than Fiction YouTube channel for more fascinating cryptid encounters.