Bigfoot / Sasquatchsighting locationNorthern hardwood-conifer transition forestNew Hampshire, United States44.1500°, -71.6833°

Franconia Notch

Franconia Notch is a dramatic mountain pass through New Hampshire's White Mountains, rising to 1,950 feet and flanked by imposing peaks including Mount Lafayette and Cannon Mountain. This narrow corridor through ancient granite walls has drawn Bigfoot investigators for decades, with the dense mixed hardwood and coniferous forests providing ideal habitat for an elusive primate. The notch's unique geography creates natural funnels and travel corridors that many researchers believe could concentrate Sasquatch movement through the region. The area gained national attention when Finding Bigfoot investigated reports from guests at the nearby Mount Washington Resort, leading the team to use traditional alpine horns in an attempt to elicit responses from any creatures in the surrounding wilderness.

Timeline

c. 1800s

Early trappers reportedly describe encounters with large, hair-covered figures in the mountain passes

c. 1970s

Modern Bigfoot sightings begin emerging from hikers and resort guests in the Franconia area

2016

Finding Bigfoot team investigates Mount Washington Resort reports, focusing search efforts on Franconia Notch

Notable Sightings

c. 1980s· Mount Washington Resort guests
Hotel visitors reported seeing large, bipedal figures moving through the forest visible from their rooms, with some describing creatures crossing open areas near the tree line.
The witnesses were staying at an upscale resort and had no apparent motivation to fabricate stories, with several independent reports describing similar creatures in the same general area over multiple years.
c. 1990s· White Mountain hikers
Backpackers on the Franconia Ridge Trail reported hearing powerful wood knocks echoing through the notch, followed by deep whooping calls that didn't match any known wildlife in the region.
Experienced hikers familiar with local wildlife, including black bears and moose, insisted the vocalizations were unlike anything they'd heard in decades of mountain camping.

What the Shows Found

Finding BigfootS08E03
Did: The team interviewed Mount Washington Resort staff and guests who reported sightings, then moved to Franconia Notch for overnight investigation using alpine horns to attempt long-distance communication with any Sasquatch in the area.
Found: While the alpine horn calls produced interesting acoustic effects in the mountain environment, no confirmed evidence was captured during the investigation.

What the Science Says

The White Mountains represent prime habitat for a large primate, with extensive old-growth forest remnants, abundant water sources, and minimal human presence in the backcountry areas. The region supports healthy populations of black bears, which careful observers should rule out, though experienced outdoorsmen familiar with bear behavior rarely confuse the two when describing their encounters.

Footprint casts from New England locations have been analyzed for consistent patterns and foot morphology. The mountain passes like Franconia Notch create natural corridors that could concentrate Sasquatch movement, similar to patterns observed in Pacific Northwest hotspots.

While no definitive physical evidence has emerged from Franconia Notch specifically, the consistent nature of reports from credible witnesses suggests something remarkable may be moving through these ancient mountain forests. The acoustic properties of the notch itself make it an intriguing location for researchers investigating long-distance Sasquatch communication patterns.

Lore & Fun Facts

The notch was home to the famous Old Man of the Mountain rock formation until its collapse in 2003

The Franconia Notch Parkway required special Congressional approval to be only one lane in each direction

Local traditions speak of powerful forest beings dwelling in mountain passes

The area's unique acoustics make it ideal for testing long-distance Sasquatch communication theories

Planning a Visit

Access

Franconia Notch State Park provides easy access via the Franconia Notch Parkway, with multiple trailheads and visitor facilities. The area welcomes researchers and hikers, though overnight camping requires permits in designated areas.

Nearest Town

Franconia, New Hampshire (5 miles north)

Best Time to Visit

Late spring through early fall offers the best conditions, with winter access limited due to heavy snowfall and extreme cold in the high country.