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template: byway.jade
id: "62352"
name: Bigfoot Scenic Byway
distance: "89"
duration: 2 hours
description: "Follow the path of the legendary Sasquatch where more sightings have been reported than anywhere else on earth.  If your search for Bigfoot proves fruitless, you'll find plenty more to keep you entertained."
contact: "**[Happy Camp Chamber of Commerce](http://www.happycampchamber.com)**\r\n530-493-2900\r\n<br />\r\n**[Klamath National Forest](http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath)**\r\n<br />\r\n530-842-6131\r\n<br />\r\n**[Six Rivers National Forest](http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers)**\r\n<br />\r\n707-442-1721\r\n"
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websites: 
  - url: "http://www.fs.usda.gov/klamath/"
    name: Klamath National Forest
  - url: "http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/rogue-siskiyou/index.shtml"
    name: "Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest"
  - url: "http://www.fs.usda.gov/sixrivers/"
    name: Six Rivers National Forest
designations: 
  - National Forest Scenic Byway
states: 
  - CA
ll: 
  - -123.631416
  - 40.939362000000074
bounds: 
  - - -123.70494099999996
    - 40.939362000000074
  - - -123.37538899999998
    - 41.79676100000006

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<p>Located among the deep green forests of northwestern California,
Bigfoot Scenic Byway takes you through the region boasting the most
sightings of Bigfoot of anywhere in the country. Whether you catch
a glimpse of the elusive creature or not, a trip down the route
rewards you with impressive mountain ranges, wild rivers, and
recreation opportunities around every bend. Outdoor enthusiasts
find activities both on and off the road, and kids in the backseat
keep their faces pressed against the glass in hopes of adding their
name to the lists of local sightings.</p>
<p>Beginning in Willow Creek (known as the "Gateway to Bigfoot
Country") and ending in Happy Camp, your trip provides an
unforgettable experience in one of California's wildest portions.
Bigfoot Scenic Byway's 89 miles travel through or pass near a
variety of public lands, including several wilderness areas, two
national recreation areas, and Redwood National Park. The small
towns along the route are the perfect places to stretch your legs,
learn more about local cultures, and stop in during one of the
Sasquatch-related festivals held throughout the year.</p>
<p>With its abundance of protected lands, the area provides
exceptional wildlife viewing. Elk, deer, river otters, black bears,
mink, bald eagles and peregrine falcons are among the animals
sighted frequently in the dense forests. Outdoor enthusiasts find
plenty to do along Bigfoot Scenic Byway, including whitewater
rafting, mountain biking, and hiking. Backpackers especially enjoy
the easy access to Marble Mountains Wilderness, where they can hop
onto the epic Pacific Crest Trail for a few months or spend a
weekend trekking among the Marble Mountains' eighty-nine glacial
lakes.</p>
<p>Though the drive can be made in a couple of hours its local
legends, untrammeled natural spaces, and abundant recreation
opportunities tempt travelers to alter vacation plans and stay a
little longer.</p>
