Bigfoot Trap – A Quirky Oregon Legend!
The Bigfoot Trap in Oregon is a quirky piece of history hidden in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest near Applegate Lake. Built in 1974 by the North American Wildlife Research Team, the trap was a serious attempt to capture a live Bigfoot after reports of mysterious, large footprints in the area.
Inspired by local sightings and fueled by the era’s growing fascination with Sasquatch*
, the group constructed the 10-foot-tall wooden and metal trap, baiting it with animal carcasses
in hopes of proving Bigfoot’s existence.
Though the trap never caught anything other than a few confused bears
, it remains a fun stop along the Collings Mountain Trail, just 0.2 miles from the road.
Today, it’s maintained as a historical oddity and a must-see for Bigfoot enthusiasts, hikers, and curious travelers passing through Southern Oregon.
