Roperite – California
The Roperite is a very unusual cryptid that is found in the stories and legends of 19th and 20th-century lumberjack folklore. It is said to live in the foothills of California and can be dangerous if it crosses your path.…
Lumberjack Folklore Cryptids
Here you will find cryptids and critters that feature in the stories, legends, and folklore of the North American lumberjacks. These imaginative tales told by loggers and woodmen have given rise to many different and mysterious creatures that have been passed down through generations of lumberjacks. And while some of these critters might seem a little bit too far-fetched, they are an integral part of American lumbering history and deserve to be preserved and remembered for generations to come.
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Central America Whintosser – California
The Central American Whintosser is an incredibly unusual cryptid found in the folklore of the North American lumberjacks in the late 19th century. Cryptid Name: Central American Whintosser Location: Coast Ranges of California Category: Folklore Cryptid Description: Small creature with…
Tripodero – California
The Tripodero is an incredibly unusual bird with a unique hunting style that is found in the folklore of North American lumberjacks. Cryptid Name: Tripodero Location: California, particularly in chaparral and foothill forests. Category: Folklore Cryptid Description: A bird with…
Sliver Cat – North America
The Sliver Cat is a elusive feline cryptid that is found in North American Lumberjack folklore of the 19th and 20th centuries. Cryptid Name: The Sliver Cat / Felis glabraspiculata Location: Northern pine-wood forests, United States Category: Folklore / Feline…
Dingmaul – New Hampshire
The Dingmaul is an unusual feline cryptid that is mentioned in North American lumberjack folklore and is said to live in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Cryptid Name: Dingmaul (Plunkus) / Saricatellus vociferens Location: White Mountains, New Hampshire. Category:…
Ball-Tailed Cat – Oregon / Pennsylvania
The Ball-Tailed Cat, or Felis caudaglobosa, is an elusive cryptid that is said to live in the forests of Oregon and Pennsylvania. It is featured in lumberjack folklore and it is believed that it is very aggressive towards humans with…
Tree Squeak – Maine
The Tree Squeak, also known as the Arborexusta stridens, is a very elusive cryptid that is said to live in the trees and forests of Maine. Cryptid Name: Tree Squeak Location: Maine Category: Folklore Cryptid Description: Small, weasel or sloth-like…
Hoop Snake – North America / Canada
A Hoop Snake is a unique cryptid that has the ability to roll downhill at impressive speeds to catch its prey. It is similar to the Japanese cryptid called the Tsuchinoko. Cryptid Name: Hoop Snake Location: North America / Canada…
Hidebehind – North America
The Hidebehind is a cryptid that is found in the folklore of the lumberjack and logging communities of North America. It is a very elusive cryptid that is known for its tendency to stalk behind humans in the forest especially…
Snow Snake – Arctic Regions
The Snow Snake, also called Aestatesomnus hiemepericulosus, is an elusive cryptid snake that is said to live in the cold snowy regions of Bering Strait. Cryptid Name: Snow Snake Location: Siberia, Bering Strait, North America, Canada Category: Folklore Cryptid Description:…
Agropelter – Northern United States
The Agropelter is an aggressive cryptid that is found in the folklore of North American lumberjacks. Its name comes from a combination of “agro” meaning aggressive and “pelt” which refers to striking or pelting with objects, in this case, branches!…
Tote Road Shagamaw – Maine
The Tote Road Shagamaw is an unusual cryptid that is said to live in Maine. It is a lesser-known creature that is found in the stories and folkore of North American lumberjacks. Cryptid Name: Tote Road Shagamaw Location: Maine, Allegash…