We went to Monocacy Park. There was a dusting on snow on the trail at the Nature Center. We headed toward the creek. The path at creekside has always been challenging, but the erosion has really effected it. There was one place that was about 3 inches wide. Getting the dog to stay on the trail was interesting. He wanted Lyd to walk next to him.
At two other places we had to climb over fallen trees. We didn't think he'd go over the one, but he did. Without a treat bribe. We had none with us.
Coming back on the railroad side the trail was a soggy mess. There was standing water at several places. We tried to avoid most of it, not always successfully. I was glad we brought a towel for the dog to lay on in the car.
We crossed the lot and street and headed into the park. I went to take a pic of the swans and got caught up in 'fishing line". I was a little pissed that someone was that irresponsible. But it wasn't fishing line. The creek banks are lined with very thin wire. We looked at one of the anchor sections and it said "Goose D-Fence". There are red strings on it, but I didn't put 2+2 together soon enough.
The bridge over the creek was icy. I think it has more locks on it than before. We came back the other side, by the pavilions. It's a good thing we did. There was a dalmatian coming toward us, but on the other side.
Miles/Steps: Probably less than 2 miles. Without a tracker, I'm clueless.
Bathrooms: Not open.
Weather: low 30's. Mostly sunny. Windy.
Wildlife: 2 swans and about 12 mallards. 2 of the mallards were black with bright green heads. Clearly they were mixed species ... duck mutts.
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