Winter on the Blue Trail

I haven't done the Blue Trail at Whiting Road much since I started walking.  Frankly, all Summer and Fall I thought it was too easy, not enough of a challenge.  But, with the deep snow, I decided that I had better test out my Winter walking skills on an easy trail, before I attempted anything harder.

Walking in the Winter, you notice the lack of color.  White and shades of brown and black are about all you see.

Someone had been cross country skiing there, and I followed the tracks.  It was only after I got home that Isobelle's Lady told me that was a mistake.  Apparently, you're not supposed to walk in the tracks, because you mess them up for the next skier who comes along.  Sorry, I'll know better next time.

With all of the colors so muted, the bittersweet was a welcome break of color.

As were the blue privet berries, and these nightshade berries.

But, the snow was the story, covering everything.

I didn't have too hard a time, walking the Blue trail.  Next to tackle the Orange trail, and the Red trail.  But, for those, I'll make sure I have my brand new trekking poles along with me.