Maudslay morning

As the temperature slowly edged towards the freezing mark I headed to Maudslay State Park for a walk in the woods. The trails show signs of muddy conditions from days ago, frozen now into an uneven surface containing footprints and ruts from mountain bikes. Luckily the grassy surface to the side of the trail was smooth.

I heard creaking and cracking noises as ice settled on streams and ponds, and the Merrimack River showed a mix of open water and ice. In spite of the lack of snow, winter has made its mark.