Late Run at South Cove

C and I got a late start hiking at Radnor Park today, but we decided to try the South Cove Trail anyway. An approximately 2.7 mile jaunt, the South Cove sits opposite the lake across Otter Creek Road. It's a pretty hike with a number of climbs that take you up to a nice ridge line before descending rapidly back down to the road.

Late Run at South Cove

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Today, we had a guest hiker along. A new stuffed animal, Sharpy the lizard, rode in C's pack most of the way. Sharpy picked a good day to come out. The weather was absolutely gorgeous for December, with temps up into the mid-50s.

About half-way through the hike, we saw a herd of nine does browsing along for acorns, and C correctly identified a bright red cardinal just off the trail as a "boy bird." We cut it pretty close, getting back to the truck as nightfall came, but I think C enjoyed getting to use his flashlights for the last half mile or so.

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