We were going to hike on the Appalachian Trail this morning, but none of the parking areas were plowed. The AT was still snow covered and it looked like no one had been walking there, at least near Toms Run. So we went over to Pine Grove Furnace State Park. The AT does run through the park and we did walk on it, but its not quite the same thing. Lots of people had been through so there was actually a groove cut through the snow about 6 inches deep. We were walking north through the Park making sure we stayed in the 6 inch deep trail, when some folks with dogs came south toward us - unleashed of course. One of the dogs came walking down the trail like a train on the tracks. Typically dogs are all over the place, but this guy stayed right in the grove and stopped dead when he got to me. He looked up as if to say "You move, I'm not" I laughed and stepped out of the groove. I guess he didn't want to get any more snow on his paws than necessary.
It was sunny and 40, which is great weather for hiking. Lots of other people were out snowshoeing, sledding, skiing and walking. The sun was so bright against the snow that it was tough to get any good pictures. I did get some nice reflections from Mountain Creek and from the Swamp Trail.
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