I saw these Frost Flowers near the abandoned homestead.

There was water in Little Paddy Creek at the Short Cut Crossing, but the recent rain had scoured it out, making the crossing look quite deep. A few yards downstream I found a point to cross with (relatively) dry feet.

There was no water in the creek at the point I call ‘Three Creeks Crossing’ at the start of the trail I’ve recently discovered is called the Paddy Creek Ridge Spur.

I kept on heading down the North Loop, and it was four-fifteen when I arrived at my stop for the night in ‘Spring Hollow.’ The temperature was now 35°F. I’d hiked just short of seven miles.

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