TRAIL JOURNAL
/ May 25, 2022
Less than a quarter mile over the Southern Pacific rail line, we spotted this little guy, right on the trail. I’m pretty sure he’s a Southwestern Arroyo Toad. He had all the hallmarks. He was out at night, he was light green in color, and covered in warts. I knew these toads had been found along Deep Creek. But we hadn’t seen any there. It was pretty special then to see one where I didn’t know they would be. Spotting an endangered species – what a great treat from night hiking!
- Magnus!