The Lost Pond Trail - Now and Now & Then

in Wednesday Walk2 years ago

The following are all photos that I took along the Lost Pond Trail with the exception of the last photo. The Lost Pond Trail is a trail located at the Big Gunpowder Falls State Park in Baltimore County, Maryland at approximately 10092 Belair Road. My most recent visit to this trail was earlier this month but the last time that I was on this trail was (I believe) 2018. So I thought it would be fun to show a few photos from my recent visit and then show a few side by side photos of the same area from now and then. I think I did a pretty good job and since they are comparison photos then my post really won't seem as long as you think it would be because the "now & then" photos are in collages. These are the photos that I took earlier this month.

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Sorry, there isn't much green foliage yet but some of the trees did have buds on them. Also, you may not have noticed but there are a couple of geese in my first photo. Here is a closer shot that I got of them!

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I thought this was a pretty little round-about area on the trail. No flowers but some greenery.

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I love seeing the new growth of Spring and even though there weren't any flowers in that round-about I did find some flowers along the other parts of the trail like these snowdrop flowers.

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This is the last photo I have to show you before doing a little now and then side by sides. The sun was shining directly from across the water. Which I think enhanced being able to see the rocks under the water and I love the shadows that the trees are casting as well.

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The collages below will show the same approximate area with 2022 photos being on the left and 2018 photos on the right. The seasons are also different which will be obvious.

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The trees definitely helped when I was looking for matches in my photos.

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These are the steps that lead to the far back parking lot of the park. It is a lot easier going down those steps than it is going up after a long walk.

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It took me a little while to be sure that this was truly a match up. The angle of the downed tree just seemed off but my silly brain knew I wouldn't have the exact angle regardless. However, I did match up some trees across the Gunpowder Falls river and the overhanging branch of the moss covered tree on the right of the photo. So I'm fairly certain (almost) that it is a match.

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Here is my last photo and I took it from where the vehicle was parked. I always like to check out this little pond. There is suppose to be a pond named the "Lost Pond" but I don't think I can make it that far to see it due to health concerns. This is a nice pond though and I'm content to see it. Sometimes I will see a rabbit hopping nearby and a couple of times I've seen frogs in the pond. Some people don't realize a pond is even there so I guess, in a way, it is like a lost pond anyway! 😊

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All photos and text by me @deerjay. All rights reserved.

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Always love the trails you take through this forest just beautiful and hope that pond comes back strong have a lovely day @deerjay 😊

Thank you so much @kohsamui99!! Wishing you a wonderful day and beyond!! 💕

Thank you @deerjay and best wishes to you also 😊 Have a great weekend 👍

You're very welcome! 🙂

There is suppose to be a pond named the "Lost Pond" but I don't think I can make it that far to see it due to health concerns.

Health concerns? Is that area dangerous?

Thanks @xplosive!! No, it has more to do with my capabilities and how far I can walk and make it back as well. I have some health issues with my muscles, tendons and nerves. I know at one point along this trail it becomes hilly and I don't think that I could make it that far and I believe the "Lost Pond" is past even there. The last time I went to Pot Rocks which that trail is on the opposite side of the river, it was all I could do to make it back. I know I push myself a little too far sometimes so I really have to be more mindful when I go out on the trails. This part of the trail is pretty level though. 💖

This is completely understandable. A hilly, mountain-like area is a good challenge in many cases even for the physically completely healthy people, and even more for the people, who have health issues.

Resting/relaxing more could help. Even if just/only a little bit. For example sitting down. If the trail is though, then it is better to rest/relax more often.

Have a nice day. All the best. Greetings and much love from Hungary.

The atmosphere of the river is so beautiful and the water is clear. Thank you.

You're welcome and thank you so much also @hsidik!! It is a great place to go and feel at peace. I love when the water is clear and seeing the rocks and stones underneath. Sometimes even fish. I didn't see any fish on this visit though but they are definitely in there. 🙂💖

Thank you are welcome.

Wow! You did this! It was a nice Wednesday walk. Please keep it up!

Thank you very much @raymondpeter!! I'm glad you really liked it and I will certainly try. 😊💖

My favorite photo is the last one before the then and now collages the framing and light is exceptional

You did really well with the collages

Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk :), I truly enjoy exploring the world virtually each Wednesday seeing walks from all around the globe and feeling I am there and experiencing it all myself, such as I did in your post just now :)

Thank you very much Jay!! I do love how that photo came out and I'm happy that you liked it! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!! 💕

you to have a wonderful weekend

Oh I just love this post! Before and afters are perfect reminders of why I love living with seasons. And walks through the woods are so magical, regardless of which season!

Thank you so much @barracudadiaries!! I do love seeing the different seasons also! I have to agree and going for a walk in the woods is good for the Soul! 😊💖

Love seeing the snowdrop flowers Dee. ♥️ The now and then photos are great and what a difference in the landscape as the seasons change. The pond by the parking lot looks very nice even if not the lost pond.

Thanks so much Jo!! The snowdrop flowers are usually the first to show up here. My daffodils and tulips haven't shown up yet but I know they will soon enough. It is still windy and chilly here so I think they are holding out blooming till it warms up some. I love checking out the pond when I visit there. I've seen wild bunnies but haven't been fast enough with my camera to catch one. I did catch a frog though..lol. Hoping you have a lovely weekend there on the Island! Much love!! 💞

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