Some Tracks

C Bryant · Oct 25, 2008

I just dug these up, took them a few years ago on a day hike in the local foothills. At the top of the trail there was a level dirt area which is where the pics are from (muddy because of recent and heavy rain). I recognize some deer tracks in the mix, but there are a couple I can't tell what they are. Anybody know?

Coyote.... Mountain Lion?

I was thinking racoon? Though, not enough toes.

Deer

Terrain I was in

C Bryant · Oct 25, 2008

If anyone is curious about the area the snowy peak in the back groun is Mt. Baldy (San Antonio Peak) in Southern California.

orrey45 · Oct 25, 2008

C Bryant said:
Coyote.... Mountain Lion?

I'm no expert but I would say coyote or some other type of K9. Dogs have a pointier back pad and the paws are generally longer and skinnier. Also the exposed claws. Cats don't extend their claws unless running.

I could be extremely wrong though. Cool pics by the way.

kgd · Oct 25, 2008

Gorgeous shots of the mountains!

pitdog · Oct 25, 2008

1st pic I'd say is a Coyote and 2nd pic looks lke a Muskrat !

pitdog · Oct 25, 2008

These pics show how it's definitely more canine than feline.....

C Bryant · Oct 25, 2008

Yeah, I was leaning in that directon. Much more triangular pad than the fat M shape of a Mt. Lion pad. Thanks for those pics

C Bryant · Oct 26, 2008

Figure I'd add more pics of the hike.

At the trailhead

A view from the top of the hill

Another top of the hill, looking out over San Antonio Dam, Upland my home town is below the dam.

My truck waay down at the trailhead

Looking over the valley, that muddy water hole is where the track were