Sorry about that late night, holiday cheer induced ramble I posted. I was lamenting the fact that I wouldn't be going hiking today because of a change in plans.

Is that a picture of a beaver dam across a creek? 

Yes, that is a beaver dam across a creek.  I have a feeling you know where the photo was taken....I did go hiking today and will post about it in a different thread.

Well, no one has guessed, so either it isn't as easy as I thought, or no one wants to guess since they have no photos to post.....

Another clue - it is a very short trail and well used.

Is this trail in a "flat" area?

Yes