Groundhog day...woodchuck sightings

The W&OD trail is also home to groundhogs--aka woodchucks--which happily sun themselves trail-side during the summer--I can totally relate. Casually gnawing on grass and weeds, they seldom appear to notice that they are inches away from speeding bikes, runners and, gasp, small children and dogs who see them as toys. They're funny to watch and although large and bulky in size, apparently can run as fast as 10 miles an hour! Holy hog! Maybe knowing they can bolt, gives them the ability to be all zen about chilling by the side of the road.