Cedar Serpent

Before we had begun our trek through the trail of cedar, we had heard rumors and myths of an ancient monster that ruled these forested hills. Some described it as a giant gnarly serpent, while others recounted something like that of a lanky angular dragon. We had been warned to “leave no trace” of our passage through the protected woods or the beast would appear and strike with horrific fury at any ne’er-do-well! Heed the warning, lest you become one of the lost souls swallowed by the legendary draconian demon of the cedar trail.

Words and images by Michael J. Hall