Louise's Utopia: Game Trail

At Coteau Valley Farm there is a well-cut game trail through the west side of the property. It kind of juts out of the grass with certain areas that appear more worn down by use. I am not sure why some parts of the trail are more worn but, these spots add depth and character to the trail. I wonder if the animals take long breaks at the darker spots and admire the breathtaking views in the field. As I was reflecting on this intriguing trail, I noticed that most of the animal prints never stray off the path. The track marks are always spot-on with the other tracks. This seemed kind of menial and unexciting to me, a path of boredom. I expect the trail was not made by deer as they seem more curious about life than to walk in a single file. I thought it could be coyotes but they seem angry and not about to conform to a tedious path. I do believe horses could have cut that trail because they can be lazy, especially while out on a trail ride. Cattle is a viable option, but even cows stray when they wander and they do not always form one line when they travel. Whomever is making the impressions in the grass and dirt they seem to be satisfied with a path of mediocrity. I wonder how long this trail has been in the pasture. Is the trail a recent development or has it been formed for years? I suppose the animals could have been walking on the path for hundreds of years and if I were to put up a fence over the path the animals would probably just jump over it and keep on walking. My hope is it is a herd of horses. I would be well pleased and would try and convince them to stay in my pasture. I wonder if the trail was trodden in my field because the creatures who walk it are nocturnal. Perhaps they find it a warmer way to face the harsh winds on the Coteau? In the past, I have seen timber wolves running together in a pack and they ran more in a circular group than a line. Deer also seem to move in large circular groups, banding together. The creatures that cut the trail perplex me. Why do they walk in a single file during the night? I could probably make a million guesses as to why these trails are strewn across the grasslands. Maybe it is something they just do at night. All of them may walk differently in the daytime, like a cool dance. I think there could be some benefits to the head-to-tail march. There is safety in numbers. I could see how the trail may offer protection from weather. Also, it may give a shorter and a faster path to food and shelter. Perhaps there used to be water in the field and that was the only dry spot they had and it formed a path over time. I think that the night trail may have some drawbacks the animals carelessly failed to consider. I think these animals should consider how easy it is for predators to find them if they keep walking the same path every night. Also, if someone had the inkling they could divert these night animals on their march making them into lunch. The game trail is obviously something that seems to be here to stay kind of like bubblegum. Wildlife certainly find it useful as we can see by the picture. If you happen to know any wild game that are open to sharing their habits about their nightlife, let me know! Ooh, I just had a thought, it could be, turkey! All the possibilities. I would be interested to find out some more information or any information for that matter! I was just thinking it could be a bear too. Bears live close by in Minnesota, so it is plausible. Okay, I am finished rambling about this game trail. Let me know if you have any information about them, thanks! Keep tracking! :)