Zork agrees with Avan and says, "Like alligators… " he then heads up a tree to have a good look at where they are making camp and the surroundings.
Lukas volunteers for the little desired post midnight watch, sends Rudy out to quietly stalk the outer perimeter as usual, and sets his mat up in the lee of a promising tree before falling into a deep trance.
Out of Character: Dungeon Master your update does not reveal what Zork saw from climbing the tree such as the position we are in to the road, etc.
Out of Character: Before going to sleep, Avan would have shared the 4 unused healing spells he prepared. 1 HP to Aliana and 3 to Albrecht. Don't forget your overnight healing.
In Character: "So, are we circumnavigating the lake? Or heading back to where I left a marker?"
Out of Character: From up in the tree he can not see the road due to the number of trees in the way. He can get a better look at the large pond but still can not see what if anything is in the center of the pond. All he will see around the camp site is trees and the pond.
Out of Character: The group consensus is tied at the moment but since good arguments were used I will be the deciding vote at the moment to head back to that trail that Avan found and follow it. I doubt Avan would disagree anyway.
In Character: Zork packs up his things, mounts and heads back asking Avan to find the trail again.