Do we need better signs?

[moldy]

One of the things that always bugs be has to do with signs. Did you ever notice that they always have a nice big sign that lets you know that you are now entering sombody's political area like, National Forest or Trail Club jurisdiction, etc. or how far it is to some dirt road. When it comes to information that hikers need they have no signs. How about a sign to tell me where the next water might be or the next shelter or camping area? How about a sign that tells you where you are? You stand there in what you think is a place marked on all the maps as "rottencrotch Gap" but they have no signs. How about putting a few signs out in the middle of those long ridges that tells you where you are?

[Two Speed]

Great idea, and I'm looking forward to seeing all those new signs you're gonna put out on the trail!

[rsjrny]

it's the wilderness, not Interstate 95. Why would you want to clutter the trail with signs? A map will tell you where you are.

imho

[LoneRidgeRunner]

it's the wilderness, not Interstate 95. Why would you want to clutter the trail with signs? A map will tell you where you are.

imho

amen......

[Cookerhiker]

There's plenty of signs throughout the Trail. Signage is more frequent is some parts of the Trail than others but I don't see a pressing issue here.

Now if it's because ultralight hikers want to be spared the onerous weight of carrying a map (let alone guidebooks and/or GPS), then by all means, let's have more signs.

[chiefiepoo]

Georgia does a good job of giving hikers a sense of where you are along the trail. But I'm still pondering what the " Swag of the Blue Ridge" sign is all about.

[Deadeye]

it's the wilderness, not Interstate 95. Why would you want to clutter the trail with signs? A map will tell you where you are.

imho

ayup +1 and then some

[Carl in FL]

We could build little barcodes into the individual blazes, and then when you swipe your iPhone by, it pulls up the.... Oh never mind.

[Cookerhiker]

...... Oh never mind.

Yeah, good idea.

[Lone Wolf]

One of the things that always bugs be has to do with signs. Did you ever notice that they always have a nice big sign that lets you know that you are now entering sombody's political area like, National Forest or Trail Club jurisdiction, etc. or how far it is to some dirt road. When it comes to information that hikers need they have no signs. How about a sign to tell me where the next water might be or the next shelter or camping area? How about a sign that tells you where you are? You stand there in what you think is a place marked on all the maps as "rottencrotch Gap" but they have no signs. How about putting a few signs out in the middle of those long ridges that tells you where you are?

got me 16,000 plus AT miles and i never needed/counted on no stinkin' signs. it's walkin' is all

[gunner76]

Yup, we need more signs, important signs like how far to the next cashe of trail magic or AYCE or rodent free shelter, important stuff like that.

[Blissful]

Maybe more of those lovely cement posts like in SNP

[Razor]

Its just hiking. Go take a hike!

[Wise Old Owl]

Here's Your Sign!

[ChinMusic]

Just change the indicator every 2 innings.

[brian039]

One of the things that always bugs be has to do with signs. Did you ever notice that they always have a nice big sign that lets you know that you are now entering sombody's political area like, National Forest or Trail Club jurisdiction, etc. or how far it is to some dirt road. When it comes to information that hikers need they have no signs. How about a sign to tell me where the next water might be or the next shelter or camping area? How about a sign that tells you where you are? You stand there in what you think is a place marked on all the maps as "rottencrotch Gap" but they have no signs. How about putting a few signs out in the middle of those long ridges that tells you where you are?

These books tell you of nearly every twist and turn in the trail: https://www.atctrailstore.org/catalo...tid=0&compid=1

You can estimate approximately where you are by knowing what you're hiking speed is and how much time has passed since your last landmark. Distance = speed X time

[Tinker]

Signs at trail junctions indicating where water, camping and other amenities available primarily to hikers are enough (sometimes more than enough). Occasionally a side trail with an outstanding view may deserve a sign as well as gaps and peaks, but even that may be overdoing it. If you have a map and compass (compass optional most places) and can use it (them) properly, you probably could get by without any signs whatsoever (though I'm still in favor of them, especially in the rain when I don't feel like digging out my map).

[Toli]

Here's Your Sign!

Dogs Are Not Allowed??? SERIOUSLY??? You don't even know how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootise Roll Pop ...

[hikerboy57]

signs that simply state "You Are Here" should replace every blaze.

[daddytwosticks]

If it's a wooden sign, some yahoo will tear it down and use it to fuel his/her campfire.