Direction & Wayfinding Signs
Signs with directions, arrows, distances, and information to help trail users find their way.
Some trails are so highly developed and continuous there is no chance of a visitor losing the path. Rail trails and paved bikeways would seem to be obvious examples. But even wide, well-used trails are disrupted by roads, intersections, missing bridges, and other obstacles. Signs showing the trail user where to go to pick up the route again are essential parts of trail development. Direction signs also help hikers and riders find destinations along the trail. Finally, where routes diverge signs will enable users to follow the correct path, or to discover new ones. The following examples are from a wide variety of trails across the United States.
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An official NYSDEC marker in Catskill Park. Note protruding nail to allow for tree growth.
An official NYSDEC marker in Catskill Park. Note protruding nail to allow for tree growth.
An official NYSDEC marker in Catskill Park. Note protruding nail to allow for tree growth.
Symbols commonly used in trail blazing in the United States. Turn signals are often non-directional—one blaze is placed directly above the other.
Symbols commonly used in trail blazing in the United States. Turn signals are often non-directional—one blaze is placed directly above the other.
Symbols commonly used in trail blazing in the United States. Turn signals are often non-directional—one blaze is placed directly above the other.
Trail blaze on Australian bushwalking track.
Trail blaze on Australian bushwalking track.
Trail blaze on Australian bushwalking track.
Triangular blaze indicating a left turn in Harriman State Park, New York
Triangular blaze indicating a left turn in Harriman State Park, New York
Triangular blaze indicating a left turn in Harriman State Park, New York
Handmade sign marking the eastern end of the Finger Lakes Trails in the Catskill Park, New York
Handmade sign marking the eastern end of the Finger Lakes Trails in the Catskill Park, New York
Handmade sign marking the eastern end of the Finger Lakes Trails in the Catskill Park, New York
A typical white blaze along the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania.
A typical white blaze along the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania.
A typical white blaze along the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania.
Tourist trail signs for cycling (top) and hiking (bottom) in the Czech Republic.
Tourist trail signs for cycling (top) and hiking (bottom) in the Czech Republic.
Tourist trail signs for cycling (top) and hiking (bottom) in the Czech Republic.
Left turn marker on a blue marked trail in the Czech Republic.
Left turn marker on a blue marked trail in the Czech Republic.
Left turn marker on a blue marked trail in the Czech Republic.
Driver's eye view of trail crossing road; Cherry Creek Reservoir Trail, Denver, Colorado
Driver's eye view of trail crossing road; Cherry Creek Reservoir Trail, Denver, Colorado
Driver's eye view of trail crossing road; Cherry Creek Reservoir Trail, Denver, Colorado
Trail users are cautioned to continue along Iliff Blvd. to cross the Highline Canal Trail; Denver, Colorado
Trail users are cautioned to continue along Iliff Blvd. to cross the Highline Canal Trail; Denver, Colorado
Trail users are cautioned to continue along Iliff Blvd. to cross the Highline Canal Trail; Denver, Colorado
Sign showing distance to trailhead
Sign showing distance to trailhead
Sign showing distance to trailhead
Metal sign marks distance on the Aurora Reservoir Trail; Aurora, Colorado
Metal sign marks distance on the Aurora Reservoir Trail; Aurora, Colorado
Metal sign marks distance on the Aurora Reservoir Trail; Aurora, Colorado
