[B]Stay On Trail[/B]
This sign doesn't mean 'stay on trail'....
It means that somebody DID NOT stay on trail.
That's usually why this sign is posted.
Because the landowner requested it.
If you see one, respect it, and we can keep our trails! :thumbup:
Friday Trail Signing Pics
Friday Trail Signing Pics
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[B]Stay on Trail[/B]
This sign is also a gentle reminder to stay out of the farmers' fields too,
especially when our trails run along that field.
They are nice enough to let us have a trail there,
so let's not thank them by tearing up their fields! :thebomb:
This sign is also a gentle reminder to stay out of the farmers' fields too,
especially when our trails run along that field.
They are nice enough to let us have a trail there,
so let's not thank them by tearing up their fields! :thebomb:
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[B]Stay On Trail[/B]
This sign is also posted when trailside hazards are present.
It could be natural or man-made hazards (like farm equip.) that gets
covered with snow and you can't see it under the snow.
Or like south of town here, where there is a big gravel pit cliff
just east of the trail here. And when the snow gets thin, one may be
tempted to jump off trail.... but going over that cliff wouldn't be fun. :sick:
This sign is also posted when trailside hazards are present.
It could be natural or man-made hazards (like farm equip.) that gets
covered with snow and you can't see it under the snow.
Or like south of town here, where there is a big gravel pit cliff
just east of the trail here. And when the snow gets thin, one may be
tempted to jump off trail.... but going over that cliff wouldn't be fun. :sick:
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[B]Orange Blazers[/B]
Mark the trail and are a comforting reminder you're still on track.
We like to mark both sides of trailheads with blazers,
or any 'openings' into the woods, fields, etc., so you don't
have to guess where the trail opening is, or what side.
Mark the trail and are a comforting reminder you're still on track.
We like to mark both sides of trailheads with blazers,
or any 'openings' into the woods, fields, etc., so you don't
have to guess where the trail opening is, or what side.
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[B]Orange Blazers[/B]
I also like to put an orange blazer on the 'other side' of any intersection,
whether it's plowed/unplowed, used/unused, etc. The rider should be
able to tell where the trail is without thinking under any conditions.
It doesn't matter if the other road/trail is a summer hiking trail or whatever.
Another snowmobiler might be using that trail to gain access to the trails,
or his/her favorite wintertime fishing hot spot. And if a newbie comes along,
sees two sets of tracks going two different directions, and no blazer....
then we got a problem. And I do not like problems. :thumbdown:
I also like to put an orange blazer on the 'other side' of any intersection,
whether it's plowed/unplowed, used/unused, etc. The rider should be
able to tell where the trail is without thinking under any conditions.
It doesn't matter if the other road/trail is a summer hiking trail or whatever.
Another snowmobiler might be using that trail to gain access to the trails,
or his/her favorite wintertime fishing hot spot. And if a newbie comes along,
sees two sets of tracks going two different directions, and no blazer....
then we got a problem. And I do not like problems. :thumbdown:
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[B]Driveway Ahead[/B]
It's a no-brainier here. Posted when there is a driveway ahead,
but especially with 'blind' driveways. They are also posted sometimes
at the request of the landowner. They might be having problems trying to
pull out their driveway when there are numerous sleds zipping by high speed.
Respect this sign too, and slow down. Not only does it keep the local natives happy....
It's a safety factor with your best interest! :king:
It's a no-brainier here. Posted when there is a driveway ahead,
but especially with 'blind' driveways. They are also posted sometimes
at the request of the landowner. They might be having problems trying to
pull out their driveway when there are numerous sleds zipping by high speed.
Respect this sign too, and slow down. Not only does it keep the local natives happy....
It's a safety factor with your best interest! :king:
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trail marking educations
Thanks Jim for the pics.:thumbup:
I hope the riders that do this new craze called bondocking(off trail riding) would read your post.
I met some riders last season down in pickeral trails at an intersection and the parents were watching their kids ride around a field of new trees planted.
trail was marked STAY ON TRAIL, but they were ripping it up, trees and all.
I confronted the parents, (which they were from the hwy 29 area) and a active club member, with uneasy words of wisdom.
They replieded with you can do off trail ridding up north!! I should get a clue!!
So keep the pics. coming, love see them.
Howie
I hope the riders that do this new craze called bondocking(off trail riding) would read your post.
I met some riders last season down in pickeral trails at an intersection and the parents were watching their kids ride around a field of new trees planted.
trail was marked STAY ON TRAIL, but they were ripping it up, trees and all.
I confronted the parents, (which they were from the hwy 29 area) and a active club member, with uneasy words of wisdom.
They replieded with you can do off trail ridding up north!! I should get a clue!!
So keep the pics. coming, love see them.
Howie