A reassurance marker should be placed so that it can be seen from the direction indicator. Signing for hikers coming from either direction should be done. Again, because of the great diversity of this trail, flexibility in the use of directional markers is allowed. Several options and combinations of one or more of the options are acceptable. Directional markers are shown below in order of preference.
Arrows are a less preferred option.
At trail junctions and where the trail jogs for a short distance down the road, a double blaze is preferred, but an arrow is acceptable. At all turns, but particularly at trail junctions when turning along a road, a single reassurance marker should be visible from the direction indicator. However, the NPS will investigate the possibility of obtaining a blue arrow on brown background in order to carry out the overall blue color scheme. The color of the arrow is the same color as the blazes being used along the trail, on a brown background. These markers are made of plastic or aluminum for nailing to trees or posts.