Trail Markers and the OCTA Trail Marking Policy g y g y
Trail Markers and the OCTA Trail Marking Policy g y g y
Trail Markers and the OCTA Trail Marking Policy g y g y
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Oregon-California <strong>Trail</strong>s Association<strong>Trail</strong> <strong>Markers</strong><strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>OCTA</strong> <strong>Trail</strong> <strong>Marking</strong> <strong>Policy</strong>Dave WelchMay 2008
<strong>Trail</strong> Marker <strong>and</strong> <strong>Trail</strong> <strong>Marking</strong> Policies• The purpose of trail marking is to identify trailresources <strong>and</strong> promote <strong>the</strong>ir protection.• <strong>Policy</strong> intent is to provide guidelines whileallowing flexibility to mark diverse segments of<strong>the</strong> trails.You can’t protect it if you don’t know where it is!
Chapter Responsibilities• Appoint a person to oversee trail marking– Chapter <strong>Trail</strong> <strong>Marking</strong> Coordinator or– Chapter Preservation Officer• Chapter board of directors or <strong>the</strong> executivecommittee should formally “approve” all trailmarking activities– “Official” chapter event to be sure ofinsurance coverage under National’s policy– Assure consistent <strong>and</strong> accurate trail marking
<strong>Trail</strong> <strong>Markers</strong>Carsonite:Steel Rail:Novalloy:Concrete:Decals:Carsonite InternationalWhite or Brown CRM30665' 6" long 3.75" wide 2.5 poundsAbout $30.00 each with decals6' long with 18" horizontal top rail2.5" x 12" plate bolted to fishingEngraved diary quote for locationInterpretive signAluminum; gold lettering on black panelBLM favorite6' long 8" at bottom tapered to 4" at topBLM, USFS, USFWS or NPS labels, ,Metal or plastic on posts or trees<strong>Trail</strong> name decal
Beckwourth <strong>Trail</strong> Carsonite
<strong>Trail</strong> <strong>Marking</strong>
Steel Rail Marker
Shepherd-Wright Novalloy
Novalloy <strong>and</strong> Steel Rail at Grave Site
Concrete Post (Wyoming)
Wooden Post
Highway <strong>Trail</strong> Site Sign
Carson Route – California <strong>Trail</strong>
<strong>Trail</strong> <strong>Marking</strong> – The Process
The Process• Initial planning• Research• Permits• Final approval• InstallationSee “<strong>OCTA</strong> <strong>Trail</strong> <strong>Marking</strong> <strong>Policy</strong>” for details <strong>and</strong> forms.
The Process- Approvals NeededInitial Planning:Get chapter approvalProject leaderType of markersFunds neededMapping/Research been doneL<strong>and</strong>owners: Permission & ReleasePublic l<strong>and</strong>s: BLM; Forest Service; Parks, etc.PermitCounty or state roadsidesCounty or state roadsidesPermit
Final Approval(Before Placement of Marker)Minimum information required:1. Mark location on 7.5 mapCarsonite approximate along route2. Description of marker to be usedCarsonite - steel rail - cement - Novalloy – o<strong>the</strong>r3. Location of existing markers in <strong>the</strong> area4. Text to be used on markersCarsonite - approved decalsSteel rail - engraving to be reviewed by chapterNovalloy - must be reviewed by National Graves <strong>and</strong> Sites Committee Chair(R<strong>and</strong>y Brown); he usually asks Publications Committee member for assistance.5. Copies of all permits <strong>and</strong> permissions6. Identify any controversy of <strong>the</strong> trail marking.
<strong>OCTA</strong> Forms• Form 1 – Waiver of Responsibility• Form 2 – L<strong>and</strong>owner Release• Form 3 – Easement• Form 4 – <strong>Trail</strong> Marker Documentation• Form 5 – Marker Locations (Multiple)• Form 6 – Certification of AccuracySee “<strong>OCTA</strong> <strong>Trail</strong> <strong>Marking</strong> <strong>Policy</strong>” for details <strong>and</strong> forms.
Form 1Waiver
Form 2L<strong>and</strong>ownerRelease
Form 3Easement
Form 4MarkerDocumentation
Form 5MarkerLocations(Multiple)
Form 6Certification
SummaryCarsonite Novalloy Steel<strong>OCTA</strong> Form Posts Pedestal Rail <strong>Markers</strong>**2 Owner Release Desired Required* Required*3 Owner Easement Optional Optional Optional4 Single Marker Location Optional Required Required5 Multiple Marker Locations Required No No6 Au<strong>the</strong>ntication Optional Required Required* Superceded if easement is granted** And o<strong>the</strong>r “permanent” markers such as concrete posts
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