Signs of the Times

Don't get me started. The USFS and the state of Colorado, as well as other land management agencies, have agreed to use standard signs for roads and trails. But older signs are still to be found in the forests. I've asked the local USFS trails guy to replace these older signs with the newer standard signs but he says "... it takes time to change them all..." Funny how quick they can put up closure signs.

When you encounter a puzzling sign, take a closer look and read the fine print. Report any of these older signs to the local land management agency. And report any defaced signs also.

I'll track down the "official" sign standard and post a brief review here as soon as I get a few minutes of free time.


Poplar Gulch Tr

Is the trail open or closed?
Read the fine print


Open to motorcycles?

The graphic says no, the text says yes. See next picture>


Someone applied a red line across the motorcycle graphic. The two red lines are subtly different. Smooth.


Not so smooth. Even I can see the scratches.


This one is correct. Although the sign itself strikes fear into the heart of mediocre trail riders ;-)

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