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Stay on Trail Signs
Nature preserves, orchards, private woods and farm walks post this sign at trailheads and path junctions. It asks walkers to keep to the marked route, which protects planted beds, young trees and fragile ground near the path.
18" x 12"
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Stay on Trail Sign prices
| Size | Aluminum | Plastic | Reflective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | Not offered |
| 12" x 18" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 18" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 24" x 18" | $63.95 | $40.95 | $137.95 |
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Where stay on trail signs are used
An orchard owner posts one at the path junction where visitors wander between rows of young trees. A nature preserve volunteer hangs one at a boardwalk entry, where walkers step off the path to look at wildflowers. A private woodland owner posts one on a gate at the edge of a seeded meadow, so hikers keep to the marked route. The sign asks each walker to stay on the route before the beds get trampled.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
At the trailhead, where walkers decide which way to go, the 24 by 18 inch size does the work. The 12 by 18 inch size fits each path junction or boardwalk entry. Aluminum with corner holes stands on a trail post through rain and sun. Plastic is light and suits a temporary planting area, tied on with zip ties. A daytime trail does not need reflective aluminum, though a dusk entrance might. Set the post clear of tall plants, so growth does not hide the sign.
Questions about stay on trail signs
Can I change the line Protect the plants?
Yes. Type the line you want, such as Protect the young trees, and the live preview shows it under STAY ON TRAIL. Keep it short so it reads from a few steps away. You can also leave the sign plain.
Which size works at a trailhead?
The 24 x 18 in landscape size reads from the start of a path. The 12 x 18 in portrait size fits a post by the gate. A 12 x 12 in square suits a small kiosk or a fence rail. Pick the size that matches your post.
Aluminum or plastic outdoors?
Aluminum is .040 in thick, rust-free, and has a gloss UV print, so it suits a trailhead post. Plastic is light and flexible, printed on one side, with brass grommets for hanging on a fence or stake.
Can I add a line about new planting?
Yes. Type a short line such as New trees planted this spring in the extra box. Keep it brief so the main words stay the focus. The live preview shows how the line prints under PLEASE and STAY ON TRAIL before you order.
How many signs does a long trail need?
Place one at each trailhead and one at every junction where a walker could leave the route. A long loop with two entries needs a sign at each. Order a matching set in one color so walkers recognize the same message along the way.
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