Tuck
Member
I am hoping to find someone who makes replicas of White Mountain trail signs. Know anyone? Any leads greatly appreciated. Thanks
Tuck
Tuck
Trail sign replicas
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AlpineBee
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I've always been interested about this, too. I know the AMC auctions off worn trail signs, but those go for insane amounts of money, in some cases thousands. I'd rather own a replica of a Desolation Trail sign if it is affordable than spend $1500 for the real thing.
http://www.outdoors.org/conservation/trails/auction/
http://www.outdoors.org/conservation/trails/auction/
Maineman
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JCarter
Member
Apparently, all the cool kids simply find the sign they want and take it (moosilauke, bald peak, mt kinsman trailhead, sugarloaf trailhead/nash stream rd, north percy/percy loop junction). If ever saw someone with a trail sign on their wall, I would be inclined to be hostile, unless it were in some kind of commemorative display explaining why the heck a trail sign was anywhere but on a trail.
psmart
Active member
Anyone who's made trail signs should be able to produce a decent replica. Stopher made most of the WODC trail signs in use today. He's still around, although he hasn't been on VFTT for some time.
wardsgirl
Active member
FYI, the AMC trails department often bestows retiring longtime adopters, region leaders, and/or other volunteers who have committed noble service with an old sign that was in need of replacing.
JCarter
Member
And a $2 brass plaque that says 'this sign was presented to so-and-so in honor of their long service, etc' seems entirely appropriate in such cases. Any trophy shop can whip one of those out in a matter of minutes.
Making a sign isn't that difficult but getting the "typeface" is not as easy. All the clubs have a distinctive lettering style while the USFS uses some sort of standardized templates.
erugs
New member
It wouldn't be the same if it wasn't weathered.
I don't think folks will be clamoring for the new USFS signs made out of what looks to be old fast food tables (plastic yellow core with brown layer on the exterior)
