What do white trail markers mean?
What do white trail markers mean? The most commonly referred blazes are White, Blue, and Yellow. White Blazes: As mentioned, these blazes mark the trail. The single white blaze is most common, but a double white blaze (two blazes stacked on top of one another) indicate a sharp turn in the trail.
What does a blue blaze mean on the Appalachian Trail?
In contrast, side trails and almost every other trail that connects with the AT are often marked with 6-inch by 2-inch wide blue paint marks on trees. These are called “blue blazes.” Blue-blazers are hikers that use side trails to go from one part of the AT to another, often as a shortcut or to avoid climbs.