Why should trail markers be returned or replaced after a hike?

To follow Leave No Trace principles.

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  1. To hide the path from others
  2. To follow Leave No Trace principles ✔
  3. To make the trail longer

Why: Leave No Trace and the Outdoor Code call for replacing or returning trail markers after use.

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Answer: To follow Leave No Trace principles. Leave No Trace and the Outdoor Code call for replacing or returning trail markers after use.

  1. Scouting America: Signs, Signals, and Codes www.scouting.org/merit-badges/signs-signals-and-codes
    replacing or returning trail markers to their original locations
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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