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LNT is too open to interpretation on some things. Personally, I don't mind painted rocks as long as they are hidden / turned upside down. I also don't mind cair
by TheCraiggers 6y ago
LNT is too open to interpretation on some things. Personally, I don't mind painted rocks as long as they are hidden / turned upside down. I also don't mind cairn stones in backcountry paths. For me, it gives me a sense of belonging, but I can easily see how it would bother others and so I don't make them. But I also don't destroy them as others do.
I'm just pointing out that it's a fairly slippery slope for some on stacking stones at all.
- gkop 6y agoWe slipped down that slope long ago; stacking stones even as trail markers (“cairns”) is frequently prohibited in designated wilderness areas. Eg. > Do not build rock cairns or other trail markers https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/minimum-impact-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/minimum-impact-restri...