Trail Classification and Signage

 
For easier navigation, trip planning, and general reference, the Klondike Snowmobile Association has colour coded most of our trail markers into four categories – Trans Canada Trail, Connector Trail, Loop Trail and Destination Trail – and classified each trail into one of six types ranging from Urban to Remote Wilderness…

Trail Signage:

    GREEN SIGNAGE  indicates Trans Canada Trail

    BLUE SIGNAGE  indicates a connector trail to/from the Trans Canada Trail

    WHITE SIGNAGE  indicates a loop trail

    RED SIGNAGE  indicates a one way in/out destination trail

Trail Classifications:

1: Urban
– Smooth hard surface
– Full trail signage
– Services on or near trail
– Maps are available
– Most class 1 trails have full cell phone service
– Some class 1 trails are wheel chair accessible

2: Rural
– Improved surface
– Route is marked with signs
– Some services near trail
– Basic maps available
– Areas of limited or no phone service may be encountered

3: Wilderness
– Surface condition will vary
– Some signage to indicate route
– Usually no services in the area
– Caution advised:
– Encounters with wildlife are likely
– Extreme weather conditions possible, especially in winter
– Expect no phone service for most of the trail
– Self sufficiency is required
– Good practical camping equipment and knowledge is required
– Always travel with someone who knows the area
– Expect stream crossings with no bridges or culverts
– Tell someone where your going and your estimated time of return

4: Remote wilderness
– Un-improved surface
– Minimum signage if any
– Only very basic maps indicating general route are available
– No services
– Caution advised:
– Encounters with wildlife are likely
– Extreme weather conditions possible, especially in winter
– Expect no phone service for most of the route
– Self sufficiency is required
– Good practical camping equipment and knowledge is required
– River crossings with no bridges can be expected
– Never go alone, and always travel with someone who knows the area
– Tell someone where your going and your estimated time of return

5: Route only
– A designated route only, not an actual trail
– No bridges or other surface improvements
– No signage to indicate route
– Maps indicating route may not be available
– Caution advised:
– Never go alone, and always travel with someone who knows the area
– Be prepared: your own camping gear, food, survival knowledge, etc. is required
– No phone service available along most of these routes
– Many of these routes are rarely travelled, breaking trail will sometimes be required
– If you get stuck it may be several days before help can find you
– Extreme weather conditions possible
– Encounters with wildlife likely
– Tell people where you’re going and your estimated arrival time