We added more green disks on the Batsto Fire Tower Bicycle Trail recently and plan to add more. The problem has been that there has only been a small group of people who come out for TM work and we know the trail. It has been helpful lately that some new people have started joining us and letting us know of the need for more markings.
The turnoff to the parking lot is a problem and the Forest people tried to remedy it with some signs but they are not in the proper sight line for a cyclist.
We tried to move it but we did not have the proper tools with us. We will have them the next time.
The pink engineer tape was used to mark out the trail originally.
We plan to put more orange disks on the Batsto Penn Creek Bicycle Trail.
I was reminded to start using the proper names for the trails and not the colors since there are local hiking trails with the same color slashes.
John
John,
The other problem that causes some issue, is that the trail has not been sufficiently ridden in. Not your fault, but because the trail was basically brush cut and not "raked / cut" in, there are overgrown areas. This in combination with fewer orange disks in the more remote parts of the trail can cause one to get "lost". That being said, having a proper topo map of the area, gps, and/or knowledge of standard forestry service fireroad practices can greatly help.
In Wharton, you will eventually find your way to 206, 542, one of the rivers/creeks, or the railroad tracks. It's not hard to find the way from there. However, those unfamiliar with the area they are riding in are best of staying in one place until help arrives. Especially, if you are unprepared.
Try finding someone list in 5000 square miles of backcountry out West.
I'm looking forward to riding it again on a visit next month.