Trail Anatomy 101: Name That Feature!
Put on you thinking caps—or your hard hats—and grab a shovel, because you’ll need to dig deep into your memory and knowledge for these answers. It’s time to play Name That Trail Feature! The rules are simple: identify the trail structures below, pile up the points, and see just how trail savvy you really are.
Regardless of your score, join us for volunteer events in the parks! Find a project in Marin, San Francisco or San Mateo counties—see you there!
| 1) |
This is no run-of-the-“mill” trail feature; for holding back dirt, it’s pure “gold!” a) Sand bag b) Sutter wall c) Dirt ditch |
| 2) |
This structure is also another name for highway, parkway, toll road, and the like. a) Turnpike b) Causeway c) Avenue |
| 3) |
This element sounds like a parched and crusty pile of pancakes. a) Rock cakes b) Stone jacks c) Rock wall d) Dry stack |
| 4) |
You don’t need a foil for this fence. Just some awesome volunteers to help install it! a) White picket fencing b) Chain link fencing c) Post and cable fencing d) Olympic fencing |
| 5) |
This structure won’t take you to the same place as Jacob’s Ladder, but you can use it to access our park’s beaches! a) Sand ladder b) Rope ladder c) Block ladder d) Step ladder |
| 6) |
You won’t be able to rock the baby to sleep on this structure but it will hold back the hillside for you to enjoy your hike. a) Lullaby wall b) Cribbing wall c) Retaining wall c) Bibbing wall |
- b) Sutter wall
- a) Turnpike
- d) Dry stack aka rock wall
- c) Post and cable fencing
- a) Sand ladder
- b) Cribbing wall
Scoring:
Trail Novice – Looks like you could use some more time in the parks! Start by volunteering at the parks!
Trail Intern – Pretty good, although you may need a few remedial lessons. Now go take a hike, and don’t forget to join in volunteering at the parks!
Trail Crew Member – Awesome! You know your trails! We’d love to have your expert knowledge at our next park volunteer event!