hunter4life Report post Posted January 21, 2012 It sounds like they are "spirit towers" where you are knocking them down, but on quite a few trails I have been on those rock cairns are the only markers for the trail. Often see them above tree line in the Pecos Wilderness in Northern NM and many other places on rarely traveled trails they are the only way to stay on course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted January 21, 2012 I have been on some hard to follow trails where these cairns really saved my bacon....pre-gps day's of course If they are on a legitimate trail you should leave them alone, they are hurting nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBStalking Report post Posted January 22, 2012 If it is ilegal to build them, wouldn't it also be iligal to knock them down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted January 22, 2012 YOU: I guess You came up with this idea while mucking out the stalls at your Unicorn ranch, or during a lull on your honeymoon after your gay marriage of placing these eye-sores along the trails in the Coronado National Forest. The tofu and tie-dye has reached toxic levels, and your free-range cotton and wool garments have caused a rash and a fever that makes YOU unable to respect public lands. If knowing that this is an illegal activity, with fines, doesnt give YOU pause and stop YOU from impacting in a negitive way others outdoor enjoyment, Please note that people that make these "spirit towers" are reincarnated into Dung Beetles with long life spans and a deep hunger... Dude.... That's some serious anger there! Sometimes when I'm glassing with the kids they will pile some rocks up for the fun of it when they get a little antsy or bored. I never saw it as a lack of respect for public lands. I've seen a few piles or rocks around, and it never really negatively impacted my outdoor enjoyment either. S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Jonathan Report post Posted January 23, 2012 Mountain trolls! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglakejake Report post Posted April 6, 2012 found this online-a possible explanation? http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2012/04/06/20120406men-recover-history-related-tragic-scout-hike.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nohoch Report post Posted April 6, 2012 put up a trail camera to see if Sasquatch is behind it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASS Report post Posted April 6, 2012 Mountain trolls! 1) Gather Rocks 2) Stack Rocks 3) ??? 4) Profit! I only knock them down when they are marking a road I want to travel on to get to my hunting spot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
