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Official United States Hiking Trail / Nature Area Road Sign

Federal MUTCD Specifications

Standard Code
I-7
Sign Category
Guide & Services
Shape
Square
Color Scheme
Brown with White Hiker Figure

Guide & Services Road Sign (I-7)

Hiking Trail / Nature Area Sign Meaning & Driving Rules

Marks the trailhead or public access point for hiking, walking, and nature trails.

Required Driver Action & Right-of-Way Protocol

Park in designated trailhead areas and watch for pedestrian hikers crossing the road.

Detailed Overview & Purpose

The Hiking Trail sign (I-7) designates public trailheads and nature preserve footpaths.

Key Standard & Origin: Part of the National Park Service pictographic symbol system developed in the 1970s.

Where You'll Find This Sign

State and national forests, mountain passes, and parkway trailheads.

Common Driver Mistakes to Avoid

Parking on narrow road shoulders rather than inside the designated trailhead parking lot.

How This Sign Appears on the DMV Knowledge & Road Test

Recreational symbol recognition.

Legal Penalties and Moving Violations

None.

DMV Knowledge Check

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