Annual Trail Sign Auction
Take home a piece of White Mountain history. AMC’s Annual Trail Sign Auction gives you the chance to own one of our iconic wooden trail signs, retired after years of guiding hikers along the trails. Each sign is carved and hand-painted by longtime AMC sign maker George Brown. Go behind the scenes with NH Chronicle to see how these familiar signs are made. Proceeds from the auction support AMC’s work caring for more than 1,800 miles of trails across the Northeast.
Bring the Trail Home Today
Celebrate your connection to the outdoors with an AMC Trail Sign Replica—hand-painted by George Brown and crafted to inspire adventure, wherever it's displayed.
2026 Trail Signs
Bidding opens at 8 p.m. EST on November 15, 2026 and closes at 8 p.m. EST on November 20, 2026.
Air Line Trail
Adventurers have long kicked off their Presi Traverses on the Air Line Trail, gateway to the northern Presidential peaks. The trail weaves through an intricate network of paths before climbing above treeline, eventually reaching Mount Adams. This weathered sign sat at the intersection with the Randolph Path, directing countless hikers over the years.
20 ½” x 8 ½” x 1 ½” | 3.2 lbs. – Previously posted at the junction with Randolph Path
Alpine Garden Trail
The Alpine Garden is celebrated around the world for its rare arctic-alpine plants, including pink diapensia, Lapland rosebay, alpine azaleas, and mountain avens. This sign, beaten down by 13 years of harsh high-elevation weather, has welcomed hikers, botanists, and nature photographers to the Northeast’s most unique ecosystem.
21” x 8 ½” x 1” | 2.2 lbs. – Previously posted at the junction with Huntington Ravine Trail
Davis Path
First constructed as an equestrian route to Mount Washington in 1845, the Davis Path was restored by Appalachian Mountain Club volunteers in the early 20th century. This sign, positioned just one mile below the region's highest summit, is a symbol of volunteer dedication, rich mountain heritage, and environmental stewardship.
19” x 11” x 1 ¼” | 3 lbs. – Previously posted at the junction with Tuckerman Crossover Trail
Fishin' Jimmy Trail
Fishin' Jimmy Trail draws its distinctive designation from a nearby brook and a fictional character in a late 1800s short story. This iconic signpost has been greeting wanderers for over two decades, a steadfast landmark in the Kinsman Range.
26 ½” x 11” x 1 ½” | 7.8 lbs. – Previously posted at the junction with Around-Lonesome-Lake Trail
Franconia Ridge Trail
While its best-known section lies between Little Haystack and Mount Lafeyette, the Franconia Ridge Trail also features a more secluded area, near the summit of Mount Flume. This sign marked its terminus, a beacon for hikers seeking a little solitude on one of New England’s most popular paths.
22” x 11” x 1 ½” | 4.6 lbs. – Previously posted at the Flume Slide and Osseo Trail junction
Liberty Spring Trail
With more than 2,700 feet of elevation gain across just 2.7 miles, Liberty Spring Trail has earned its nickname as "nature's Stairmaster." Bring home an artifact of the Appalachian Trail, Pemigewasset Loop, and White Mountain National Forest.
25” x 11 ½” x 1 ½” | 5.6 lbs. – Previously posted at Whitehouse Trail on the Franconia Notch Bike Path
Lion Head Trail
The Lion Head moniker derives from a striking rock formation that resembles a peaceful big cat at rest. Don't be deceived by the whimsical name, however; this hike demands serious physical commitment. This sign has greeted a dozen years of hikers as they ventured into the clouds surrounding Mount Washington.
23” x 10” x 1 ¼” | 3.8 lbs. – Previously posted at the junction with Alpine Garden Trail
Webster Jackson Trail
For nearly two decades, this fork was the start of a White Mountain choose-your-own-adventure: Mount Jackson or Mount Webster? Either choice rewards hikers with sweeping views across Crawford Notch and the surrounding peaks. The weathered wood bears the marks of years spent pointing hikers toward their next summit.
22” x 10” x 1 ¼” | 3.2 lbs. – Previously posted at the fork of Webster Jackson Trail
🪧Learn More About History of AMC Trail Signs
Go behind the scenes with AMC Archivist Becky Fullerton to explore the evolution of our iconic trail signs—from early distance markers to the decades when one dedicated craftsman carved nearly every sign by hand.