Annual Trail Sign Auction
You’ve seen them when you hit your favorite trails across the Northeast: AMC’s wooden trail signs, carved and hand-painted by the legendary George Brown. When the elements have had their way with these iconic trail signs, AMC's White Mountain Trail Crew takes them down—and YOU get the chance to take home a piece of White Mountain history.
AMC trail crews and volunteers maintain more than 1,800 miles of the Northeast’s most iconic trails. From urban walkways to rugged backcountry campsites, thousands of hours of sweat and hard work go into the joy you experience when you head out for a hike. (Check out the 2025 completion of the Franconia Ridge Loop restoration project for an example of this year’s success!)
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.
2025 Trail Signs
The 2025 Auction has concluded, raising a total of $35,954 for AMC’s mission to maintain over 1,800 miles of trails.
Thank you to all who participated!
Airline Trail
This one's for the adventurers. Perched atop Mt. Adams for 15 years, this trail sign has braved the wind, ice, and sun on New England’s second-highest peak. The Air Line Trail earned its name for its “straight as an airline” route — a direct and daring ascent that has tested countless hikers and is included on the "Terrifying 25" list of challenging hikes in the White Mountains.
19 ¾" x 11" x 1 ½" | 6.4lbs. – Previously posted on the summit of Mt. Adams
Alpine Garden Trail
This sign marked the gateway to one of the White Mountains’ most delicate features — the Alpine Garden. For more than a decade, it has welcomed hikers into a world above the treeline, where rare plants like the Robbins Cinquefoil and the White Mountain Fritillary butterfly thrive against all odds. A reminder that beauty often blooms where life seems least likely.
25 ¼" x 10 ½" x 1 ¼" | 5.8 lbs. – Previously posted at the Tuckerman Ravine Trail junction
Caps Ridge Trail
Nearly two decades of rugged service have left their mark on this trail sign. The Caps Ridge Trail, starting high at Jefferson Notch Road, features a challenging scramble through the rocky outcrops, or "caps," on the way to the breathtaking views from the summit of Mt. Jefferson.
14 ¾" x 7 ½" x 1 ½" | 2.2 lbs. – Previously posted at the junction of The Cornice (Upper)
Davis Path
Calling all history buffs! This sign has weathered 12 years of mountain weather on the shoulder of Mt. Washington along the historic Davis Path. First built by Nathaniel Davis — the son-in-law of Abel and Hannah Crawford — the Davis Path was constructed in 1845 as a bridle path leading to the summit of Mount Washington. It eventually fell into neglect and became overgrown until 1910, when the Appalachian Mountain Club restored it as a footpath based on the recollections of former trail builders who had worked on the original route.
19 ¼" x 9 ¾" x 1 ½" | 4.6 lbs. – Previously posted at the junction of Davis Path and Southside Trail
Mt. Jefferson Loop
Few signs can claim to have faced harsher conditions. After just six years on New Hampshire’s third-highest peak, this sign is ready for a new home. Named after the third President of the United States, the Mt. Jefferson Loop — which encompasses the stunning Gulfside Trail and the Six Husbands Trail — is traveled by hikers attempting the famous “Presi Traverse” or seeking one of the most breathtaking views in the Whites.
19" x 9" x 1 ¼" | 2.8 lbs. – Previously posted on the summit of Mt. Jefferson
Nelson Crag Trail
For 15 years, this sign stood watch beside the Auto Road, greeting hikers and drivers on their way up Mt. Washington. Nelson Crag presents a steep, rugged, and unyielding trail that traverses several rock faces including Ball and Agiocochook, rewarding summit seekers with wide, unobstructed views of the Presidential Range. Perfect for anyone who has made the pilgrimage up the highest (6,822 ft.) peak in the Northeast!
22 ½" x 11" x 1 ¾" | 7.2 lbs. – Previously posted near Mile 5 of the Mt. Washington Auto Road
Star Lake Trail
This sign, which stood at the summit of Mt. Adams for over a dozen years, has seen everything from summer sunrises to rime ice whiteouts. It beckons to hikers as they reach the top of New England's second tallest peak via a rugged, boulder-filled climb from the trail’s namesake, Star Lake — a glacially-formed high alpine lake cradled between Mt. Adams and Mt. Madison.
18 ¼" x 8 ¼" x 1 ½" | 3 lbs. – Previously posted at the summit of Mt. Adams
Tuckerman Crossover
Standing high on the shoulder of Mt. Washington, for fifteen years this sign has guided hikers across Bigelow Lawn and between two iconic routes — Tuckerman Ravine and the Lakes of the Clouds Hut. Carved into the steep eastern face of Mount Washington, Tuckerman Ravine is hailed as the birthplace of extreme skiing in North America and is considered a rite of passage for many skiers. This iconic trail sign memorializes the grit, history, and gnar of one of New England’s most famous routes.
26 ¼" x 10" x 1 ½" | 6.2 lbs. – Previously posted at the summit of Tuckerman Ravine
🪧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 measured in tenths of a kilometer to the decades when one dedicated craftsman carved nearly every sign by hand.