Sign-in Boxes

[Jim]

I saw an old hike description I wrote where I reference a trailhead sign-in sheet and box. I don't think I have seen any in the Coronado, or the Lincoln, but I remember them a lot around Flagstaff. I can't recall either way in other National Forests. Do people sign those things? and Why? I know I did when I first moved to Flag, but stopped long ago.

For that matter, are the sign-in boxes still around? I guess the Humphrey Trail still has one, but what about Elden, and many other trailheads?

[DbleDutch]

Sometimes is the answer I would give. The more remote the trail or series of trails the more likely to sign and give the route planned. I have met a Ranger at First Water (Supes) who had everyone sign and a brief interview of the hiker skills and supplies. I love our SAR teams and if this check/sign-in slows down the demand/cost for their time, then OK. I hate to see the frivolis use of SAR when the uninformed, head onto the trails, waterless and clueless. You have seen them too!