Trail marker clarification
Having just read the latest AMA regarding trail markers:
"As long as the marker represents a trail it should be accepted. It should be something that is on the path of the trail, helps people find the path, has the trail name and is permanent. If it seems like the marker is temporary or is fake or placed just to get a Wayspot in place, reviewers can mark it as abuse for further review."
Does the trail name have to be on the marker or is it sufficient that the trail is a named trail ?
In the UK we have detailed maps provided by the Ordinance Survey which provide details of public footpaths, bridleways etc, labelling the established Ways with their names (see image below for example). These Ways are generally very well signed, though not all of these signs will have the Ways name on them.
Answers
Technically, no, the trail marker would need a name on it, and you'd have a hard time getting one without a name accepted.
I am lenient on these if the submitter provides a really well written nomination with proof in the form of links, maps etc that show it is on a named trail even if the sign doesn't show the name (for rural areas particularly if they have very few waypoints). I am probably in the minority on that though.
The new AMA explicitly states that a trail marker need to have "the trail name and is permanent". No name - 1* rating. Simple. There is no discussion or "wiggle room" here.
Ok.....what if everything is in place . A visible trail, a permanent post, information like keep pets on leash, closed to vehicles, etc... The name on the post simply is "trail" with an arrow. Is that sufficient?
For a trail marker, no. It would have to have the actual name of the trail, not just "trail".