Good course marking is absolutely crucial to the success of an Enduro or Hare Scrambles for two reasons.

• First, is the safety of the riders. The purpose of arrowing the course is not just simply to show the riders which way to go but also alert them to obstacles ahead.
• Second, is to provide for riders enjoyment. There is nothing more frustrating for a rider than tying to follow a poorly marked course.

There are a couple of things which contribute to a well marked course.

• VISIBILITY - Most important is the visibility of the materials to be used. Arrows, wrong way markers and ribbon should be different colors and highly visible.
• CONSISTENCY - Course workers strive to maintain the same pattern and level of marking throughout the course.

Course marking tools

If the course is marked properly:

• Arrows should be placed just above the average riders eye level. This helps prevent them from being obscured by dust, or another rider in front of you.
• Arrows should be angled to match the sharpness of the turn.
• Down arrow signifies there is an obstacle ahead and you should take caution.
• Wrong way markers should be placed just above the average riders eye level whenever you approach a spot where the possibility exists of taking the wrong trail, riders should be able to see both an arrow and a wrong way marker.