Reflective trail markers

Abstract

A reflective trail marker which may be used to form an outdoor trail which is highly visible at night is provided. The reflective trail marker has a generally “hour-glass” shaped marker head, having a central portion and top and bottom cap portions. The central portion has a light reflective side wall surface. The top and bottom cap portions have non-reflective surfaces, and preferably overhang the reflective side wall surface of the central portion. Reflective trail markers may be attached to horizontal support structures, for 360° reflection, to mark a trail easily visible at night when a light is shined on the trail from any angle, or may be attached to vertical support structures, for limited angle reflection, to form a secret trail. A metal pin preferably extends from the bottom cap portion to allow easy attachment and removal of the marker from a tree or other support structure. A plurality of reflective trail markers in accordance with the present invention may be included in a kit, wherein each reflective trail marker in the kit has a top cap portion colored the same color.

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