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A Cairn or Duck near Mirror Lake

A Cairn or Duck near Mirror Lake

These stacked stones, or cairns, are often called ducks. Ducks are used to mark backcountry hiking trails, to point hikers in a particular direction. These ducks have been erected near Mirror Lake. As a general rule, ducks should not be erected frivolously, even along backcountry trails. However, some park visitors apparently enjoy leaving their mark on the area, in a way that does not permanently mar the scenery.
Galleries: Yosemite National Park
Keywords: cairn, mirror lake, rock ducks, trail markers, yosemite national park, yosemite valley
Photo Location: Yosemite National Park, California
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 07/10/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 3744×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 37°44'36.00"N 119°34'33.00"W
Picture Number: 12881