A hiker lingo

AT:
Short of Appalachian Trail

"White Blaze" or "Blaze":
A white strip of paint about 6 inches high that denotes the Appalachain Trail

Double Blaze:
Two blazes one above the other that indicates a juntion with another trail or turn in the current trail.

Blue Blaze:
Indicates a side trail. They usually take someone to scenic spots, shelter, or water.

Yellow Blaze:
Usually referes to a road.

Zero:
A day where one does not hike the AT for any signifigant distance.

Nero:
A day where one spends most of the time in town only hiking out a short distance at the end or in a short distance at the begining of the day.

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