Hikers are calling for better signage on The Rock hike to ensure eager climbers are aware of where to go.
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Charlotte Ham decided to climb The Rock on Sunday after hearing positive reviews of the hike and view from the top.
"I misread the sign and went to the towers instead of taking the peak summit track," she said.
"When I got to the towers, there were arrows indicating that I could go further to the left which made me think that I hadn't taken the wrong trail.
"I followed those arrows and those arrows eventually stopped, so you end up in a pretty precarious position because you're looking for a path, but it is unclear."
Ms Ham said at that point it becomes confusing whether there is an actual path or way to the top, or if it is a dead end.
"When you get to towers, if you're not meant to go further then take the arrow down or add more arrows," she said.
"You probably can go to the summit that way, but it looks challenging and you have no idea how long it would take."
Ms Ham said signs could say 'You've reached the summit, turn around and go back' or 'The summit is x many kilometres away'.
"From what I remember it doesn't, but the sign at the bottom needs to specifically say go left when you want the summit track," she said.
"If it's your first time then it is not going to seem so obvious."
The Rock is put forward as a must-do attraction in the Riverina and Ms Ham said visitors shouldn't need to spend hours researching before they get there.
"It should be signposted so people, especially if they are not used to rock hikes, know where to go," she said.
Lexie Reynolds loved the walk but said she would support calls for more signs.
"I went on The Rock hike just before Easter when hardly anywhere else there," she said.
"I didn't get lost on the way up, but it was a confusing way up so I guessed.
"When I was coming down the hill where the path changes, I had no clue where the right way to go was."
Ms Reynolds said there was a point where she didn't know when to turn left or right.
"There could absolutely be more signs," she said.
"I had to use my phone to try and work out where I was."
Ms Reynolds said morning is the best time to go for a view with shade from the sun.
The Office of Environment and Heritage was contacted for comment.
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