Cairn
/kern/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Hiking Usage
Cairns are commonly used on hiking trails to guide hikers and mark paths in nature. 
Keep an eye out for cairns to stay on the right path.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Significance
In some cultures, cairns hold historical or spiritual significance, often found at sacred or ceremonial sites. 
The ancient cairn we visited is said to mark the burial site of a local chieftain.
Pro Tip 3/3Memorial Symbol
People sometimes build cairns as memorials to remember a person or event. 
At the summit, hikers added stones to a cairn in memory of the climber.