This page details everything you need to know about how to complete the Explorer - Trowel Gulch quest, which can be acquired from an ASL Terminal after speaking with the robot named BURG.L in the Oak Lab. We’ll cover where you can find the trail marker and what materials you need to construct it.
 Trail Marker |
Reward |
|---|---|
| Trowel Gulch | 100  (Raw Science) |
Where to Find the Trail Marker at Trowel Gulch¶
The trail marker at the Trowel Gulch can be found southeast of the Oak Tree, and further southeast from the Lemon Crime Punch-O, as shown in the map below. The marker itself is beneath a fallen leaf in a pit just next to the trowel. The area may have some 
Bombardier Beetles, larva and mites patrolling around, so look out for these and be sure to avoid or kill them if necessary. You won’t be able to interact with the trail marker if you’re in combat.
(1 of 2) The location of the Trowel Gulch marker, southeast of the Oak Tree.
The location of the Trowel Gulch marker, southeast of the Oak Tree. (left), The trail marker can be found beneath the leaf, encircled here. The trowel is just above. (right)
How to Construct the Trowel Gulch Trail Marker¶
To construct the trail marker here you’ll need 2 
Sprig, 2 
Plant Fiber, and 1 
Clover Leaf. You’ll find plenty of clover leaves and sprigs to the northeast, especially closer to the pond. Plant Fibers can be extracted from most vegetation as you cut it down, but you’ll also get it from bits on the floor if you’re lucky. The springs are generally found throughout grassy parts of the yard, and often intermingled with the clover leaves.
Trail Marker Materials¶
| Icon | Material | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
 |
Sprig |
x2 |
 |
Plant Fiber |
x2 |
 |
Clover Leaf |
x1 |
Once you have all of the materials to construct the trail marker, all you need to do is interact with it and press the key to build. You can then customize the icon and its color if you wish. This icon will be visible on your HUD as you wander through the yard, which basically means that you’ll be able to see it in the distance when you’re facing in the right direction.
How to Disable Trail Markers¶
With the trail marker constructed, you should have earned 100 Raw Science. You can always disable the trail marker from the map so that it doesn’t display on your HUD if you have no use for it, but it shouldn’t be too intrusive to leave on and they are very useful orienting icons.
Copying Trail Markers¶
You’ll notice that when you interact with the constructed trail marker, you have an option to copy it. You can do this to create another trail marker nearby, which you can also customize with its own icon and color. This can be useful to mark the location of specific Field Stations on your HUD, or to mark the location of a particularly good farming spot for materials / bugs. You can even just mark a site that you think is pretty, or place the marker at the top of one of your bases, for example.
(1 of 2) You should be able to see the trowel sticking out of the ground from a fair distance away.
You should be able to see the trowel sticking out of the ground from a fair distance away. (left), You’ll need 2 sprigs, 2 plant fibers, and 1 clover leaf to construct the trail marker. (right)
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