One trick I have often used when hiking into cedar swamps and other areas where the terrain is undifferentiated is to blow up a balloon (not too full, you don't want it to pop while your gone) and tie it just in sight of the vehicle and then another just in sight of that one etc. On the way out they can all be popped and carried out easily. Just don't let nieces and nephews find out that there are balloons in your fishing vest or there won't be any when you need them. For those who haven't fished the hex hatch before or done other night fishing CARRY TWO FLASHLIGHTS. The reason will become obvious when the first one dies or gets dropped.