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Hot take: Map apps send everyone to the SAME 'secret' lookout
I scout spots on old hiking club websites now for truly quiet views. Found a cliff with NO people last weekend.
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hannahyoung6mo ago
Wait, you found a cliff with literally no one there? That feels impossible now. Every decent spot on a map app is ruined in a month. You digging on old club sites is actually genius. Those places never get posted online for the crowds. I need to try that before every last quiet spot gets a geotag.
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beth_butler6mo ago
Honestly the panic about every spot being ruined feels over the top. Most people still just go to the same three places they saw on Instagram. Even if a place gets tagged, the crowd usually moves on to the next trend by next season. Old guidebooks and paper maps work fine too, it's not that deep.
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jenkins.hayden6mo ago
Actually, that whole idea of keeping places secret just makes outdoor spaces feel like a private club. Map apps letting crowds find spots is a good thing, because it means more people get outside. Sure, a popular lookout gets busy, but so what? A crowded trail is still better than a couch. Most folks don't have the time to dig through old websites, and they shouldn't have to.
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