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Took the old trail vs the new reroute in the Smokies last weekend
The original path was a straight 4 mile slog up a washed out creek bed, but the new one added a mile with switchbacks and actual views. My knees felt ten years younger at the summit, and I wasn't even tired. Why do they even keep the old route on the map anymore?
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jamieburns6d ago
Watched a buddy stubbornly take the old route once. He spent the whole next day complaining about his ankles.
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the_angela6d ago
Some lessons are learned the hard way.
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