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My uncle told me to skip the switchbacks on the Timberline Trail loop, worst advice ever

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wade438
wade4385h ago
Trust me, I learned that lesson the hard way on a different trail.
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emma349
emma3493h ago
My buddy tried to cut the switchbacks on a steep section of the Old Rag trail. He ended up kicking loose a bunch of rocks and sliding about ten feet before catching a tree. It took us twice as long to get him back on the actual path, and his legs were all scratched up. Now I just stick to the trail even when it looks longer. The extra time is worth not getting hurt.
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