PSA: Trails near me are getting paved sections now

I've seen local paths adding smooth walkways over rough ground. Supporters say it helps more people enjoy nature, but critics argue it takes away from the real hiking experience. Should we keep trails rugged or make them easier to use?

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the_jana3d ago

The new paved section at Willow Creek is already getting wider from people walking on the edges. Does this kind of access just push the wear and tear further out into the woods instead of fixing it? We might be trading one problem for a bigger one.

amyg293d ago

Saying it "helps more people enjoy nature" is weird when paving over it literally covers up the nature part. Smooth walkways just turn a trail into a sidewalk, which defeats the whole point.