A ranger in Yosemite told me my 40-mile loop plan was 'a great way to get hurt' and suggested a 22-mile alternative.

What's a time someone gave you a route reality check that actually saved your trip?

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Honestly, a park volunteer once pointed out my planned creek crossing was for spring melt, not August. I would have spent half a day looking for a river that was just a dry rock bed. Sometimes local knowledge is the only map you need.

benreed11d ago

That "local knowledge" idea is so true, it can save your trip or even your life.

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