>>2379229Same, but it was in a group when we decided to explore and deviate from our chosen route (which was based on Forest Service or USGS maps). Terrible trails with no redeeming characteristics where a hallmark of the less popular AllTrails routes. No water when it was clearly marked was a big issue as well (that happened twice, and both times we looked on the USGS map as saw it was intermittent sources). Going off trail was an issue too. I don’t mind it, but often times the route would take you through an overgrown jungle you need a machete to get through. There’s nothing wrong with that, and sometimes that can be fun, but it’s literally called All Trails; that’s not a trail.
The group eventually formed a “no All Trails” policy after an incident involving a trail that led to a 10’ cliff. It was about 4 miles from the main trail, on an offshoot with no water. It was supposed to meet up with another trail that led to a waterfall, but it just ended at a cliff. The group spent a good hour searching for a way down and didn’t fine one, so we had to turn back, which added 8 miles to the original plan. When we got back we asked a local hiking group on FB about that particular area, and they said the map is correct and we were in the right spot. You just need to bring a rope to climb down.
