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PSA: County plans to pave sections of the historic Mill Creek backpacking route
This came up at the town hall meeting last night, and it's splitting the local hiking community. Proponents claim it will improve accessibility for all seasons, but traditionalists argue it destroys the rustic charm and increases foot traffic. Where do you stand on modernizing old trails?
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the_andrew5h ago
Everyone's treating this like some great betrayal of nature. Look at the Cascadia Trail after they put in gravel sections, usage went up, but the core experience remained. Paving could mean year round access for families and less maintenance costs. Trails have always been managed, not pristine. The outrage feels a bit performative, doesn't it?
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