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[โ€“] Bonus@fedia.io 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I see switchbacks as engineered trails these days. By that, I mean it is even more challenging to hike where there isn't a lot of interest in hiking and there aren't many curated trails. When I see switchbacks now, I understand someone more knowledgeable than me has put in some serious effort to help guide me along on a more reasonable grade than just bushwhackin straight up the hill. On my bike, switchbacks can be a godsend.

Switchbacks also help prevent erosion, never cut switchbacks, always follow the trail.