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Desire Paths

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Desire paths Desire paths can be paths created as a consequence of erosion caused by human or animal foot-fall or traffic. The paths usually represent the shortest or most easily navigated routes between origins and destinations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire_path

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Desire.... Steps (infosec.pub)
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[–] valek879@sh.itjust.works 32 points 20 hours ago

It's probably a hill that gets muddy. Everyone walks in the same spot because they've been flattened out like stairs and you slip less. It does happen naturally over time and many feet.