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by elbigbad 1138 days ago
The post to whom you’re responding definitely overstates it. Most places are mostly just show up, there’s regularly or always ways to simply day hike anywhere — including the Enchantments, which are unrestricted for day hiking and I’ve personally day hiked in a day. Not allowing all comers on all days is prudent because our national parks are a precious resource. I’ve personally seen trails being eroded over years, it stinks, and more people on those trails cause more erosion. But yes you nearly always can simply drive out, park, and hike.

BAH is a scourge and absolutely a problem though.
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throwaway2037 1138 days ago 

    I’ve personally seen trails being eroded over years, it stinks, and more people on those trails cause more erosion.
Why don't they rotate the trails? I've seen this done on Jeju, South Korea. They close an over-worn section, then open a parallel section.
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whinenot 1138 days ago
Oftentimes, there is only one physically possible route to the most popular Instagramable view, like Vernal Fall in Yosemite NP or Angels Landing in Zion NP.
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throwaway2037 1133 days ago 

    most popular Instagramable view
Oh, that makes sense. Ok, then close the trail for 6-12 months. That should do.
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