Give Your Own Map a Glance
The Person You're Following Doesn't Know What They're Doing Either
If you dare start a popular 14’er1 any time after 4:30 a.m., odds are you’ll be part of “The Conga Line.” This unbroken chain of hikers will stretch from the parking area, all the way up to the summit.
There’s an obvious plus side here: if you’re not confident in your ability to pick up the trail, you have plenty of people to follow.
Just don’t assume the…
