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Hiking is some of the biggest bullshit ever.

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So a few months ago I was dragged to go 'witness the splendor of nature' by doing one of white America favorite pass time, hiking. So to make sure I get a healthy facial of nature, they told me that I should hike up Angels Landing

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The trail to Angels Landing is 2.4 miles (3.9 km) long.[3] It begins at the Grotto drop off point on the park's shuttle system. It roughly follows the path of the Virgin River for some time, slowly gaining elevation in sandy terrain. As the trail gets steeper and leaves behind the river, it becomes paved. After a series of steep switchbacks, the trail goes through the area between Angels Landing and the Zion Canyon that is a gradual ascent. Walter's Wiggles, a series of 21 steep switchbacks,[3] are the last hurdle before Scout Lookout. Scout Lookout is generally the turnaround point for those who are unwilling to make the final summit push to the top of Angels Landing. The last half-mile of the trail is strenuous and littered with sharp drop offs and narrow paths. Chains to grip are provided for portions of the last half-mile to the top at 5,790 feet (1,760 m)

No big deal, right? Yeah, if you're a freaking athlete. So after hours of struggling to get up that stupid rock, everyone just sat there for 10 fucking minutes and turned right back around. You know what's worse then going up a huge ass rock? Climbing down that same fucking rock when you're bone dead tired.

How exactly is this enjoying nature? As far as I'm concerned, I'm never gonna go hiking anywhere unless it's a hike from a bar from one end of town to the next. I rather spend 6 hours on a stairmachine at the gym then go through that again. Such bull.

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