Group of Teen Hikers Relied on Google Maps. It Was a Disaster.

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By EditorDavidAug 2, 2026, 1:34 pm128 ptsTrending
"When a group of teenagers set out to hike British Columbia's famed Howe Sound Crest Trail in early July, Google Maps suggested the trek would take about five hours," reports SFGate. "Instead, the hike stretched deep into the night, leaving the group exhausted, dehydrated, injured and in need of a helicopter…

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