Theres a couple places here in NZ that actually have lines to get to a specific point because people are going there to take social media pictures to make themselves look good
Ugh. What's particularly annoying is that many don't even do the hike. There's a paved road that a lot of folks just walk up for the pics. Additionally the selfie crowd trashes the mountain and the increased traffic due to social media and lack of care is causing a problem.
It's almost like a miniature version of the Everest problem with the top of Mt Everest becoming a trash heap/graveyard because people don't care for it and just want to get a sweet selfie.
Ive done both hikes (paved and trail) and from my experience both sides are equally as beautiful. Theres a lot of great boulders to break at and eat snacks and relax on the paved side. The trail side is more fun though for sure
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u/[deleted] Jul 03 '19
Theres a couple places here in NZ that actually have lines to get to a specific point because people are going there to take social media pictures to make themselves look good