A group of hikers had to be rescued after Google Maps gave them a five hour estimate for a trail that actually takes 12 to 14 hours
@dexerto·Jul 21, 2026·2 sources·negative
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Google Maps' inaccurate trail time estimate led to a group of hikers requiring rescue after underestimating a 12-14 hour hike as 5 hours.
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A group of hikers had to be rescued after Google Maps gave them a five hour estimate for a trail that actually takes 12 to 14 hours
@dexerto
Jul 21, 2026
The printed directions didn't account for 1,300 meters of elevation gain and loose rock https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/hikers-rescued-after-5-hour-trip-planned-by-google-maps-turned-out-to-be-14-hours-3389044/
@dexerto
Jul 21, 2026