Hmmm, I wonder what’s up here.... Have you ever been on a popular trail, and noticed ANOTHER path like the one in this photo? This path is not official—it's a social trail. Social trails may have a fun-sounding name, but they actually have a very negative impact. Because they frequently cut through sensitive habitats and off-limit areas, social trails can compact soil, increase erosion, negatively impact vegetation, and threaten wildlife. You can help protect the park by staying on marked trails, especially in very popular, high-use areas! NPS Photo #LeaveNoTrace #StayontheTrail #AmHiking