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Howe Sound Crest Trail
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Google Maps hiking navigation mishap
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Latest: British Columbia teen hikers rescued after Google Maps misled them
In July 2026, a group of hikers on British Columbia’s Howe Sound Crest Trail relied on Google Maps, which estimated an 18‑km, 1,300‑m elevation gain route would take about five hours. The actual trek required 12‑14 hours