# Reminder: Don’t use Google Maps for hiking

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/reminder-dont-use-google-maps-for-hiking/
- Published: 2026-08-03T09:15:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Photo credit: Antonio Groß via Unsplash. Article by Chase DiBenedetto. Mashable – July 31, 2026. Google Maps recently launched its biggest upgrade in years, filled to the brim with Gemini-powered features like Ask Maps and immersive, 3D navigation — it can recommend the best parking spots and suggest the top spots to check out while you travel around the world. But even with all of AI’s help, the digital map still lacks in one area: Outdoor navigation. […] Click here to view original web page at www.mashable.com Curated by John Wysocki See Full Bio