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Desire Paths

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Desire paths Desire paths can be paths created as a consequence of erosion caused by human or animal foot-fall or traffic. The paths usually represent the shortest or most easily navigated routes between origins and destinations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire_path

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Don't really know why 2 paths were needed but alas. There is also one more to the left that is not visible.

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[–] fibojoly@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 weeks ago

Because you are looking at it from the destination. People from across that field all want to reach that point you're at and their paths gather like rivers flowing together.