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Due_Magician8050 t1_iwuwtbg wrote

Where is this? Maybe I’m close and can check it out.

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vrenak t1_iwuytak wrote

What's the strange part about it? This is how normal paths look, not like built artificial ones.

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ZePeps68 t1_iwuzoob wrote

Don't think that there's anything strange about it

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fae_forge OP t1_iwv09la wrote

Replying to vrenak (#567,223)

Just very unexpectedly red in the middle of a landscape that’s usually all sage and olive colors. It’s from the ice plant which is a non native in this area and definitely looks out of place

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fae_forge OP t1_iwv0rm6 wrote

Replying to ZePeps68 (#567,289)

I suppose it’s only strange looking for the area where the red ice plant is not native. Or maybe it’s just to my eye and imagination, looked like a path to another world lol

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DavHut t1_iwv3s28 wrote

Do they graze cattle or some other livestock here? Looks like a cow path but idk.

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TheGreatOpoponax t1_iwv8r6u wrote

Is there a shimmer at the end of the path?

Seriously though, it does look strange. I don't know why people are acting like they see this all the time.

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party_benson t1_iwve8mc wrote

Strange because the entire area has trails? There's bike tracks on it. Use Google maps and it'll show up as a named trail.

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[deleted] t1_iwviq56 wrote

I love the colour changing thing on the grass, very nicee

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noahspurrier t1_iwvjk37 wrote

It looks like there are tire tread marks in the path. So… mountain bike path? Have you tried looking at this on Google Earth?

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noahspurrier t1_iwvjygl wrote

Replying to fae_forge (#567,338)

Oh… I’m so accustomed to it in California that I didn’t even notice. Apparently it’s an African plant naturalize to the West Coast by Spanish sailors. The fruit is edible and delicious.

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noahspurrier t1_iwvnjhd wrote

Replying to fae_forge (#569,417)

It’s actually really good. I don’t understand why it’s not sold in stores. It’s been a few years, but I think the skin is edible, or maybe you eat it kind of like a kiwi. It sort of has a kiwi texture and flavor, but better. The red skin will stain your fingers. The inside is translucent. There are little seeds in it but they are like kiwi seeds; you just ignore them.

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fae_forge OP t1_iwvo0tb wrote

Replying to noahspurrier (#569,115)

It’s an access path for maintenance and fire department I think. It’s in a nature preserve. Usually this area is gated off but it was open this day so we took a peek, though I’m sure we weren’t supposed to be in there.

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noahspurrier t1_iwvqdaa wrote

Replying to fae_forge (#569,423)

So, apparently Wikipedia says they were introduced to California to stabilize soil. That actually sounds more plausible than my story that they were brought by Spanish sailors because it does grow well in sandy soil and salty air.

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noahspurrier t1_iwvqfip wrote

Replying to noahspurrier (#569,721)

So, apparently Wikipedia says they were introduced to California to stabilize soil. That actually sounds more plausible than my story that they were brought by Spanish sailors because it does grow well in sandy soil and salty air.

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noahspurrier t1_iwvqush wrote

Replying to fae_forge (#569,510)

If it’s public property and you aren’t breaking the law then you can be there. Sometimes they will post signs in wilderness recovery areas and I always respect those, but if there are no signs saying why you shouldn’t be there then it’s totally fine.

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SheBear661 t1_iww3yud wrote

Cattle or deer. Or bigfoot or big footed aliens. 🤷🏽‍♀️

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Oldus_Fartus t1_iwwogg5 wrote

Very strange indeed! It even seems to, like, lead somewhere 'n stuff! Aaaaah!

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fae_forge OP t1_iwwp768 wrote

Replying to Oldus_Fartus (#572,402)

Lol strange looking is what I meant because it’s very red but I’m enjoying everyone guessing what’s strange about it. Funnily enough it doesn’t lead anywhere, just dead ends. I think it’s for the fire department clearing brush, so not very mysterious

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Oldus_Fartus t1_iwwyq75 wrote

Replying to fae_forge (#572,452)

My theory on dead-end paths is that someone went that way once, saw that it led nowhere and walked back. The next wanderer sees their footprints and follows, with the same result. In time, repeated unsuccessful attempts end up creating an actual path that only leads as far as you will go to realize there's no "there" there.

It's probably a pile of bull, but I'm 55 and my kids have moved out, what the heck else am I supposed to ruminate on while I take my blood pressure walks?

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fae_forge OP t1_iwx52ic wrote

Replying to Oldus_Fartus (#573,144)

Hah I like this theory because I have no need for a ‘destination’ when walking so I’ll follow any vaguely walkable space between plants. I may have started a few this way following birds

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boing757 t1_iwx9bsn wrote

Is that a house and electric wires in the middle left ?

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lnfrarad t1_iwxbtpj wrote

This is making me think of a horror story I read before on r/nosleep called “the left right game” 🙂

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Jordiscu7 t1_iwz2wgl wrote

Hunter's path or maybe wild boars

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disdkatster t1_iwz41zn wrote

I would edit the post and say "strange plant" . Nothing strange about the path.

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feedmygoodside t1_ix2oofs wrote

Pretty sure I have been there. If I recall, it feels like a secret place in the middle of an otherwise crowded, noisy, typical so cal place. I remember having to hike a bit downhill before what eventually opens up into a crazy cool open space. Sound right?

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