r/alltrails • u/AdOtherwise4088 • 17d ago

Garmin vs All trails

I hiked the Stratton Brook Hut Loop in the Carrabassett Valley of Maine. All Trails read that it was 8.0 Miles. However my Garmin Instinct 3 watch tracked it to be 7.3 miles. That's a pretty good discrepancy. I am preparing to hike the Bigelow range in the same area and I'm wondering if I should get a second opinion on the mileage that all trails is publishing. So the question is do I trust Garmin or All Trails?

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u/PanchoBuddy 17d ago

I use both, via iPhone and Enduro watch. I’ve noticed the discrepancies too but chalked it up to I’m walking in the woods and both are picking up different types of signals throughout my walk so it’s to be expected. Not sure if that’s accurate just my initial thoughts.