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The image above of Carpinteria is a heat map that visually represents areas with high user activity (walking, hiking, and running) using color intensity (brighter = more popular), overlaid on a map. This type of map helps viewers discover popular routes, trails, and pedestrian areas in Carpinteria. The data is aggregated from publicly available user data and doesn’t show trail-specific details such as difficulty or legality.
The white lines are most popular, and the lighter blue is next most popular. With a paid account, users can view the data online and select specific activities, such as running or biking.
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Map Source: Strava Global Heatmap
Article: Global Heatmap and Strava Metro