Somewhere like Death Valley Google Maps seems pretty good about not taking you on silly shortcuts even if you try to force it
From personal experience, Apple Maps is more useful in Death Valley than Google Maps. But the National Parks Service is very clear that the only maps that should be used in that area are paper maps, and not GPS of any brand. I agree.
Oh I do as well. But I was curious if Google Maps would take me on a “shortcut” over the mountains and I couldn’t seem to make it even if I stacked the deck. Agree you need a map and current knowledge about anything off-road (and the right vehicle).
From personal experience, Apple Maps is more useful in Death Valley than Google Maps. But the National Parks Service is very clear that the only maps that should be used in that area are paper maps, and not GPS of any brand. I agree.