I use the poles in similar situations. There's a long section of the trail around the lake here that's flat and even paved in places. At that point the pole gets collapsed and carried. But in the hilly areas and areas with lots of roots, rocks, or slick mud, the poles have been a big help. I should say pole, as I only use one.
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