What exactly constitutes a hidden trail on Zwift, and how do users typically discover these routes that arent explicitly listed on the platforms course selection menu? Are they created by users themselves through the route builder feature, or are they actually programmed into the game by the developers but not actively promoted?
It seems like theres a wealth of knowledge and routes that arent immediately apparent to new users, and its only through the forums and other online communities that were able to find out about these so-called hidden gems. But do these routes offer anything unique that cant be found on the standard courses, or are they simply alternative ways of experiencing the same environments?
Is there a list or a database of these hidden routes thats been compiled by the community, or is it more of a word-of-mouth thing where users have to know someone who knows someone whos discovered a particular route? And how do these routes fit into the overall Zwift experience - are they meant to be a way for users to mix things up and avoid boredom, or are they actually a way for the developers to test out new course features and environments before adding them to the main game?
Furthermore, whats the etiquette around sharing these hidden routes with the wider community? Is it generally seen as a good thing to share new routes and help others discover them, or is there a sense that these routes are somehow exclusive and should only be shared with a select few? And what about the potential for these routes to be overridden or modified by the developers as the game continues to evolve - do users risk losing access to these routes if they become too popular or if the games underlying architecture changes?