I find it fun to use as a general recon of potential backpacking destinations, especially ones that I have read about in a trail guide. I have not used many of the functions that are available, but what I am acquainted with would not suffice as a subsitute for a topo. Also, I have found that depending upon the area being viewed the pictures can be 5+ years out of date. Additionally, it can give a general idea of the lay-of-the-land, but I have encountered terrain that was considerably more rugged in person than it appeared to be on the GoogleEarth. YMMV.
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