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Life & fun · May 8, 2013

Flattest Route - A web app to help you avoid hills in SF

Flattest Route - A web app to help you avoid hills in SF launched on May 8, 2013 with 237 votes, #8 of 587 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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Flattest Route is a web app that helps San Francisco residents and visitors find the least hilly routes between two locations. Rather than taking the steepest direct path, users can input their start and end points to discover flatter alternatives for walking or cycling. The tool is useful for anyone looking to avoid strenuous elevation changes while navigating the city's notoriously steep terrain.

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