I solve this problem by going to coastal paths, still great scenery and not many ticks.

I take a bath in tick repellant every time I go hiking

I wish they made repellant for herding dogs too. Those assholes are always out to get me. I never even see their herd, that’s how far they go out of their way…

Yeah same taste as leeches and ticks unfortunately

Oregon coast, best of both worlds. Or New Zealand. Or south East Asia but then you have different snakes and mosquitoes. King Cobras are super chill snakes though, way way moreso than cottonmouths.