The context of the following conversation is After they picked a hiking trail to take together, Sydney met Skylar near the canyon edge.:
Sydney says We met near the canyon edge to begin our hike..
The friend responds You went the long way..
Sydney responds Where else could we have met to start the trail?.
The friend responds You could have met Skylar around on the other side by the bike rack..
Sydney responds I thought that was the exit area. There are always so many people hanging out there..
The friend responds Nope. You can start there too..