Google Earth for new Trails and elevation gains
I used Google Earth to look at a trail I wanted to try and noticed that the elevation was posted at the middle bottom of the screen. I was able to look at a huge variety of places to ride. If you trace the trail you can track the elevation gains and losses. I could also estimate the distance a Loop or Detour. I also found out how to get out of a canyon and find a Starbucks. Then you can print out a map of the new playground. H
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Originally Posted by Daspydyr
(Post 10016772)
I used Google Earth to look at a trail I wanted to try and noticed that the elevation was posted at the middle bottom of the screen. I was able to look at a huge variety of places to ride. If you trace the trail you can track the elevation gains and losses. I could also estimate the distance a Loop or Detour. I also found out how to get out of a canyon and find a Starbucks. Then you can print out a map of the new playground. H
I searched the threads and couldn't find this info, hopefully it will be helpful. |
Originally Posted by kenhill3
(Post 10016826)
Important stuff, for sure. And an important pre-ride beverage, at least for me. I found that a number of the bike shops in Moab have espresso machines. :thumb:
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Be wary of the trails you see in GoogleEarth. I know the images they use here in SoCal are a few years old and a lot of the trails that are not used constantly are either overgrown, completely gone or fenced off.
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Originally Posted by dirtbikedude
(Post 10028875)
Be wary of the trails you see in GoogleEarth. I know the images they use here in SoCal are a few years old and a lot of the trails that are not used constantly are either overgrown, completely gone or fenced off.
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