Layering ACA Maps into Google Maps
12-20-15 | 09:02 PM
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Layering ACA Maps into Google Maps
I'm planning my route for next year and I just discovered I can make my own maps in Google Maps.
So far I have two layers. One for cities on my wish list and another for a National Parks. It would be nice to somehow import various ACA routes in order to see how they match up with my destinations. It should be possible considering ACA uses Google Maps for their Interactive Network Map. However, I can't figure out how. I tried emailing ACA, but they don't have an email listed (weird) so I had to facebook message them (not holding my breath for a response). Any help would be appreciated.
So far I have two layers. One for cities on my wish list and another for a National Parks. It would be nice to somehow import various ACA routes in order to see how they match up with my destinations. It should be possible considering ACA uses Google Maps for their Interactive Network Map. However, I can't figure out how. I tried emailing ACA, but they don't have an email listed (weird) so I had to facebook message them (not holding my breath for a response). Any help would be appreciated.
12-20-15 | 09:13 PM
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You can download gpx files of the ACA routes from my site: bikegpx.us
Choose Adventure Cycling for the group then choose the route. Click view GPX then you can download or email the file.
Choose Adventure Cycling for the group then choose the route. Click view GPX then you can download or email the file.
12-20-15 | 10:40 PM
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You can download gpx files of the ACA routes from my site: bikegpx.us
Choose Adventure Cycling for the group then choose the route. Click view GPX then you can download or email the file.
Choose Adventure Cycling for the group then choose the route. Click view GPX then you can download or email the file.
12-21-15 | 07:50 AM
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12-21-15 | 08:14 AM
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It looks like you already have a solution, but for future reference, ACA have their own forums (Adventure Cycling Association Forum - Index) including one sub forum specific to GPS related issues. Staff there read the forum and will reply, but you can also email or PM them from the pages there. Jennifer Milyko (Profile of JMilyko) is typically very responsive to questions.
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