GPS and backpacking resources
GPS resources
- ExpertGPS - Good for editing waypoint data.
- The GPX Exchange Format - Documentation on the GPX format.
- Some notes on recording GPS tracks (pdf file).
GPX Files for download
- Superstition Wilderness Area, AZ ---
- Download All (zip file - 4 Mb) - All gpx files are included.
- File Information - This contains a detailed description of the contents and format of these files
- Western Half (Full resolution) This contains trails/trailheads on the western side of the wilderness area. All tracks in this file are at full resolution. To see which trails are included in this file see the File Information above.
- Eastern Half (Full resolution) This contains trails/trailheads on the eastern side of the wilderness area. All tracks in this file are at full resolution. To see which trails are included in this file see the File Information above.
- Entire Wilderness (max 500 pts per track) - This contains all trails in the wilderness area. But, tracks in this file are at reduced quality, such that no more than 500 track points are included per track. This is to make uploading track files to a GPS unit easier, as there is generally a limit as to the number of points allowed in each trackfile. This number is commonly 500 but varies depending on the GPS unit.
- Mt. Olympus Wilderness Area, UT ---
- Full Resolution File -This contains trails/trailheads for the Mt. Olympus Wilderness Area, and some of the surrounding area between Mill Creek Canyon and Big Cottonwood Canyon. All tracks in this file are at full resolution. To see which trails are included in this file see the File Information above.
- Lower Resolution File (max 500 pts per track) - This contains the same trails as in the full resolution file, but tracks in this file are at reduced quality, such that no more than 500 track points are included per track. This is to make uploading track files to a GPS unit easier, as there is generally a limit as to the number of points allowed in each trackfile. This number is commonly 500 but varies depending on the GPS unit.
- Mogollon Rim
- My friend Joe Domin made these guides to the Mogollon Rim area of AZ. These are great files and I hope they will continue to be shared. GPS files are attached to the PDF guides he wrote.
- Rim Trails
- Cabin Loop Super Guide
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Information on these files:
Original Maps Created:
Version 1.0Authors
All mapping by:
Michael S. Thorne (http://web.utah.edu/thorne),
David Downham,
Joseph S. Domin (http://www.gpsjoe.net), and
Irv Kanode (http://www.superstitionmtnhikes.com/index.html).For questions or comments email: michael.thorne@utah.edu
Warning
The authors have personally mapped each and every waypoint and trail in this file, and have strived to ensure its accuracy and quality. Nevertheless, it is not unforseeable that some errors have cropped into this database. The user of these files accepts all responsibility for his/her actions. If errors are discovered, please contact the authors.
COPYRIGHT 2007-2015. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Use Restrictions
The contents of these files are for personal use only. The files can be redistributed, but no site can use any part of this file for commercial purposes. Posting this file on a website requires permission from the authors. By downloading any of these files you agree to abide by these restrictions.