All of the
downloadable GPS tracks you see on our Trail Maps page
have been mapped using the
Garmin GPSMap 60CSx.
It is an excellent choice for outdoor use, especially if you will be spending time hiking or biking in the woods.
The high-sensitivity receiver gives you the benefit of excellent reception even under heavy canopy. We have been very
impressed with the accuracy of this receiver - it averages between 10 to 15 feet.
The
GPSMap 60CSx comes with a 64MB microSD card, but is upgradeable to a 1GB card. The card makes it possible to load
additional GPS maps, including the
MapSource Topo US 2008 map set.
Additionally, the
Garmin GPSMap 60CSx allows you to save up to 20 track logs to the microSD card.
Additional features include
- * A large color display (1.5 x 2.2 inches) which can easily be seen when the unit is mounted on handlebars.
- * A barometric altimeter, which gives extremely accurate elevation data
- * An electronic compass, determines your heading and direction, even when you are standing still
New for August 2008, GPS tracks for
Lake Fairfax Park / Colt's Neck,
Patapsco State Park Avalon,
River Bend Regional Park,
Great Falls National Park,
Laurel Hill Park,
Occoquan Regional Park, and
Conway Robinson Memorial State Forest
are now available on our maps page.
In addition, we have completed mapping the singletrack trails at
Lake Accotink Park and added trails
to the
Sherando map.
To get a complete list of changes we have made and of upcoming features we will be including on our site,
see our
What's new at GPSTrailSource.com list.
York River State Park, located just north of Williamsburg, offers a wide array of
outdoor activities for visitors. Bike, hike, or horseback ride the 8+ miles of multi-use trails, along which you will find serene views of the
York River. For more of a challenge, ride the Marl Ravine and Laurel Glen singletrack trails,
which include 8 miles of fun, sweeping turns, plus some short, challenging uphills. The park also has a fishing pier, rental boats,
canoes and kayaks for use on the creek and pond, a large picnic area, and playground area for the kids.
We have
downloadable GPS tracks of the doubletrack and singletrack trails at York River in addition to a
printable map of the park (shown at right) on our
Trail Maps page. When downloading tracks, check out the
trail maps that we have overlayed onto a Google map. To locate a specific trail, select it from the trails list below the Google map.
Simply select the trail you wish to locate in the "Click to Highlight" column which will highlight the trail on the Google map.
Our pick for the best quality outdoor camera is the Canon Powershot G9. It's heavier than many of the point & shoot digital
cameras, but is well worth the extra weight. The quality of pictures is excellent due to its 12.1 megapixel resolution and Canon's
DIGIC III processor technology.
With the G9 you have the ability to shoot in either JPG mode or RAW mode. RAW mode gives you
more flexibility when processing the images and does not suffer image loss due to JPEG compression.
The Optical Image Stabilizer allows for sharper images by adjusting for camera shake.
Additional features include
- * High-Res movie Mode for recording video
- * Large 3" LCD Monitor
- * 6x Optical Zoom
The Garmin Edge 305 personal trainer and cycle computer has a built in GPS so you can track every aspect of your workout.
It includes a wireless heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor. The Edge attaches easily to the stem or handlebars with the included bike mount.
The Edge 305 automatically measures speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for later review.
The Garmin Forerunner 305 allows you to record a wealth of information about your workout. Measurements include:
heart rate, time, speed, distance, calories burned, and pace. All of these can be accessed by paging through the large, easily readable
display screen. Each screen is customizable, allowing you to display the most relevant stats for your workout.
The Courses feature allows you to compete against previous workouts by comparing pace and heart rate to your past performance on the same course.
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