Our maps now include photo tags so that you can see exactly where trail features and scenic views are along the trail.
Also, we have a new feature that allows users to contribute their own gpx and tcx tracks. These tracks will
be overlayed onto the Google map on our Maps pages and can be shared and downloaded by users.
We have added New Hampshire to our site! Over the years, we have made many pilgrimages to the beautiful and rugged White Mountains of New Hampshire.
We have finally compiled a trail map of
Mount Washington and the entire Presdential Range.
Mount Washington is one of our favorite vacation spots and we encourage anyone looking for a great hiking or backpacking adventure to
consider spending a week hiking in this scenic area.
We have also added another park located in the White Mountains - the
Great Glen Trails,
a family oriented outdoor adventure center.
Closer to home, we have posted new maps for
Cold Harbor Battlefield Park in Mechanicsville,
Preddy Creek Trails, north of Charlottesville, and
White Rock Falls, along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
In addition, both the
Great Falls National Park and
Great Falls Tavern maps
have been revised to include all hiking trails in each of these parks.
Also, our
Pocahontas State Park has been updated to reflect some changes to the network of gravel paths.
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.
We have had a number of questions about the line styles and color coding on our maps. Here is a guide explaining
each of the trail types that appear on our maps. We hope that our maps will aid you in selecting trails that are
right for you.
For more of a technical challenge, look for trails with lots of intermediate singletrack (blue) such as
Schaeffer Farms,
Poor Farm Park, and
Observatory Hill
If you are an expert mountain biker and are interested in riding in extremely technical terrain, then look for the red trails (advanced singletrack), for example,
Gambrill and
Elizabeth Furnace.
Whatever your preference and skill level, get out and enjoy those trails!.
The Virginia Tidewater area is becoming a popular mountain biking destination due to the efforts of
The Eastern Virginia Mountain Bike Association (EVMA) volunteers. EVMA has been gradually increasing the mileage of off-road trails in the area,
including the trails at
Freedom Park. Over the past couple of years, volunteers from EVMA
have been adding to the singletrack mileage and constructing lots of fun, challenging freestyle obstacles to the trail system there.
This is one of our favorite parks and we highly recommend a visit there.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Located along Route 33 in New Kent County,
Wahrani Park
features about 7 miles of singletrack trails that are enjoyed by hikers and mountain bikers alike.
Wahrani Park is surprisingly hilly for a park located in the Tidewater area. The trails make excellent use of the terrain,
with plenty of switchbacks, short steep uphills and fun descents. Also located in the park is a picnic area with a large picnic
shelter that can accomodate a large group.
You can
download GPS tracks of the singletrack trails at Wahrani or download
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.