Adventure Tree. Additionally the data values have been rounded slightly. For more information see the update description at the bottom of this page. In the end, after a lot of work, I generated track and shelter data for the entire AT that I think is pretty useful so I'm sharing it with whomever is interested. If you're interested in how these data got generated then see the Data Genesis section at the bottom of the page.
Most, I'm sure, will simply want the data so they're directly below. Please note this important information: These data were obtained from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy website and are a translated and modified representation of the AT Conservancy data. There are limitations on the use of these data as specified by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, including but not limited to "These data are not considered an official source of information for navigation" and there is "no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data".
Please see the AT Conservancy's download agreement concerning these data. Since I have not improved these data in any way except to translate them to the WGS84 reference datum, with the inevitable loss in positional accuracy that results from any translation process, I make no representation beyond the AT Conservancy's statement for the usefulness of these data.
Also note that the original data were posted in and some parts of the trail and some shelters may be different today. Data Description There are 39 tracks that run consecutively from Georgia to Maine.
Washington in New Hampshire. Most full-resolution tracks have approximately 10, points and some have fewer, to a minimum of about 2, points. The total number of points for the entire AT is about , The total number of points for the entire AT is about 46, A track this size loads into the Garmin MapSource program within a reasonable time. The buyer pays the same price as they would otherwise, and your purchase helps to support The Trek's ongoing goal to serve you quality backpacking advice and information.
Thanks for your support! To learn more, please visit the About This Site page. I love being outside and going on adventures! The first two links you provided do not work for me. Most hikers like to get a better feel for the terrain and locations of streams and other information before making a hike. Topographical maps are great for helping with this. With Google Earth, you can quickly get a better grasp of the terrain by simply tilting your view make sure the Terrain layer is turned on.
The 3D terrain is even much better in Google Earth since Google has added much higher resolution terrain this summer. But, you can get the best of both worlds by downloading a tool which will overlay USGS Topographical Maps into Google Earth for your current view Note, better quality topo maps are loaded as you zoom in closer. Another thing you can do, is turn on the Geographic Web layer which will highlight photos of the regions and even photos taken by trail hikers , and placemarks to interesting places along the way.
Read more about the PCT at Wikipedia. He has worked with 3D computer graphics and VR for many years and was very impressed with this exciting product. Frank completed a 5.
As a result, we are not accepting new comments or questions about Google Earth. Comments Hi Frank. If you do not have a google account, you can create one and then log-in afterward. Unable to automatically get your location. If you know your coordinates, you can manually enter them below. The majority of the trail is in the wilderness, although some portions traverse towns, roads and cross rivers.
Log in Nevermind. My Location. Latitude between and 90 degrees :.
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