[pct-l] Route Finding

[Phil Baily]

I use Topo and print maps for my hikes. You are right about the 
states, but I have only needed Ca and Or to date. The postings are 
indeed by users and I have found a few (not large) errors so beware. 
It is best to compare them with guidebook or other maps before 
leaving, and then be careful when going thru those areas. In one case 
(Section L) there were two traces in different colors in the 
downloaded product over a short distance. I don't know why they were 
there, but one was correct and one incorrect. Nevertheless, I find 
the posting and software very useful. I am not a GPS user (behind the 
times, I guess) and this eliminates the need for finding and 
purchasing lots of Forest Service, etc. maps.You can also use the 
different map levels to have a "close-up" of the trail as in the 
guidebook, and also have a view that shows what the surrounding 
terrain looks like and names the mountains that you see. HYOH.

Pieces



At 06:09 PM 1/3/08, Home wrote:
>Doesn't it extend all the way north?  It's not a company plot, just a
>posting by a user of the product.  In that sense it may be more current
>than a USFS plot.  Topo requires a different set of CDs for each state,
>and can get pricey, OTOH there are five layers of maps on the sets.
>
>
>On Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:04:38 -0800, g l <gailpl2003 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Jeff,
> > This looks interesting.  Is it only available for CA????
> >
> > Wheeew
> >
> > Home <jeffreyn at sonic.net> wrote: For those who use Topo software, a
> > datafile for the PCT is available for
> > download from the publisher's website.
> > http://www.trailsillustrated.com/topo/search.cfm
> >
>
>
>
>--
>Jeffrey "57" Zimmerman
>Sonoma County
>The Left Coast
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