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Fining 4x4 trails

cyberfed

Completely new to Gaia, please have patience with me!

I purchased the premium plan. I want to use Gaia to find 4x4 trails. So far I am struggling with this. I have used multiple different overlays and sometimes I can see the trails but if I tap on it, it just highlights that spot and provides virtually zero information.

I noticed that if I use the "discover" button and filter by 4x4 it shows trails "nearby". However what if I wanted to see another section of the state (that I am currently not nearby) I can't figure out how to do this. When I use the 4x4 filter and pic a trail then it highlights the whole trail on the main map and gives you tons of details. Is there a way just to tap on the map and see if its a 4x4 trail? Tapping on the main map doesn't seem to highlight a trail and show you where it starts/stops.

Basically I want to be able to search another part of the state for 4x4 trails and have them all listed on the map.

Currently maps in use:

USFS Recreation Sites

MVUM (USFS)

USFS Roads and Trails

USFS 2016

NatGeo Trails Illustrated

 

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    Andrew Williams

    Hi everyone,

    Thanks for posting. I can definitely see how this would be a helpful feature and I too would find this to be useful when searching for 4x4 trails outside my area.

    While this currently isn't on the roadmap, I appreciate the feedback and wanted to let you know that we are listening.

    I also wanted to let you know that you might find the search on our website helpful, as you can search for hiking/4x4 outside of your vicinity.

    See this link for an example:

    https://www.gaiagps.com/hike/city/united-states/colorado/buena-vista/?activity=4x4

  • troytaff

    Following...

     

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  • billymenasco
    Edited

    I downloaded gpx files from “https://www.jeeptheusa.com/”.  Then on my MacBook I logged into the Gaia website and created folders. For example, jeeptheusa, then Colorado and then Buena Vista. I then uploaded the Buena Vista gpx files (4) and moved them into the Buena Vista folder under Colorado.

    Now when I open Gaia on my iPad I can browse all the trails nearby and plan my trips. What is nice they are color coded on the JeepTheUsa website to know what are roads vs trails.

    Billy Menasco

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  • cyberfed

    Well that’s pretty disappointing. This seems like basic functionality for a program. If I have to go to websites to do this I just need google maps then. I guess I won’t be renewing. Especially since you don’t even plan on implementing it. Hopefully this post helps future purchasers know this severe product limitation.

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