Share information about app that allow GPS track logging or loading track files from the Adventure Riding NZ website to follow.
Share information about app that allow GPS track logging or loading track files from the Adventure Riding NZ website to follow.
Yep, used this for mountain biking, to track the trails and then upload for the NZOGPS mappers. You can’t route with OruxMaps (currently anyway) but you can locate yourself on the map, track your movements and I believe you can upload and view tracks (haven’t done that yet).
If you want to record tracks to share here on the website we have several members using the Android App NZ Topo Maps Free.
As noted in the post above, the NZ Maps app is now called New Zealand Topo Maps Free and is available through Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atlogis.nzmaps.free
I’ve been using the Pro version with preloaded LINZ Topo50 (1:50,000 scale) maps downloaded from my home Wi-Fi for offline use on my Android phone. The offline maps feature has come in handy plenty of times whilst exploring the gravel roads around Taranaki where there isn’t even a glimmer of a mobile signal. It should be noted that the GPS logging is solid but it doesn’t quite track altitude as precisely as the other GPS trackers that I’ve used.
So i was trying to find a way to use the garmin map files on google maps.
All google needs is to change the file format to a KMZ format and then import this into google maps. I am not sure how well it really works compared to the app as i have not yet downloaded or used NZ Topo Maps Free, but I thought ill put this here in case there is someone else who would want to use this.
How to import gpx into Google Maps –
http://www.urbanhikr.com/how-to-import-gpx-into-google-maps/
Convert the .gpx file to a .kmz file format so Google MAPS can read it –
http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/map_input?form=googleearth
Will look into this
‘@Eddieb -> maybe an option too
I am using OSMand Maps
It’s a offline GPS Navigation APP for Android and IOS
The good things are:
– its free
– world wide maps
– you easily could load any map and track files into it
– you could record your tracks (export i don’t tested yet but soon)
bad things
– you have to get used to it
– quite a lot to download and setup at the start
– no topographic maps (may in the pay version)
But for me works well and saved me a couple time the past years. By the way all map files from here working perfect with osmand
After some googling today it looks like the Strava app, which I believe is the go-to app for cyclists will record tracks and export them in the right format to send here into the website to share.
im using nz topo maps app. it has everything u need on the maps including contours, streams, building etc. and i can cache the maps offline so i only use gps and not data while riding. i havnt tried recording yet. but i installed a usb charger yesturday and will try recording today. if i cant share my trails ill try the other app.
I’ve just downloaded this for a play, it’s motorcycle specific and the developers have been adding new features regularly based on feedback from users.
https://www.drivemodedashboard.com/.
I think the maps is an in-app purchase extra though and recording GPX tracks in due in the next update.
‘@Eddieb you still recommend OSMand Maps? No need for a dedicated GPS right? I am happy with my iphone on my quad lock. Triple doesn’t vibe.