GPS Data Downloads

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is pleased to provide TrailLink.com users with downloads of our quality map data for use on their GPS units or GPS-enabled devices! Since 2004, RTC has been mapping trails across the United States, and has made these maps available to users through TrailLink.com. This ground-breaking mapping initiative and the TrailLink.com web site are only made possible by the generosity of our members and supporters. We hope that you will consider supporting our on-going work through a tax-deductible donation.

What You Get

When you choose to download data for your GPS receiver or GPS-enabled device, you’ll receive a file that contains the trail line, as well as the various trail waypoints that are shown on the trail map. Data is currently provided in *.gpx format. Downloads are currently limited to 5 trails per day per registered user.

A GPX File? What’s That?

The *.gpx (GPS Exchange) format is a highly flexible file format that can be used by most GPS and GPS-enabled devices. It is not specific to any particular manufacturer and is not a proprietary format.

Once you download and save the *.gpx file to your computer, you may load the data onto your unit using the software provided by your unit’s manufacturer. You may also use a variety of software applications to convert the *.gpx file into other formats (such as *.kml and shapefile) for use with other programs and web applications such as Google Earth and Google Maps.

At this time RTC does not provide user support for any specific units. Users are responsible for understanding how to load data onto their specific GPS unit or GPS-enabled device.

Give Me the GPX File!

Please carefully read and agree to the terms and conditions below, then click the “Download Now” button. You will be directed to a download page where you can access the *.gpx file.

Terms & Conditions:

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has published the information contained in this site for informational purposes only. You may freely search, view, download and print the documents and information contained on this site for personal and non-commercial purposes only which is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind.

Disclaimer:

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and its employees make no warranty, express or implied, and assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the data contained in this site. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has attempted to verify the accuracy of the GIS and trail data for internal purposes, however, the GIS data or trail data contained in this site may contain possible inaccuracies or omissions and should in no way be used as a legal description.

Copyright:

The information contained in this site is the exclusive property of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and any respective copyright owners. The content, code, design and graphics of this site may not be published, posted, reproduced or redistributed by third-parties without the express written consent of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Please contact traillinksupport@railstotrails.org for more information.