#asknostr
Is all trails still decent for finding hiking areas ooor is there something better?
Discussion
It’s decent. Need to get it on nostr
Lmao I was debating adding "nb4 this needs to be on nostr"
Paper recreation maps available for your area?
I've been loading up on physical waterproof maps.
I buy them when I see them, but I'm taking a work trip to Oklahoma (and dont have maps) and was just trying to find some quick hikes. I think I'll be close to the Black Mesa State Park, so I was gonna probably head that direction.
Since you already know about all trails... Check Avenza and openstreetmaps for the area too. Both have hiking trails and both offer offline download of maps.
Offline access is at least a middle ground between paper and needs the internet. Now it is down to battery life and not breaking your phone.
A good map and a compass are safety devices and should be taken seriously, especially in unknown terrain when traveling. Most of us, myself included, don't take our time in the woods seriously enough until something bad happens. Slow learner, I've had hypothermia while lost twice.
I will be bringing a compass with me, If I can find a physical map on the way, that'll be a bonus. I like to keep my navigation skills as sharp as I can.
I do have a avenza.
Check google maps and turn on the terrain layer to check topography, and elevation.
Look for marked parks, recreation areas, and water features
Were do you want to go? You live in a place that has nearly every climate on the planet with trails to some great mountains, high lakes, even lava flows and dormant valcanos.
I'm going to be in Oklahoma Over the weekend.
Well damn. The people I've met from Oklahoma are either straight up red necks or some of the coolest Indians.
Organic maps is a good OSM alternative I've been using. I've had no issues with it while on park trails.
i like topo usa on android, cause it has osm maps outdoors i use to find all kinds of good stuff (4x4, hiking). for desktop, i like viking
github.com/viking-gps/viking
Buy a physical map, really loving my DeLorme: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/575993/
I do when I can. Maybe there'll be one in the area I can swoop.
I use both the onX hunting and off-road apps. They each have strengths and weaknesses. The off-road app is good for showing roads on public lands such as national forests. The hunting app is good for showing foot trails and private land boundaries. Don't want to get arrested for trespassing :-)