Need GPS data for the FT.

**Great White** · 03-11-2010, 21:01

Originally Posted by lilricky

So what you want me to do, is to compile all this data on my computer on the trail? I just got back from hiking the FT last year, and am waiting for the weather to melt some snow to get back hiking the AT. So I'm going to use this time to help my fellow and future hikers on the FT. Is that ok Great White???

I am sorry, I don't understand why you are angry. I was just presenting a thought about whether it is better to gather the data on the trail or just use the state data and work at home without hiking the trail. I mean no offense.

**Mr. Magoo** · 03-11-2010, 21:22

Good counsel. I'm familiar with the data, as I made an entire KML file of it. I just never thought to filter it as you suggest.

Originally Posted by Great White

Don't forget the Florida Trails Database. http://www.floridatrailsnetwork.com/index.html

You can download trails data for the entire state, not just the Florida Trail. An on-line viewer can also be used to view the data.

If you download the existing trails data. You will find the actual Florida Trail segments by filtering the data on the DESCRIPT field for the following values:

FLORIDA NATIONAL AND SCENIC TRAIL
FLORIDA NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL
FLORIDA TRAIL
FLORIDA TRAIL CONNECTOR
FLORIDA TRAIL - HIGHWATER TRAIL
NATIONAL FLORIDA SCENIC TRAIL
THE FLORIDA TRAIL

The data has a lot in it, including motorized, loop and paddeling trails. I highly recommand it.

I don't have a lot of experience with Google Earth, but I know QGIS http://www.qgis.org/ can be used to examine or mine the data. Have fun!

**lilricky** · 03-11-2010, 22:08

Im sorry I got mad, but ever since I announced I wanted to do this, I've gotten private messages from people on how I was hurting the FTA by creating something for free where they were going to charge for it, and how I should spend my time on the trail instead of compiling all this data. Again, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to blow up at you friend, please accept my apologies.

**lilricky** · 03-12-2010, 09:35

Thanks to all of you that have sent me your waypoints along the FT. I just got done putting in the last of them, and am setting up my domain with a new webpage where I can distribute it more easily. But we still need to update and correct this centerline as time goes on. So when I get it on the page, hopefully in a day or so, please submit any errors or any additional waypoints that you think need to be on it.

**lilricky** · 03-12-2010, 21:08

Ok, here is the link to the .gpx file. Sorry I had to use Mediafile.com in order to host the file. My web host is having issues.

**Great White** · 03-13-2010, 22:30

Originally Posted by lilricky

Im sorry I got mad, but ever since I announced I wanted to do this, I've gotten private messages from people on how I was hurting the FTA by creating something for free where they were going to charge for it, and how I should spend my time on the trail instead of compiling all this data. Again, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to blow up at you friend, please accept my apologies.

I accept your apology. I am sorry that my post intersected with individuals "harassing" you to not perform this work. I was not aware of that fact. Those people need to understand that the data for a Florida Trail map already exists in the public domain from the state. If you are not going to share free data on the trail, someone else will for sure. If the FTA wants to sell maps for the trail, they need add value beyond what is available in the public domain.

With that said, I have not seen the FTA maps. If I were going to plan a section/thru hike of the trail, which I am unable to do at this time, I would consult their maps as well as other sources like your data.

Your data is good for the community and I think you for it.

**Great White** · 03-13-2010, 22:33

Your data is good for the community and I thank you for it.

**Mr. Magoo** · 03-14-2010, 10:20

+1. Keep up the good work.

Originally Posted by Great White

Your data is good for the community and I thank you for it.

**lilricky** · 03-19-2010, 11:50

Have an update, thanks to VanillaGorilla for sending me 50 new campsite waypoints!!
Here is the link to the updated gpx file:
http://www.mediafire.com/?romwmzkmzt0

**lilricky** · 03-22-2010, 10:17

In order to get the track number below 200, I created a gps map of the FT without the seperate loops. Hope it helps!

**lilricky** · 03-22-2010, 10:18

Oops... guess it would be helpful to give the link!

http://www.mediafire.com/?twzi3muykmz

**lilricky** · 04-02-2010, 19:15

Ok, I finally got my website together, You'll find both the full trail and the trail without the separate loops zipped up in separate zip files. I know the page looks kinda clunky, I'm not much of a web designer, but it gets the job done. Eventually I want to incorporate a page where someone can suggest waypoints via a form on the site. But for now I have my email on the page where they can send in waypoints and corrections. Here is the site: http://www.lilricky.com/FT/

**Mr. Magoo** · 04-03-2010, 11:06

Good on you, dude!

**lilricky** · 07-04-2010, 18:16

Added some more campsites and POI, thanks to VanillaGorilla and Funky_Cheese for the additions. Please keep the info coming!

http://www.lilricky.com/FT

**CosmicMiami** · 07-10-2010, 18:53

Just tried to click that link. I'm connected through the work network (government). ACCESS DENIED, "Pornography".

No kidding.

**lilricky** · 07-10-2010, 19:41

Yeah, it did used to be a pornography site, I reclaimed the domain,(used to have it years ago as a personal site) the people who were running the site let it expire. So I grabbed it again.

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