John l wrote:
Yes H I do have many rides saved on my Montana, especially from my recent trip out west. However I am still in the learning phase of how to get the files on the computer and to Google Earth so I can share with you guys. I also would like to edit some of the tracks somewhat before posting for others, because at least a few times I have found out later that I crossed private property (by accident) and I wouldn't want to steer anyone else to do so as well.
Yes Bull, Michaeux is a PA state forest. They require PA registration, license tag, and at least a liability insurance policy.
I believe they do restrict to 58" width but I know my Rzr-s is wider than that and Ive never been questioned over it. In a buggy, I just stay with the main trails. Its a variety of terrain and you can ride about 30-35 miles or more there in a buggy. The few side trails they have are fun too but they are slower, more rocky and better suited for 4x4 quads. They might have an out-of-state temporary registration? I'm not sure....
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/p ... 010202.pdfIn this area, RAC (2 hours from me) is still my favorite. The south side of Highway 61 has many miles of buggy trails. They still require the same PA registration, insurance, etc. and also a $125 annual membership, but its very worth it. The North side of 61 has LOTS of rocks. Treverton, in that same region, also had LOTS of rocks when I was there last.
Bull I know you are in NJ. Where are your favorite buggy-friendly spots?
Stone - I gotta get down there and try that!
I use
easygps to get data from my gps units, you can download and install this program its FREE
http://www.easygps.com/ connect the GPS to your computer turn it on follow these instructions
http://www.easygps.com/help/cmd-receive-from-gps.asp other tutorials
http://www.easygps.com/help/I like to save all my GPS data first in the
GPX format then just usually open the file in Google earth then save in their format.
You also can start up Google earth and on the menu at the top go to TOOLS then GPS to import stuff.
Important before you start all of this create a place on your computer for the GPS data so you can keep it all organized trust me in a few years you will be glad you did because it accumulates fast and becomes confusing trying to keep it all sorted out years down the road, also back up your data off the computer so when your computer crashes or dies you don't lose the info.
You start messing with GPS files sooner or later you will need these tools book mark it
http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/