Can someone that has hiked the CT before or any other long distance trail tell me if they got much use out of their GPS or was it even worth the weight?
thanks!
milehighrock
GPS VS. maps - The Colorado Trail
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I did not have a GPS 5 years ago when I hiked the CT; it was wellmarked than and probably more so now.
LA
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MHR,
Are you thinking about ever hiking the CDT, or somewhere that either may be needed? If so then carry both the GPS and topo maps along to become proficient with, then send them home. The CT is well marked, just get the most recent data book and trail guide available. There have been a lot of small changes over the past two seasons. WB
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I’ve done the CT five times and I concur with the observations that the CT is well marked and generally easy to follow. Still, it’s nice to be able to see where you are, what’s ahead, how far it is to water, and lots of other things like that.
The most up to date reference currently available is the Mapbook. It weighs 14.4 ounces but can be trimmed down to about 9 by removing some tables and bicycle detour maps. 100% of the proceeds from the Mapbook are put back into the trail.
The Databook Ver 4 is fairly up to date. The big Guidebook has just been seriously revised and won’t be available until fall.
bearcreek