Maptech Appalachian Trail software

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#1

Has anyone ever used the Maptech Appalachian Trail software and if so how good is it?

Brakelight

#2

The Maptech package (South East only) is OK, but is a little cumbersome to use and it lacks some critical information with respect to road crossings and trail access.

I have started using the Delorme map s/w package. If you look hard the AT information is in there and its easier to figure out how to drive to where you are going and where the next trail head is located.

2K

2K Sherpa

#3

I bought the Maptech set. Its cool to look at and everything, 3D terrain effects and stuff, but is really impractical for planning a thru-hike. If you want maps just get the ATC paper set. Better yet, don’t even get maps. Just carry the profiles for the terraine you’ll be walking.

Rowboat

#4

I also have the Delorme package, but I am having trouble following the AT once out of Georgia. How did you find the trail crossings Sherpa? That is exactly what I am searching for, so my husband can find me…

oldkathy

#5

The profile maps from Maptech where a lot more accurate then the one on the regular maps sets. I hike with a guy who had printed out just the profiles and had then sent out in mail drops.

Darth Pacman

#6

oldkathy, the AT is hard to find on the Delorme package sometimes and you have to zoom in to the point where its difficult to make out some of the other features.

I’m sure I’m missing the nuance of your question, but trai crossings are where the roads and the trail intersects.

Back to the original question. I like the Maptech stuff too.

2K Sherpa

#7

I bought TOPO software for New Hampshire and discovered that it’s not current at all. The AT is shown before many many re-routes were done, and doesn’t have the detail that the AT maps has. I would not recommend it for planning a backpacking trip.

Peaks