maps
The following are custom map data in various formats for a few mountain bike trails in the Savannah area. Note that the Garmin formats are geo-referenced raster files only compatible with the Garmin Colorado, Oregon, and Dakota running recent software upgrades. See the formats section below for an explanation of the different formats.
I welcome any comments, corrections, or suggestions for additional areas to map; please email me with any contributions.
See SAVMTB for frequent notifications and scheduled group rides on these trails. Also, check out the Savannah Bicycle Campaign and the Coastal Georgia Greenway for local cycling news and events.
Tom Triplett Park Trails : Pooler, GA (REV G | 2009.11.06)
The main trail is about 7 miles and is fairly well-maintained by local riding groups. However, the full network contains 16+ miles of trails. Note that several sections of the trail tend to remain muddy for several days following significant precipitation. I would recommend not riding during such times to avoid trail damage, or perhaps stick to the west section of the park which has generally better drainage.
| COPYRIGHT 2009 GOOGLE, IMAGE USGS |
Skidaway Island Trails : Savannah, GA (REV A | 2009.11.09)
The main trail highlighted is about 4 miles one way. While the full trail network is not as extensive as TTP, it has the advantages that it dries much faster and the scenery is more interesting. The trail erosion noted is where the trail runs along the edge of a 12 foot cliff, into which the adjacent river is eroding. Some areas have been left with a half-width trail and some dangerous sandy off-cambers.
| COPYRIGHT 2009 GOOGLE, IMAGE USGS |
Map File Formats
Adobe PDF
Adobe Standard PDF showing trail overlay on satellite image. Recommended for printing. Requires Adobe Reader.
Google Earth
A geo-referenced PNG transparent image of the trails only, contained within a Google Earth KMZ file. Requires Google Earth.
Garmin
A geo-referenced JPG raster image of the trails and satellite image, contained within a Google Earth KMZ file, which is also compatible with certain Garmin devices. Requires any of the following devices and minimum software versions:- Oregon 300/400 (beta 3.22+)
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- Oregon 550/550t (beta 2.51+)
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- Colorado 300/400 (beta 3.02+)
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To install the KMZ file on your unit:- Download and install the latest beta software update from the Garmin website.
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- Connect the unit to your computer.
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- On the unit's internal memory, create the folder [root]\Garmin\CustomMaps\.
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- Download the Garmin-compatible KMZ file.
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- Copy the Garmin-compatible KMZ file into the new CustomMaps folder.
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If executed correctly, the image should appear on the Garmin unit similar to the figure shown below:
For more details on using custom raster maps, see the Garmin article here.
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