| Would love to map out trails with Google Trekker | Sunseeker7777 | 12/06/08 10:42 | Hi, I would love to help map the trails here in Tucson! (hiking meca of the country in my feeble opinion) I'm an avid trekker and run Tucson's Premier Hiking Club. I feel this is an excellent idea and would be honored to be a part of it |
| Re: Would love to map out trails with Google Trekker | barryhunter | 12/06/08 11:43 | I think a lot of people are wanting this too. The project is in early stages yet - they have one prototype rig. Dont think Google have got even running as a full service internally - using their own staff, let alone ready to open it for others to he |
| Re: Would love to map out trails with Google Trekker | Sunseeker7777 | 12/06/09 11:17 | Hey Barry Good advice and I'll be watching |
| Re: Would love to map out trails with Google Trekker | jsittig19 | 12/06/25 10:01 | Hey Barry, I am from louisiana and would be very interested in getting involved with this project too. I am a avid hiker and have been on many of the trails in this area. Please keep us updated. |
| Would love to map out trails with Google Trekker | alanudi | 12/06/25 12:39 | @all Hi guys you can use My Tracks to record your GPS trail, then overlay it on Google MapMaker, then trace it in :) I have mapped many trails for Google Maps using MapMaker, it's free and anyone can do it. If you have questions please check out the |
| Re: Would love to map out trails with Google Trekker | jsittig19 | 12/06/25 13:03 | Google MapMaker and the tracks has nothing to do with the new project going on that provides street level views of hiking trails. Thanks for the info, but Im not sure MapMaker will provide us with the results that we are seeking. See the article at t |
| Re: Would love to map out trails with Google Trekker | treebles | 12/06/25 13:45 | The initial reply by barryhunter still stands. There has not been any other announcements. Keep an eye on the official Google Maps/Earth blog, the most likely venue for announcements regarding the trekker. |
| Re: Would love to map out trails with Google Trekker | alanudi | 12/06/29 14:06 | oH! I gotcha, that certainly does look fun :) |
| Re: Would love to map out trails with Google Trekker | kcvinyldjs | 12/07/12 11:08 | I immediately thought the same thing once I saw the image in Wired's GadgetLab. This package could go where no car has gone before... back alleys in streets, urban centers, sidewalks in large parks, biking trails, playgrounds, hiking trails, rock c |