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Spent some time charting out another section of the JMT today and instead I mapped the whole thing. If you have Google Earth, or you're inclined to install it, here's my kmz file: JMTa.kmz

It's a pretty careful and detailed walkthrough and I think most of it's correct. Went from memory and had to check maps a couple of times. It's basically a 3D low level fly over via high-res satellite images.

Anywho, have fun with it. Thought about trailtalk when I finished.

It's simple to set up, but the instructions about how to install it are at my blog: Download and Installation

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last edited: 12/24/06 12:00:41 AM
tekdude
11:58:25 PM
12/23/06

Cool - looking forward to checking it out. I have done a similar thing for various places I think I might camp along the trail, so I'll be interested to look at it. Gotta run right now, though...
BowlderMan
9:30:54 AM
12/24/06

Looks pretty good. Most of your placemarks in Yosemite match up with the ones from when I was there.
Dub
3:29:51 PM
12/24/06

FYI, when in the National Park system you can click on the content "Parks and recreation area" and it shows many of the trails, including the JMT in Yosemite
Dub
7:28:25 PM
12/24/06

Pretty cool, Tekdude.

Nice blog too.

I have Google Earth but I'm not very good with it. All I can ever look at are the overhead views.
StickmanWalking
8:22:44 PM
12/24/06

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