Appalachian Trail GIS and GPS Data
Please review the Appalachian Trail GIS and GPS Data Download Agreement before downloading Appalachian Trail GIS and GPS data. All ESRI shapefile data are in Decimal Degrees format, using the NAD1927 datum. The rest of the data are in Decimal Degrees format, using the WGS84 datum. Metadata describing projections and other information about the data is included with all files. Review more information about downloading this data. Report problems to gis@appalachiantrail.org. A.T. GIS centerline data
A.T. GIS shelter data
A.T. Parking Data
U.S. base data1:2 million scale general data for the eastern U.S.
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| Format | Data Download | Date |
| GPX (GPS Exchange Format) | AT_Shelters_GPX.zip (15 KB) | 5/21/09 |
| TrackMaker | AT_Shelters_GTM.zip (14 KB) | 5/21/09 |
| Google Earth KML | AT_Shelters_KML.zip (16 KB) | 5/21/09 |
| Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet | AT_Shelters_xls.zip (31 KB) | 5/21/09 |
| Text (tab-deliminated format) | AT_Shelters_txt.zip (15 KB) | 5/21/09 |
GPS A.T. Parking waypoint data
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Format |
Data Download |
Date |
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GPX (GPS Exchange Format) |
AT_Parking_GPX.zip (18 KB) |
5/21/09 |
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TrackMaker |
AT_Parking_GTM.zip (17 KB) |
5/21/09 |
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Google Earth KML |
AT_Parking_KML.zip (19 KB) |
5/21/09 |
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Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet |
AT_Parking_xls.zip (34 KB) |
5/21/09 |
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Text (tab-deliminated format) |
AT_Parking_text.zip (16 KB) |
5/21/09 |
Notes
Before downloading, please note:
- To decompress the Zipped files, you will need a decompression program, such as WinZip or PKZip. These and other shareware programs are available from download sites such as CNET.com
For GIS data:
- These data (as well as most GIS programs and viewers) were developed on PC Windows-based machines and may not be usable on other platforms.
- To view these files, you will need a GIS program such as ArcView, ArcInfo, or MapInfo. If you don't have a GIS program, you may download ArcExplorer, ESRI's FREE GIS data viewer.
For GPS data:
- To use these data, you will need (1) a GPS unit that has upload/download capabilities, and (2) a PC-to-GPS interface data cable so that you may transfer the data. Please check your GPS manual to see if your unit is capable of uploading/downloading data and to make sure you have the proper equipment.
- To transfer these data to a GPS unit, you will also need a GPS mapping program such as National Geographic's TOPO! or MapTech's Terrain Navigator.
- If you do not have a GPS mapping program, you may download one of the following FREE programs that work with most Garmin, Magellan, and Lowrance/Eagle GPS units: GPS TrackMaker, EasyGPS, or G7ToWin.
