Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:23 AM
Outdoor Enthusiasts - NYSDEC Expands Google Earth Offerings
Outdoor enthusiasts have a new tool to help plan the perfect trip to visit any of the 2,500 miles of
recreational trails throughout New York, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced
today. DEC's Mapping Gateway has been expanded with information that enables the public to use Google Earth and other mapping
tools to find trails and learn more about the state lands that surround them.
The Mapping Gateway now includes
information about 2,446 miles of recreational trails that DEC manages, including:
- Hiking Trails.
- Cross-Country
Ski Trails.
- Horse Trails.
- Trails open to motor vehicle use by people with "Motorized Access Program for
People With Disabilities" (MAPPWD) permits.
- Mountain Bike Trails.
- Snowmobile Trails.
In
addition to the trail information, visitors can click on the trail and find out the location, features and regional contact
information for the forest, wildlife management area, or other state land on which the trail is located. DEC advises the
public to check with the regional office covering the destination being visited to make sure trails and roads are open and
if any advisories are in effect.
Mapping Gateway: http://www.dec.ny.gov/pubs/212.html
Press
Release: http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/67351.html
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