GPX TRAIL RESOURCES

INTERACTIVE TRAIL RESOURCE GUIDE
- GPX FILES -

GCTC has gathered our favorite trail GPX files and put them on this page
for you to download into your phone. If you haven't tried them yet,
interactive trail maps are a great way to know exactly where you are on or near the trail. Just be sure to download them when you have cell service or the Internet.
You'll only need satellite to follow the tracks, cell service isn't needed.

What you need:
SMART PHONE and a GPS APP

These maps work great on an iPhone or Android. Here are the GPS apps we use, but there are others you might like better. Just make sure they can use GPX format files. Download the apps from the Apple App Store or Google Play:

Gaia GPS
OX Hunt
AllTrails
Avenza

How to open GPX Files on your iPhone video

What you will find on this site
GPX FILES with TRAIL RATINGS and MILEAGE
Listed alphabetically by riding area and trailhead, this guide includes a description, technical rating and GPX data.
By clicking on a trail folder, inside will be a downloadable GPX file with a GPS trailhead waypoint and the GPS trail track.
Also inside the GPX file will be more information, such as elevation, rig parking, date uploaded, if water is available, and other comments.
If you have files YOU would like to add, please send them to info@GoldCountryTrailsCouncil.org

TRAIL RATING SYSTEM

The technical rating is a combination of your riding skill level with your horse's trail experience. These ratings come from our members and are subjective and personal. We can't be responsible for your experience, so with safety in mind, use caution when riding any unfamiliar trail. If you are uncomfortable riding any segment, get off and walk.

EASIEST Most beginning riders with experienced horses, and intermediate riders on novice trail horses will be able to ride the majority of these relatively flat, wide, and shorter easy trails.

MORE DIFFICULT For an intermediate rider on a more experienced trail horse, this trail will have elevation changes, longer loops, narrower track. May have some creek crossings or other obstacles. Most riders can enjoy these trails.

MOST DIFFICULT This is for our experienced riders on experienced trail horses. It may include wide elevation changes, drop offs, steep trails, deep water crossings, unknown obstacles. These trails will be challenging, but rewarding.

DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND - Expert riders on very experienced horses. It may include going off trail, steep drop offs, jumps over logs, picking through downed trees, deep water crossings.