Intro to Route Planning

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Intro to Route Planning

Calculating Travel Time

Sample Route Plan

Route plans serve two important purposes. One, they help you refine your itinerary and begin to visualize your upcoming trip. And even more importantly, they communicate your route to others so they can find you if you run into trouble. Leave one with someone you trust before you head out. A good route plan includes:

  • Estimated latitude/longitude or UTM coordinates of starting and ending points, plus any points of interest (like campsites)
  • Travel distance
  • Elevation gain and loss
  • Estimated travel time
  • Description of the route, including landmarks and ...

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