I love using Google Maps to plan a trip to a new trail. After I ride the trail, I like to share my experience because it helps me to gather my thoughts on what was special about the trail and whether it was as expected. I generally return to ride the trail again so my notes on Google Maps helps me remember where to park and how to prepare for the ride. Google maps also allows me to help others plan their trip. I do only off road trails so it is important to me that the trail is wide and in good shape. Pictures and videos are the best way to convey the condition of the trail. I want to know the type of bike that is best for the trail and if any of the trail is part of a road with cars. I like to ride trails that have multiple trailheads, many of these are not identified or rated on Google Maps. I would like to have help in identifying all the trailheads and rate them- do they have bathrooms, how much parking, and are there good signs to locate the trailhead. I ride the trail to enjoy the scenery, the wild life, and to get exercise. I want to know what kinds of things there are to see and I love to share my photos. In short Google Maps is an excellent way to store the information I have on the trips I have taken and good place to retrieve it later. I love sharing my pictures with whoever finds them useful, and I currently have more than 37million views of my photos. I am also trying to get better with using videos to convey trail conditions and trailhead descriptions. I am also exploring using My Map as a way to identify the trailheads on Google Maps, then it is easier to locate restaurants and other things to do around the trail using everything that is already on Google Maps. The following are examples of pictures or videos that I have taken on some of my favorite trails
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