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Sep
6
2007

Google Release Tool For Measuring Hiking Trail Distances

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LONDON, UK (Team Geared Up) - Google Maps have just added line distance. Could this be the start of the end for Gmaps Pedometer?

Google Write:

As many of you have discovered, the line tool in Google Maps is a great way to create maps of your bike routes and hiking trails. But something has been missing: After plotting out a hike in Yosemite, how do you know whether it’s going to be a 2-hour hike or a 2-day hike? You can’t tell how long the trail is!

To try it, go to maps.google.com MyMaps and draw with the line tool.

My only gripe is it appears to be stuck in miles, and no kilometres. Hello Google, Europe do exist too!

-Robin-

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