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How-To: Import Trail with GPS Data

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Overview

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Prerequisites

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  • Trailmarks.io account

  • GPX file from your GPS device or another application ::: ::: :::

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Step 1: Prepare GPX File

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  1. Ensure your GPX file is correctly formatted

  2. The file should contain track points with coordinates

  3. Maximum file size: 10 MB ::: :::

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Step 2: Start Import

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  1. Log in to Trailmarks.io

  2. Go to "My Trails"

  3. Click "Import Trail"

  4. Select "Upload GPX File" ::: :::

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Step 3: Upload File

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  1. Click "Choose File"

  2. Navigate to your GPX file

  3. Select the file

  4. Click "Upload" ::: :::

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Step 4: Import Settings

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  1. Name: Enter a name for the trail

  2. Description: Add a description

  3. Category: Choose the appropriate category

  4. Visibility: Set who can see the trail ::: :::

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Step 5: Preview and Confirmation

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  1. Review the route preview on the map

  2. Check the statistics (distance, elevation)

  3. Click "Confirm Import" ::: ::: ::: :::

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Tips and Tricks

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  • Reduce file size: Use GPS tools to reduce track points

  • Metadata: GPX files with metadata (name, description) are automatically adopted

  • Multiple tracks: GPX files with multiple tracks are imported as separate trails ::: ::: :::

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Troubleshooting

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Common Issues

::: paragraph "Invalid GPX file" * Check the GPX format * Ensure the file is not corrupted * Use a GPX validator :::

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Supported Formats

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  • GPX 1.1 (recommended)

  • GPX 1.0

  • TCX (Garmin Training Center)

  • KML (Google Earth) ::: ::: :::

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Additional Resources

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