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Map Data

Consult a variety of data sources on frequently traveled roads, surface type, and more to help zero in on the best route for your next trip, or look back at a ride.

  • Highlights, Points of Interest, and Waypoints

    We’ve introduced a new hierarchy for map elements to better distinguish their roles and improve clarity, especially as m...

  • Waypoints

    Use Waypoints to easily add, customize, and view stops along your route. Optimized for viewing in the mobile app and on ...

  • Highlights

    Check out our community-driven Highlights to source local information about your surroundings while planning a route or ...

  • Adding MTB Trails to OpenStreetMap

    Interested in contributing your local trail knowledge to OpenStreetMap? Read on to learn more about editing OpenStreetMa...

  • Troubleshooting Map Display Issues

    Are you seeing blank maps or confusing map errors? Read on to troubleshoot map display issues on our website. __________...

  • Map Layers

    Make better route planning decisions with our Map Layers. They can help you plan around current conditions on the ground...

  • Global Heatmaps

    Discover new-to-you routes and ride like a local anywhere with the Ride with GPS Heatmap. Highlighting aggregated ride d...

  • Personal Heatmap

    Have you ever wished you could see a map of all the roads, trails, and paths you’ve ridden over time? Your Personal Heat...

  • Points of Interest (POI)

    Add Points of Interest (POI) to your route map to make note of any locations nearby your route, but not necessarily alon...

  • Surface Types

    Use Surface Types to get an idea of what kind of terrain you'll encounter before setting off on your next adventure, so ...

  • Map Types

    Switch map types on routes and activities to take advantage of all the map options that we provide. Different maps provi...

  • The Elevation Profile on Web

    The Elevation Profile is a dynamic tool that helps you analyze climb and descent data, create segments to compare effort...

  • OSM Map Data

    If you see something incorrect as you’re planning or navigating a route -- perhaps a gravel road that you know and love ...

  • Grade, Elevation, and GPS Accuracy FAQ

    Read on to learn about climb data between routes, activities, and different recording platforms, and set expectations fo...