Dirt road jeep trail pack trails topo lines you name it the newest ones download the actual map.

Although it does change the nature of the experience having a GPS is really the only way to fly.

It doesn't make up for common sense and knowing where you are in the world but it sure makes dealing with unmarked junctions a whole lot easier.

Even if you don't have a know route to follow it is easy to pinpoint you location on a map by comparing topo lines or even the layout of a trail (the track you are creating as you go compared with the trail printed on a map) will help clue you into where you are.

Ah I see Dave got in before me 2nd on the Topofusion as for the whole outdoor experience GPS enables us to do big rides at a good pace to have to do all of the route finding for big ride you could loose hours.

That said there is nothing wrong with spending time lost in the outdoors as long as you find yourself along the way.

 

Cool - thanks you guys.  Speaking of getting lost, sherpaxc, couple other guys, and myself got "lost" in Arkansas last year when we ran off our map.  We weren't too worried though because we had plenty of food left and water in the area is plentiful.  It was actually some of the most fun of the trip.

OK, sounds like it is time to start considering a GPS. Did I actually just type that?

Cool thanks.

I went to barnes and noble today and look at the Delorme and Mapsco versions side-by-side.  I found the Mapsco to be a little easier to read/see from a dirt road standard.  The dirt roads on the Delorme were tiny and hard to see what did or didn't connect.

OK, can't believe I'm gonna ask this, cuz I'm pretty anti technology with my outdoor activities, but do some GPSs have some good functions/downloadable maps that include dirt roads? 

Cool, looks fun.

Formulating a plan for BB in about a month.

What is a good atlas/site/resource for dirt road maps?  USA and specifically TX.

I found this, but have only seen it on the web, haven't held it in my hand:  www.texasmapstore.com/Roads_of_Texas_atlas_map_p/stat096.htm