Despite all our best efforts to keep paint blazes in place and maintain the trail, nothing provides the peace of mind like a detailed map. And nothing compares to the capabilities of modern GPS receivers to answer that age-old question: Where am I?

We have collected, examined, evaluated and updated GPS survey data on Perry Lake Trail for the last ten years. Today's basic outdoor recreation GPS receiver offers capabilities superior to low-end survey grade equipment we used a decade ago for our first trail maps.

The files below are offered with the hope that they'll enhance your experience on the trail. Enjoy!

Raw GPS Data in Microsoft Excel format:             

Excel source data to allow power users to create their own GPS files. Feel free to edit and use as your own needs dictate. Have fun!

Garmin MapSource (.mps) Track Log file:             

This file was generated by appending multiple track log files, using Version 3.0x of MapSource Topo. This is a circa 2002-3 version of the application and should be compatible with most Garmin models. NOTE: Elevation data is missing from most of the track log file. Elevation at Perry ranges between 880' and 1080'.

Google Earth (.kml) Layer file with added details: 

This file also includes location of MILE MARKERS, MAJOR TRAILHEADS and SECONDARY ACCESS POINTS. To download, right click on the Download File link and select the Save Target As option. For some reason, the resulting Save As window tries to rename this as an .XML file. BE SURE TO RENAME this file with the proper .KML suffix. With Google Earth loaded on your machine, simply double-click on this .KML file to launch Google Earth and display trail data. Trail appears in Yellow. To display mile marker or access point locations, open the desired item using the arrows and tree view that appears to the left of the map window.

Lowrance MapCreate (.usr) file:                             

For use with the MapCreate software. This format is most likely to be used to transfer data to an MMC/SD card for use with Lowrance's iFinder models. Use the Open GPS Data File option within MapCreate to view this data, then upload to the GPS unit's data card.

Magellan Meridian/Sportrak/Explorist (.trk) file:     

For use with the Magellan MapSend Topo software and Magellan Meridian, SporTrak and Explorist models. May work with other Magellan models too. File was tested on SporTrak Map using MapSend Topo V4.2. If you encounter any problems using this on other models, please let us know. To download, right click on the Download File link and select the Save Target As option.

Microsoft Streets and Trips (.txt) file:                     

To use with Streets & Trips 2005, right click on the Download File link and select the Save Target As option. Make sure to save the file as a .TXT text file and keep track of where you save the file. From within Streets & Trips, select Import Data Wizard from the Data menu. In the data wizard be sure to select Tab Separated fields.