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November 2, 2005

Google Maps Pedometer

I've been using the Gmaps Pedometer for quite some time. It was designed as an after-the-fact pedometer using the Google Maps API. Operation is simple--just select your starting point on the map and choose waypoints along your desired path. The site will compute the exact distance between each leg of your route as well as the total length in Metric or US units. The display even includes mile markers along the route. I've used it to setup running routes around my house, cycling routes and one or many-day hiking routes. Now you can even export to the GPX format once you've created a route so that you can use it again later without having to set it up each time. GPX export also gives you the ability to plan routes with the site and export them to your GPS unit. I suggest you stop hauling a GPS around with you on your hikes or runs to record distance and use the Gmaps Pedometer instead.

Posted by Beau Gunderson at November 2, 2005 8:41 AM

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