gpx File Downloads
This page provides direct links to gpx files that I have
recorded while doing these various hikes. They are
provided here so that you can do a virtual hike if you wish
using Google Earth. Once a gpx file is downloaded onto
your computer, you can open your Google Earth software.
Once you are running Google Earth, you can open these gpx files
in Google Earth and Google Earth will show you the hike as only
Google Earth can. A good hike to start with is the West Cochise Stronghold Hike. It goes up into some
spectacular rock formations. Note that in Google Earth,
the latitude and longitude associated with the end of the
pointer allows you to get the GPS coordinates of any location
that you can see on the map. So, if you want to go to any
particular spot visible in Google Earth you can write down the
coordinates and use them as your target in your GPS
device. If the coordinates are not in a form with which
you are familiar there are free sites on the web where you can
convert one form of latitude and longitude to another
form. Have fun playing with these gpx files and your
Google Earth.