Download of Ghost FLUZ trails for GPS

[01sahara]

http://srd.alberta.ca/lands/usingpublicland/recreation/fluz/emappilot.aspx


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News release



May 6, 2009

Recreation trails mapped out electronically

Edmonton…A new electronic map will help Albertans find out exactly where they are while enjoying recreational activities in the Ghost Forest Land Use Zone (FLUZ).

The geo-referenced map of the Ghost FLUZ is a user-friendly orientation tool that can be used on some handheld global positioning systems. The map shows the user’s location in relation to the designated trail system and indicates the permitted recreational uses within the Ghost FLUZ. It is available for download at www.srd.alberta.ca.

“We encourage people to enjoy Alberta’s public lands,” said Minister of Sustainable Resource Development Ted Morton. “But at the same time, we need to educate Albertans about the trails they can and cannot use in order to protect sensitive areas and reduce conflict with other land uses.”

The Ghost FLUZ geo-referenced map provides:
•   an accurate depiction of trails and their permitted uses;
•   designated campgrounds;
•   areas where random camping is not permitted;
•   elevation contours;
•   highways and roads; and
•   lakes and streams.

This map is the first product of its kind developed by Sustainable Resource Development.

Currently, the map is available for use on Garmin GPS units.

The Ghost FLUZ mapping project is part of the Alberta government’s efforts to promote responsible recreation on public lands and another key element to implement the Ghost Waiparous Operational Access Management Plan. For more information about this project or to download the map, visit www.srd.alberta.ca.

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Backgrounder attached: Ghost FLUZ map

Media inquiries may be directed to:
Kathy Kiel
Public Affairs Officer
Sustainable Resource Development
780-427-8636
[email protected]   

To call toll-free within Alberta dial 310-0000.

[Dragonmaster]

Saweet!  Have been wanting a map of this area on my GPS for a while.

[LifesGrand]

Didn't realize this was already posted..
I removed my other post..

[JohnB]

Saweet!  Have been wanting a map of this area on my GPS for a while.

There have been maps out for years....

http://www.calgarycachers.net/trailmaps/maps.htm

The Ghost is not much use unless you drive a quad or bike though.

[dunl]

The Ghost is not much use unless you drive a quad or bike though.

Because.....trails are too narrow, or jeeps are not allowed?

[Spinalguy]

Because.....trails are too narrow, or jeeps are not allowed?

Trucks and bikes got taken for a ride...
60 kms for trucks (don't need a map for that :shakes head:)
12 kms for bikes.

Yes there are 100's of kms for quads and technically for bikes but any rider i know never rides TRUCK trails. :rolls eyes:
So dunl, the TRUCK trails are closed to trucks and jeeps. Bikes don't use them and quads are in Nirvana.

Bitter?
Nooooooooooo. :disgust:

[JohnB]

Because.....trails are too narrow, or jeeps are not allowed?

LOL....

Yes, the 50 foot wide logging roads are too narrow according to SRD......  I'm being serious here, because if you ask them the ONLY reason for the different classifications is trail width.......