Paper maps and section cards are great for this. Then, during the ride, it is great to be able to have a discussion about what choices the day might have. People like looking at a map to see what the day's ride will be like and to aid in planning their options. Tiny screens and trying to zoom out do not work well. First, with a gps, it is hard to see the day's ride as a whole. But there are several reasons that people like paper ride maps. TAT Ride Maps: One can argue that with a gps you don't even need paper ride maps, and yes, that can be true. Here you will find everything from trail conditions to trail routes to rider feedback as well as attractions, stops and weather conditions.
This is an amazing resource to study and embrace what happens on the trail. Now riders can study and review the trail in great detail by clicking on the ride section links. Others love to study the route in fine detail before starting. Some prefer no study, just turn on the GPS and go and enjoy whatever the day has to offer. Understanding the Route: Attitudes about studying the route vary greatly among travelers. Several sections can be ridden in a day, depending on your desires. The sections vary in length from 66 miles to 161 miles. The 2014 New York Route added 11 new sections and the Los Angeles Route added 14 sections. Structure of the trail information: The original TAT is broken into 49 sections (from Cape Hatteras NC to Port Orford OR) At the end of each section is a gasoline station.
But If you want to do the Original Traditional TAT route you will need to stay on the Blue Route. In addition there are 129 optional Green Route choices designed for riders wanting easier more scenic routes or on larger adventure bikes and 51 Red Challenging Route options including several singletrack sections for Tough Guys wanting a real challenge. Unlike a gps alone, these give the rider a great perspective of how the ride will go.Ībout Route Choices: The Trail has a main route that is colored in Blue. These maps fit directly into your motorcycle tank bag or map pouch and highlight the rider choices as each ride section unfolds. "Big Picture Maps" are 11x17 maps designed to illustrate the overall trail and "TAT Section Cards" are 5x7 quick reference maps designed to be used along with your gps as you ride. New TAT rider maps have been developed for riders to use in conjunction with their gps units. These cards fit directly into your Garmin GPS and contain the entire trail with all options and 2016 updates. You can view the trail up close by clicking on the map and zooming in "If the route does not go Coast to Coast it is not really TransAmerica" But for sure, this is one of the great routes across America, and if at all possible, you should take all or part of the adventure. The trail has evolved over the years and it now includes many options depending on conditions and the motorcycle or vehicle you are traveling in. The route attempts to avoid pavement, but it travels into towns for gasoline stops and in the eastern and western states near the oceans, the route is mostly paved. It consists mostly of dirt roads, logging roads, fire roads, farm roads, unimproved roads, and back paved roads.
It is designed for Dual Sport and Adventure Bike motorcycles, but it also works well for 4x4 vehicles, such as Jeeps and SUV's. TransAmerica Trail Welcome Video (2 minutes)Ībout The Trans America Trail: The Trans America Trail (TAT) is a transcontinental, coast to coast route across the United States.
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