• Searches are limited to the area shown on the map when you do the search.
• Zoom out all the way to search the whole world.
• When you find your location, click on it and look at the detail page - the good stuff is there!
• You can pan and zoom to a general area of interest to run your search.
• When zoomed in, search for a partial name to see more general results, like "trail" or "campground".
• When zoomed in, click the "Top 10" button to see all the locations on the map, starting with the 10 most popular.
• If you're not familiar with the Google Maps interface, check out the Google Local Tour.

Example Searches

• Long's Peak
• Old Faithful
• Half Dome

The outdoor map lets you quickly find the best outdoor spots for your favorite activities including hiking, biking, climbing, running, backpacking, kayaking, rafting, and snowshoeing.