Reply to "Google Earth does Elevation Profiles"

duanerussellMeasurer

MapMyRun.com has had the elevation profile capability from the beginning, along with the ability to edit the course, once saved.

The big caution about these is that the profiles are generated from topo maps, and normally don't reflect man-made elevation changes. For example, I mapped a course across a dam (the tops are pretty darn flat), yet the profile showed the original gulch topography. Similarly, if lots of ground has been moved (to lower or raise for leveling purposes), that may not be reflected, either.

These are good tools, but, just like GPS, are to be viewed with an open mind. In Justin's example, note the dips/spikes. These may be gulches that have been bridged or filled-in. Justin - are those dips/spikes actually in the course? Just curious.

9/9/106:55 AM

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