Garmin Trailhead Series f/Appalachian Trail - microSD™/SD™
Garmin Trailhead Series f/Appalachian Trail - microSD™/SD™ — Product description
Unlock the Appalachian Trail's Secrets with Precision Topographic Mapping
Imagine stepping onto the iconic Appalachian Trail, where every ridge, valley, and stream unfolds in stunning detail right on your Garmin device. This specialized mapping solution delivers 24K topographic precision—matching the granularity of traditional USGS quadrangle maps—but with the power of digital navigation. From the misty peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains to the rugged terrain of New Hampshire's White Mountains, these maps empower thru-hikers, section adventurers, and day trekkers to navigate confidently over the trail's 2,000+ miles.
What sets this apart? A fully routable trail network traces the entire AT from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Katahdin in Maine, complete with auxiliary road data for shuttles and resupplies. Terrain contours at 20-foot intervals reveal elevation changes, helping you anticipate steep ascents or gentle rolls. Summits crowned with prominence data, shaded relief for 3D-like visualization, and comprehensive hydro features—from roaring rivers to hidden wetlands—turn potential hazards into planned highlights.
Key Mapping Features Tailored for Trailblazers
- Ultra-Detailed Topography: Comparable to 1:24,000 scale maps, including topo lines, spot elevations, and contour shading to gauge trail difficulty before you lace up.
- Park and Land Boundaries: Clearly marked national forests, state parks, wildlife refuges, and recreation areas—essential for Leave No Trace principles and permit planning.
- Rich Hydrography: Coastlines where the trail nears the Atlantic, intricate lake shores, riverbanks, and even seasonal streams that can swell after rain.
- Searchable Points of Interest: Campgrounds like those at McAfee Knob, scenic overlooks with panoramic views, picnic spots, and nearby outfitters or hostels for that perfect zero day.
- Advanced Terrain Visualization: On supported devices, enjoy DEM shaded relief and 3D shading to mentally rehearse tricky sections like the Mahoosuc Notch.
- Land Management Layers: BLM township/range/section grids and USGS quad indexing for precise location logging or backcountry claims.
Seamless Integration with Your Garmin Gear
Designed for chart plotters and handheld GPS units that accept microSD or SD cards, this mapping slips effortlessly into devices like GPSMAP series or Montana handhelds. No fumbling with paper maps in the wind or rain—just load the card, power on, and let GPS lock guide your way. Basic road coverage provides context for approach trails, parking, or emergency detours, blending off-grid purity with real-world connectivity.
Pro tip: Pair with your device's altimeter and compass for hybrid navigation. In foggy Maine mornings or dense Smoky laurel hells, these layers combine with live GPS to keep you on the white blazes.
Elevate Your AT Adventure: Real-World Applications
For thru-hikers chasing the calendar, plot resupply points at trail angels' spots or GA/VA hostels. Section hikers can zoom into hotspots like the Grayson Highlands wild ponies or Shenandoah's Skyline Drive. Campers benefit from boundary layers to scout dispersed sites legally. Even ultrarunners training for the AT's brutal climbs use the elevation profiles to simulate efforts.
"These maps turned a soggy Virginia section into a breeze—found a dry campsite just as dusk hit, thanks to the stream details."
—Trail veteran, AT class of '22
Care and Coverage Notes
Backed by a limited one-year warranty, this mapping investment stands up to the trail's rigors. For any concerns, reach out directly to Garmin support. Note: This item is non-returnable at point of purchase to maintain its specialized, sealed-card integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What devices are compatible with these Appalachian Trail maps?
These maps work with Garmin chart plotters and handheld GPS devices that support microSD or SD cards, such as select GPSMAP and Montana series models.
Does this include the entire Appalachian Trail?
Yes, it covers the full Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine with a fully routable path, plus surrounding topo details.
Are there points of interest like shelters on the maps?
Absolutely—searchable POIs include trail shelters, campgrounds, scenic overlooks, picnic areas, and nearby businesses.
Can I see elevation and terrain shading?
On compatible devices, enjoy 3D terrain shading, digital elevation models (DEM), and contour lines for visualizing climbs and descents.
What makes these maps better than free apps?
These offer offline, high-resolution 24K topo detail with routable trails—far superior for remote areas without cell service, matching USGS quad accuracy.
Is road data included?
Basic road coverage is provided as a reference for access points, shuttles, and town approaches, alongside the primary trail focus.
How detailed are the water features?
Expect comprehensive hydrography: perennial/seasonal streams, wetlands, lake/river shorelines, and coastal edges where relevant.
Prepare for your next hiking or camping adventure with highly detailed 24K topographic maps for the Appalachian Trail. These maps feature terrain contours, topo elevations, summits, parks, coastlines, rivers, lakes, geographic points as well as a fully routable trail.
Garmin 010C105800 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: Appalachian Trail
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C105800 Features & Benefits
- Provides Highly Detailed Digital Topographic Maps For The Appalachian Trail, Comparable To 1:24,000 Scale USGS Maps
- Contains A Fully Routable Trail From Beginning To End, Plus Basic Road Coverage Available As A Reference
- Provides National, State And Local Parks, Forests, Recreational And Wildlife Area Boundaries
- Contains Detailed Hydrographic Features, Along Coastlines, Lake And River Shorelines, Wetlands And Perennial And Seasonal Streams
- Provides Searchable Points Of Interest, Such As Geographic Place Names, Campgrounds, Scenic Lookouts And Picnic Sites And Businesses
- Displays 3-D Terrain Shading And Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Shaded Relief On Compatible Devices To Help Estimate Terrain Difficulty
- Features Bureau Of Land Management Township, Range And Section Information And USGS Quad Locations
- Limited One Year Consumer Warranty
Garmin 010C105800 Warranties
Trailhead Series for Appalachian Trail - microSD™/SD™
Prepare for your next hiking or camping adventure with highly detailed 24K topographic maps for the Appalachian Trail. These maps feature terrain contours, topo elevations, summits, parks, coastlines, rivers, lakes, geographic points as well as a fully routable trail.
Features:
- Provides highly detailed digital topographic maps for the Appalachian Trail, comparable to 1:24,000 scale USGS maps.
- Contains a fully routable trail from beginning to end, plus basic road coverage available as a reference.
- Includes national, state and local parks, forests, recreational and wildlife area boundaries.
- Contains detailed hydrographic features, including coastlines, lake and river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams.
- Includes searchable points of interest, such as geographic place names, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites, businesses and more.
- Displays 3-D terrain shading and digital elevation model (DEM) shaded relief on compatible devices to help estimate terrain difficulty.
- Features Bureau of Land Management township, range and section information and USGS quad locations.
"Trailhead SeriesAppalachian TrailmicroSDtmSDtm cardPrepare for your next hiking or camping adventure with highly detailed 24K topographic maps for the Appalachian Trail. These maps feature terrain contours topo elevations summits parks coastlines rivers lakes geographic points as well as a fully routable trail.FEATURES Provides highly detailed digital topographic maps for the Appalachian Trail comparable to 124000 scale USGS maps. Contains a fully routable trail from beginning to end plus basic road coverage available as a reference. Includes national state and local parks forests recreational and wildlife area boundaries. Contains detailed hydrographic features including coastlines lake and river shorelines wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams. Includes searchable points of interest such as geographic place names campgrounds scenic lookouts and picnic sites businesses and more. Displays 3D terrain shading and digital elevation model DEM shaded relief on compatible devices to help estimate terrain difficulty. Features Bureau of Land Management township range and section information and USGS quad locations."
SKU: NVN-41549
MPN: 010-C1058-00
UPC: 753759976941
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin Trailhead Series f/Appalachian Trail - microSD™/SD™ |
| SKU / MFR# | 41549 |
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