Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
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Why?
Why?
To help visitors navigate. The area around Salome is large, with a multitude of trails, primitive roads, and other features. The area gets a lot of visitors and the maps available here will help find not only the way there, but the way back too.
What equipment should I be using?
What equipment should I be using?
You will want to use a purpose designed off road vehicle. Side by Side, ATV, or capable 4X4. The roads are primitive with very little maintenance and in many areas are NOT useable by an ordinary passenger vehicle. Leave the Tesla at home.
What will I find?
What will I find?
The area has many mines, scenic views, geologic formations, historical sites, primitive camping areas, and challenging trails. Take look at some of the pictures on the map.
Many roads are heavily rutted from rains, strewn with large rocks, slippery with gravel surfaces on steep inclines making travel challenging. Wild animals inhabit the area, plenty of Coyote, Donkey, Sheep, and other more aggressive animals.
If you're out after dark, you'll see stars. Plenty of stars.
What should I bring along?
What should I bring along?
Because this is a primitive area, you will be miles from civilization. bring along everything you may need for the day trip, plus more in case you get stuck out:
Water/Drinks - Bring twice what you think you will need
First Aid kit - Get a large one, help can be a long way off
Extra food - Energy bars or similar. It's not unheard of to be out overnight with a broken vehicle and without cell service.
Appropriate clothing - temperatures can range from below freezing to over 110 F. Daily swings can (and usually are) larger than 50 degrees.
Dust mask or other breathing protection - The dust can be very heavy and none of it is going to be good for you. This is volcanic dust which is very tiny sharp particles.
How do I use these files?
How do I use these files?
The files work with Google Earth, a free application from Google. They also load directly into other mapping applications and location tracking devices (Garmin, Humminbird, etc). I personally use Avensa maps, but there are many others. You'll need to consult your documentation to find out how to load the files . note - These are NOT GPX files. If your documentation says GPX files, these can be converted. E-mail for details.
Search in the app store for "Google Earth". The Android version app doesn't have nearly the features of the PC version and doesn't allow much for editing, adding features, or other things.
The PC version is available through Google also, search for "Google Earth" - then download and install.
Once the software is downloaded and installed, download the data files. To start using the files on the PC, double click on the downloaded file and it will be opened in Google Earth.
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