[pct-l] Downloading Halfmile Maps on Phone

[Dan C. aka Thumper]

Puddles,

Just to be clear, your are speaking of the "Map" files and not "GPS",  "Track" or "Waypoint" files.

Let me preface my comments by saying I'm an Andriod user but I believe what I'll tell you is generally applicable.  First off, the Map files are .pdf and large, typically over 15mb.  They reside on the Halfmile site as .zip files.  What I suggest is the following:

1.  Ensure your phone has a .pdf reader installed
2.  In your file management program create a folder(s) where you wish the maps to be installed
3.  On an Internet accessible computer/notebook, that you can hook your iPhone to via a USB connection, create a folder to download/open the .zip files.  Then open and save each .pdf file for the sections you desire. (http://www.pctmap.net/maps/)
4.  Copy the files from your computer/notebook to the iPhone folder created in step 2 above.
5.  Open a file and test.
6.  Go hiking.

Note: These maps are not geo-referenced, just plain old .pdf files.  They are independent of the Halfmile App. And if misitaken I'm sure someone will graciously correct.  No Bottlenecks! 

Thumper aka Dan C


Kathi pctlist at pctwalker.com wrote:
Hey All,
I often see mention here of downloading Halfmile's maps to iPhones, etc. 
I spent a bit of time last night trying to figure out how to do that and 
couldn't. I clicked a bunch of links on his site that I thought would, 
but they didn't or I don't know where they went. I have the app and 
couldn't see how to do it in the app. I've got an iPhone 6. Help please!
Thank you!
Kathi (aka Puddles)