Navigation
For the purposes of navigating the Log Driver’s Waltz, there are TWO route files you should have downloaded. It is advised that you have some practice using your navigation devices before heading out on the route especially if you haven’t navigated on trails and backcountry roads before. GPS navigation is a must. It would be very hard to follow the route exactly with just a paper map. However, carrying a paper map as a backup is not a bad idea.
The route can be updated or modified at any time so it's best to review the route in advance for your trip planning purposes, but download files these shortly before your ride so you have the most up-to-date route.
Navigating with a GPS Device
Scroll to the map above and click on "send to device" and follow the instructions. Use this map/file to navigate as Garmins and Wahoos do not handle large files well and will not show Points of Interest.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36762908
If downloading a .gpx file do not click on Reduce to 500 Points. This will result in poor navigation.
FREE Off-line Navigation on your phone
Use our account to download any of the routes in our collection and you will be able to use them off-line for FREE. This is usually only available to RWGPS Premium Account subscribers. This should also work when you access routes through this website. A free RWGPS account may be required.
Some GPS navigation devices, including the Garmin eTrex, have a track-point limit to the .gpx files they can store. For this reason breaking up the route file into smaller segments might be necessary.
Some major device issues can occur when trying to record one continuous ride during and ITT. Particularly with Wahoo devices. It is strongly recommended that you stop and save your ride occasionally and then use a program like this to combine them post ride if you want to upload one big ride to Strava.
Planning Your Ride
The map at the bottom of the page includes numerous Points Of Interest (POIs) and should be used for planning your trip - both before and during your ride.
This route file can be downloaded using the Ride with GPS mobile app (https://ridewithgps.com/help/mobile/). To download, click on the route link while using your mobile device and it should pop up in the app, then click download. All the Points of Interest including locations for food stores, hotels and camping areas will remain visible. Tap on a POI and the additional information will be displayed such as the opening hours for food outlets. Zoom in on a particular area of the route as some POI’s overlap and many of them are not visible when zoomed out.
NOTE: Offline navigation on a mobile device is only available to subscribers of Ride with GPS unless you use our account. When downloading the file for Offline navigation, it can take a long time. On the app, under the Offline Tab in your Library, you should see a NAVIGATE symbol.
NOTE: During COVID, operating hours of services listed on the Points of Interest might not be accurate.
If running the Ride with GPS mobile app as you ride you can enable Live Logging so friends and family can follow your journey in live time. This is available for Basic and Premium members. Note that cell service is poor or non-existent in some parts of the route.
2022 Detours and Updates
We have made a couple of tweaks to the route:
1. On the K & P Trail at kilometre 149 the route was blocked off by a land owner in 2021. The route now turns right at the closed gate/fence and follows Robertsville and Shiner roads around this section.
2. There is paving of the Veloroute des Draveurs scheduled for 2022 starting at Kazubazua (~km 479) and going toGracefield. There will be construction in that area, so be prepared to detour around it. We have made inquiries, but the timing is not certain. We will likely keep the route as it now stands to avoid the veloroute as much as possible in that section. Though we aren't in favour of the paving, it will be seen as a win by some and if it increases the number of people exploring by bike, we are all for it!
If you see something that will help others navigate the route please use the Contact Us Form
The route can be updated or modified at any time so it's best to review the route in advance for your trip planning purposes, but download files these shortly before your ride so you have the most up-to-date route.
Navigating with a GPS Device
Scroll to the map above and click on "send to device" and follow the instructions. Use this map/file to navigate as Garmins and Wahoos do not handle large files well and will not show Points of Interest.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36762908
If downloading a .gpx file do not click on Reduce to 500 Points. This will result in poor navigation.
FREE Off-line Navigation on your phone
Use our account to download any of the routes in our collection and you will be able to use them off-line for FREE. This is usually only available to RWGPS Premium Account subscribers. This should also work when you access routes through this website. A free RWGPS account may be required.
Some GPS navigation devices, including the Garmin eTrex, have a track-point limit to the .gpx files they can store. For this reason breaking up the route file into smaller segments might be necessary.
Some major device issues can occur when trying to record one continuous ride during and ITT. Particularly with Wahoo devices. It is strongly recommended that you stop and save your ride occasionally and then use a program like this to combine them post ride if you want to upload one big ride to Strava.
Planning Your Ride
The map at the bottom of the page includes numerous Points Of Interest (POIs) and should be used for planning your trip - both before and during your ride.
This route file can be downloaded using the Ride with GPS mobile app (https://ridewithgps.com/help/mobile/). To download, click on the route link while using your mobile device and it should pop up in the app, then click download. All the Points of Interest including locations for food stores, hotels and camping areas will remain visible. Tap on a POI and the additional information will be displayed such as the opening hours for food outlets. Zoom in on a particular area of the route as some POI’s overlap and many of them are not visible when zoomed out.
NOTE: Offline navigation on a mobile device is only available to subscribers of Ride with GPS unless you use our account. When downloading the file for Offline navigation, it can take a long time. On the app, under the Offline Tab in your Library, you should see a NAVIGATE symbol.
NOTE: During COVID, operating hours of services listed on the Points of Interest might not be accurate.
If running the Ride with GPS mobile app as you ride you can enable Live Logging so friends and family can follow your journey in live time. This is available for Basic and Premium members. Note that cell service is poor or non-existent in some parts of the route.
2022 Detours and Updates
We have made a couple of tweaks to the route:
1. On the K & P Trail at kilometre 149 the route was blocked off by a land owner in 2021. The route now turns right at the closed gate/fence and follows Robertsville and Shiner roads around this section.
2. There is paving of the Veloroute des Draveurs scheduled for 2022 starting at Kazubazua (~km 479) and going toGracefield. There will be construction in that area, so be prepared to detour around it. We have made inquiries, but the timing is not certain. We will likely keep the route as it now stands to avoid the veloroute as much as possible in that section. Though we aren't in favour of the paving, it will be seen as a win by some and if it increases the number of people exploring by bike, we are all for it!
If you see something that will help others navigate the route please use the Contact Us Form
If you enjoyed the Log Driver's Waltz or our other routes, please consider helping us cover the costs of developing and maintaining the route files and website. Thanks!
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