Join MappingNH
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Many ExploringNH events take place on New Hampshire Class VI roads.
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MappingNH is the most comprehensive NH Class VI road map available outside of the DOT site, and the only program that incorporates difficulty ratings and scouting reports.
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Instead of just posting a list of all the over 2,300 Class VI roads, we are using the latest mapping software to show the Class VI roads highlighted our state map. We color code these roads to show difficulty level based on user scouting reports. The scouting report contains details about the road, and may also contain pictures showing the entrance, scenic views, or obstacles you should be aware of.
By using gps systems to track the roads while you are out gives you the ability to save and download your track files for future use.
Access to Mapping NH is by application only and intended for those who are actively organizing and leading rides and who are willing to contribute to the system by making regular scouting reports.
Access Requirements
To obtain access to MappingNH, you must be a member of the ExploringNH Forum and meet the following requirements:
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Tread Lightly 101 Awareness course certificate
AND one of the following:
1) Supporting Membership (paid) with 30 days of account history AND Moderator approval
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2) Participation in Official ENH 101 Course (or similar) with instructor approval AND 30 days of account history
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3) 30 days of account history with a minimum of 25 quality posts
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If you would like to apply for membership, click below to complete the application. ​​​
​​​How does MappingNH work?
There are multiple sections of the website and features that MappingNH members have access to, that normal users do not.
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Our interactive map is based off of Google Maps API software and adapted for our needs, allowing MappingNH users to view legal Class VI roads town by town, or multiple towns at once. Maps are color coded to show trail difficulty: Red for “Hard,” Brown for “Moderate,” Green for “Stock-Friendly,” Black for “Closed,” and Purple for roads that have not been scouted yet (and therefore we don’t have any trail data for). This is the best tool for finding legal places to ride anywhere that you plan to visit in New Hampshire, since mass-produced atlases often contain errors (such as non-existant or closed roads, or omitting roads). Atlases and topo maps also do not show trail difficulty, and nothing is worse than getting a mile down a narrow trail and having to back out or find a way to turn around because of difficult obstacles ahead. These maps are drawn and maintained by people who enjoy legal offroading in New Hampshire, for people who enjoy legal offroading in New Hampshire. The maps can be printed off if you have a printer, and taken with you, or accessed anywhere with Internet access through your ExploringNH account.
The interactive maps can be a great tool to help you find legal places to go off roading, as well as plan routes for a trip in a town that you’ve never been to. The maps work best when also used with the Scouting Reports forum, which contains more information on each road.
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