I use Maps.me on my iPhone. It’s totally free, and pretty good for backroad maps, but not always accurate or up to date. But you can download the maps for offline use, so it does the trick!
I also have the Backroads mapbook, which is excellent, but it’s a book so the GPS signal is a little weak :)
Gaia is also a popular phone app, but I haven’t figured out how to use it properly yet.
Beyond that, I’ll save you from my poor memory and recommend that you scroll through past forum posts. There’s a ton of recommendations, maps, etc. that others have posted, and they’re all more knowledgeable than me :-)
We also do group drives once in a while, so keep an eye on the forums for that, if you’re interested.
I’m good for any time! 7 is probably early enough though :) we’ll cruise into Parksville around 9 and have lots of time to see the sights before finding a camp spot. How does that work for everyone?
I use Maps.me on my iPhone. It’s totally free, and pretty good for backroad maps, but not always accurate or up to date. But you can download the maps for offline use, so it does the trick!
I also have the Backroads mapbook, which is excellent, but it’s a book so the GPS signal is a little weak :)
Gaia is also a popular phone app, but I haven’t figured out how to use it properly yet.
Welcome! The one everyone will probably recommend first is Hill 60. Here’s the entrance to that area:
https://goo.gl/maps/GeFaKYfzk7gFeSpE7
Beyond that, I’ll save you from my poor memory and recommend that you scroll through past forum posts. There’s a ton of recommendations, maps, etc. that others have posted, and they’re all more knowledgeable than me :-)
We also do group drives once in a while, so keep an eye on the forums for that, if you’re interested.
Cheers!
I’m free most weekday afternoons!
I’m good for any time! 7 is probably early enough though :) we’ll cruise into Parksville around 9 and have lots of time to see the sights before finding a camp spot. How does that work for everyone?
Yeah, earlier the better I think. Let’s get up there so we have time to do some exploring and find a good camp spot (hopefully on the beach)!