OpenStreetMap proven to be a highly accurate map in top US cities

Re:OpenStreetMap proven to be a highly accurate map in top U... by s0rce on Tuesday February 09, 2021 @07:18PM (#26084342)

I'm often hesitant about mapping the unofficial trails, particularly the ones you aren't supposed to use. There are many around the SF bay area, some are simply non-maintained non-system trails, while others are illegal mtb paths off the allowed trail network. Some of them are so well traveled in areas with minimal erosion that they are almost as good as maintained trails, although often less well graded.

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Re:OpenStreetMap proven to be a highly accurate map in top U... by ghaff on Tuesday February 09, 2021 @07:45PM (#26084530)

Yeah, these are basically ATV trails near my property which are probably mostly not supposed to be there. Certainly on private land although conservation land as well. I've been appreciative for them during current times and I've even been appreciative that the ATVers tend to come in and clear fallen trees and the like. But that doesn't mean I feel comfortable plotting tracks on OSM--especially those parts of the tracks on private land and especially those parts where ATVs have ripped up the terrain in said private land.

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Re:OpenStreetMap proven to be a highly accurate map in top U... by ClumsyPilot on Wednesday February 10, 2021 @05:47AM (#26087624)

In thr Uk, I believ, paths 'legalise' themselves - once a path is established, if used continously it will become a public right of way.

Then you cant close it or obstruct it even if you are the land owner

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