Help

Browsing the map

Pan by dragging; zoom with the scroll wheel or pinch.
Click the search icon in the header to open map search. Enter an address, city, ZIP, or route name, or use Find My Location.
On the map page, use the All / Routes / Segments pills to filter what you see. Open Filters for distance, elevation, surface, and location options.
Click a path on the map to open its card in the sidebar.

Guidelines for adding paths

A few simple rules keep Gravelmap useful for everyone:

Keep paths focused. Shorter stretches of gravel are easier to verify and reuse. Long mega-rides are fine, but break them into manageable pieces when you can.
Add what you know. Only add roads and paths you’ve actually ridden (or can confidently confirm are open). A road on a map doesn’t always mean it’s accessible.
Follow the rules. Respect private property and No Trespassing signs.
Share your area. The map gets better when local riders contribute.

Adding your first path

Open the map and click Add path (top right on the map, or in the header menu).

Click the map where the path should begin.

Keep clicking to add points. The line follows nearby roads by default. Use Undo, click a point to delete it, or drag points to move them. Hold Ctrl or ⌘ while clicking to place a point without snapping to roads.

When the path is complete, click Save in the footer.

Enter a name and optional description. You can preview the elevation profile before saving.

Click Save. If you aren’t logged in yet, you’ll be prompted to sign in first. After saving, you’ll go to the path’s page.

Routes vs. segments

Gravelmap lists segments and routes. Segments are shorter stretches of unpaved road. Routes are longer and usually loop back near where they started.

When you draw a path, the site decides the type from its shape and length. Use the Routes and Segments pills on the map to show or hide each type.

You can also Import GPX/TCX from the Add path menu, or use Route Planner to stitch existing segments into a ride.