How to Generate GPX Files
Strava (Desktop)
GNSS Logger (Android)
Open GPX Tracker (Apple)
Strava (Desktop)
- Log into Strava
- Select an activity
- Open the activity's overview
- Scroll down to the map area and click the "GPX" button
- Your GPX file will be downloaded automatically and will be ready for use
GNSS Logger (Android)
- Download and open Open GNSS Logger.
Ensure Location, GNSS Location, Measurements, Fused Location, NetworkLocation settings are active.
- Open the "Log" Section and click "Start Log"
- Run your trail and when complete, click "Stop & Send". And choose a mode to download your GPX data - it should be a .txt file inside of a .zip folder.
- Extract the .zip file and click the button below to upload your .txt file to be turned into a .gpx file. into a .gpx file. Your .gpx file will automatically be downloaded to your device after processing.
Open GPX Tracker (Apple)
- Open the app, click "Start Tracking" and run your trail.
- When complete, click "Save" and give your .GPX file a name.
- Open your GPX files in the top left and select a file and click "Share".
- Choose a mode to download your GPX file.
Advanced Collection Methods
For more advanced GPX data collection, use dedicated GPS devices like the Garmin GPSMAP 67i.
These devices offer higher precision data and more consistent data for trail running. After running a trail, these devices allow for the easy exportation of GPX files which can be directly uploaded to TrailRunners.
In addition, LiDAR datasets from organisations like QSpatial, allow for more refined analysis of trails. You can use these LiDAR datasets in conjunction with your GPX files on TrailRunners, by finding LiDAR datasets that contain the location where your GPX data was collected from.
These devices offer higher precision data and more consistent data for trail running. After running a trail, these devices allow for the easy exportation of GPX files which can be directly uploaded to TrailRunners.
In addition, LiDAR datasets from organisations like QSpatial, allow for more refined analysis of trails. You can use these LiDAR datasets in conjunction with your GPX files on TrailRunners, by finding LiDAR datasets that contain the location where your GPX data was collected from.