Paddle Planner Instructions and Map Q&A
The Alabama Scenic River Trail’s interactive map is a one-stop shop for all of Alabama’s water access points, ASRT outfitters, ASRT-designated campsites, and USGS water level gauges. One of the best features of our map is that you can explore both from home and out on the water. You can also geolocate yourself with the bullseye icon 
and know where you are while paddling new or old places. Feel free to use this resource on the go or copy and paste information into your notes as you plan your water adventures across the state.
Navigating the Map
On the Computer
You may want to deselect some categories on the left-hand side menu to see the state more clearly. Zoom in or out to the area you are interested in, and then use the left-hand side menu to click and select categories. Not sure what area you’re in? No problem! Use the geolocate feature to have the map show your location.
Moving around the map
Zooming in or out on the map
Use the + and – controls in the upper right corner of the map to zoom in and out on a desktop computer, or use your mouse scrolling button (if you have one) to do the same.
On the Phone
You’ll first want to use the little blue arrow on the right side of the map menu 
to better view the map on a mobile device. It will also help to deselect some of the fields on the menu to get a clearer view. You can always tap the little blue arrow on the left-hand side of your screen to bring the map menu back and select various categories you’d like the map to display. Not sure what area you’re in? No problem! Use the geolocate feature to have the map show your location.
Moving around the map
Touch and drag to do the same on a tablet or phone.
Zooming in or out on the map
Use two fingers to pinch-zoom in and out.
See Your Location
Use the bullseye control in the upper right corner of the map (next to the + & – symbols) to see your location on the map. This critical feature can keep you from getting lost while paddling. It can also help you find a water access point closest to you!
Note: This feature depends on mobile phone or tablet data and does not use GPS technology. If you don’t have cell phone coverage where you are, it will NOT work.
Closing & Opening the Map Menu
On the left-hand side of the map is a white box; this is the menu. The menu can be collapsed and expanded for easier viewing using the small blue arrow . This is where the map categories or layers can be selected or deselected to show or hide various items on the map.
Customizing Your View
A box containing a checkmark is next to each category in the left-hand map menu. To fix a cluttered view, click the box to the left of the category name and symbol to turn it on and off. Boxes with a checkmark will show their content on the map; boxes with no checkmark will clear the map of content you don’t want.
Map Legend & Symbols
The left-hand menu shows the words and symbols for the categories listed on the map. Clicking the symbol/icon on the map will expand into a list of all the information we have on the item located at that map point, whether it is a Trail Angel, ramp, ASRT campsite, or outfitter. If you no longer wish to see an item’s details select the X in the upper right-hand corner of the item’s description. If you see a small circled number, it refers to the number of overlapping items in that category represented by a single symbol. Zooming in on a symbol/icon with the circled number 3, for instance, will separate the items and allow you to view them at their locations.
Quick Q&As
With a map that zooms as far in (and out) as ours, it’s easy for place names to get in the way of the assets you are looking for. We’ve worked around this by making river names pop up when you hover over them and disappear when you move off. If you cannot see these when you hover your cursor over a river, please ensure that Water Territories has a checked box on the left-hand menu. Use the “Customizing your view” instruction above to declutter your view by turning off layers/categories of items you currently don’t want to see. They can easily be turned back on.
A box containing a checkmark is next to each category in the left-hand map menu. To fix a cluttered view, click the box to the left of the category name and symbol to turn it on and off. Boxes with a checkmark will show their content on the map; boxes with no checkmark will clear the map of content you don’t want.
Alabama Scenic River Trail keeps track of over 600 campsites, 500 access points, and 70+ Outfitters—not to mention USGS Gauges, Trail Angels, and our ongoing mile marker initiative. This can make for a confusing view, especially when exploring a wide area. Make things easy on yourself by turning off categories/layers you are not currently interested in seeing.
Symbols can be checked using the left-hand menu, where the words and symbols are listed next to each other. Clicking the icon on the map will expand into a list of all the information we have on the item located at that point, whether it is a Trail Angel, ramp, ASRT campsite, or outfitter. If you see a small circled number, it refers to the number of overlapping items in that category represented by a single symbol. This makes it easier to view a wider map area when zoomed out. Zooming in on a symbol with the circled number 3, for instance, will separate the three items and allow you to view them at their separate locations.
The symbol to the left of the category name list has an icon on the map representing that category of items. You can also learn the symbols by selecting and deselecting different categories/layers on the left-hand side menu. For instance, campsites are represented as tent symbols. The tent symbol is used whether the campsites are small primitive sites, floating platform camps, state parks or US Army Corps of Engineers parks, or full-service RV campgrounds.