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UTM Zone (WGS84) 10T Easting 0635907 Northing 4478154The zone number (10) refers to one of the 60 vertical zones of the UTM projection. Each zone is 6 degrees wide. The zone letter (T) refers to one of the 20 horizontal UTM zones that span from 80 degrees south to 84 degrees north. The easting number (0635907) indicates in meters how far east or west a point is from the central meridian of the zone. Increasing easting coordinates on a topo map or on your GPS screen indicate that you are moving east; decreasing easting coordinates indicate that you are moving west. The northing number (4478154) shows in meters how far you are from the equator. Above and below the equator, increasing northing coordinates indicate that you are traveling north; decreasing northing coordinates indicate that you are traveling south.
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THE HIKE PROFILE
In addition to maps, each hike contains a concise but informative narrative of the hike from beginning to end. This descriptive text is enhanced with at-a-glance ratings and information, GPS-based trailhead coordinates, and accurate driving directions that lead you from a major road to the parking area most convenient to the trailhead.