# 4wd Trail Data

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Newtracs offers real-time updated 4wd trail reports, including automatically updated difficulty rating, recent traffic grouped by vehicle capability, date it was last driven, trail length, average driving time, and warnings including winch recommended, river crossings.

### View 4wd Trail Data

You can quickly view trail details right from the map:

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### Map View <img src="https://2269304551-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxrVB0w8xRlkVueMgn8Dp%2Fuploads%2FRsoDMA7iosZSfRDWjSaR%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a639f1da-d8a8-46bb-a09b-21b31d669524" alt="" data-size="line">

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### Tap on a trail

An info tab will appear at the bottom of the screen. See details such as:

* Trail name
* Difficulty rating&#x20;
* Last driven date - Recent traffic by vehicle type,  last visit date by a Newtracs user
* Warnings
* Trail distance ![](https://2269304551-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxrVB0w8xRlkVueMgn8Dp%2Fuploads%2F516cCGmK5PHjXlPevJ6u%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=26267c22-9ad6-494f-9099-2f28e328e31a)
* Driving time ![](https://2269304551-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxrVB0w8xRlkVueMgn8Dp%2Fuploads%2FTS0aqzUYlt5pPthXbugK%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=d9b1b4e9-baa8-4f5d-b881-6be7f785bfbf)
* Average speed ![](https://2269304551-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxrVB0w8xRlkVueMgn8Dp%2Fuploads%2FVTQszKu6ZUAGl3kvOqsB%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=359e7381-9447-4604-9418-14aee94cbcf7)
* Trail activity ![](https://2269304551-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxrVB0w8xRlkVueMgn8Dp%2Fuploads%2FPvb9aKr4dQCRRsXTh8Qa%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=434b6d86-5031-4176-9dcf-bb5f67d64989)

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Trail data is updated regularly from trip logs, so the more users log their trips, the more accurate the information becomes.
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&#x20;![](https://2269304551-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxrVB0w8xRlkVueMgn8Dp%2Fuploads%2Fz4oWNh3aZpmhIe4o94aK%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=870eff9c-28ac-4d49-8e1a-87375f193a74)Denotes Premium layers.
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### &#x20;Difficulty Ratings

* Trails are color-coded by difficulty:
  * Easy: Green
  * Medium: Blue
  * Difficult: Black
  * Very Difficult: Red
* Ratings are based on real user data and vehicle performance, aggreagted over all users who have driven that track.

### Find Trails Suited to Your Vehicle

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#### Tap Profile <img src="https://2269304551-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxrVB0w8xRlkVueMgn8Dp%2Fuploads%2Fk7EKUIYj41gv3kaLtAMH%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8e0a8cc8-2cb7-47c2-adc3-6f38796e517c" alt="" data-size="line">

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#### Vehicle Profile

Fill in your vehicle’s specs (drivetrain, suspension, tyres, etc.). The app will highlight trails that match your vehicle's capability.
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### Sharing a Trail

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#### Map View <img src="https://2269304551-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxrVB0w8xRlkVueMgn8Dp%2Fuploads%2FyyXncffnOWbAVg3yInNB%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=85a78480-2683-4e65-9a87-8d9e260aed69" alt="" data-size="line">

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#### Tap or Search a trail

A tab will appear at the bottom of the screen. Look for the **Share Button** <img src="https://2269304551-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxrVB0w8xRlkVueMgn8Dp%2Fuploads%2Fo3gbmEW0DJLVauffgdUZ%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0a214ae4-d035-4078-8c25-1661b402a585" alt="" data-size="line">&#x20;

You can send the trail link via SMS, email, or social media.

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### Refresh Trail Info

Trail ratings and other data should automatcially refresh every 24 hours. You can also manually trigger a refresh:

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#### Tap Profile <img src="https://2269304551-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FxrVB0w8xRlkVueMgn8Dp%2Fuploads%2Fgfvj8sfTWIVmQluOJtkV%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e220f816-37f2-4702-a7af-c9722724971d" alt="" data-size="line">

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#### App Settings&#x20;

Top right corner.
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#### Tap Trial Data Refresh

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Make sure you are connected to the internet to refresh Trail Data
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### Provide Feedback for a specific trail

Users can provide feedback on trails to help the community and keep information up to date. Feedback options include:

* Suggesting a trail name (for unnamed trails)
* Difficulty level (how challenging the trail is)
* Availability (open or closed)
* Trail rating&#x20;
* Current conditions (e.g., rocky, muddy, steep, sandy, overgrown)
* Comments (additional notes or observations)

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#### Map View

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#### Tap on the Trail

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#### Provide Feedback

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