Elevation App?

Have you tried google earth for android. I have not just know it exists.

Never seen anything like that in Google Play Store. Personally I just dont see a need either? Maybe Im missing something.

Look for Google Earth in the app store.
Once loaded go to settings and fix it how you want.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.earth&hl=en

I use it on iPad and it shows elevation.
You must be online to use it though.

CORRECTION

It only indicates how high off the road you are viewing from.
Tip off was when it told me my elevation was 28 miles, useless really.

Although elevation is a factor, grade is the more important number if you are concerned about climbs. A lower elevation pass may have a steeper grade (and harder climb) than a higher pass.

I'm not sure if the android app will do it but regular PC based Google Earth will show you the elevation of a route.

Just right click on the route and it will offer an elevation profile. I wouldn't trust it for survey purposes but good enough to get an idea of the graedes and elevation.

Sounds to me like the original poster is really more interested in Grade information than actual elevation information ( and there are a lot of elevation apps available ). I like AllStays Camp & RV app which has a huge amount of selectable filters and choices available. The map readily shows highway grades on the map routes .... which I believe rely on Google Maps for the basis. It takes some practice to learn to use all the filtering available, but sure is worth it for one all in one app for RVing needs.

BB_TX wrote:
Although elevation is a factor, grade is the more important number if you are concerned about climbs. A lower elevation pass may have a steeper grade (and harder climb) than a higher pass.

Op back, yes, that's a good point, its not the starting and ending elevation that's important its the grade.

So the App I'm looking for should show grade or a chart of elevation changes.

thanks

Ron W.

Only thing I'm aware of that's similar (but it's not an app and only installable on a Windows computer) is the Mountain Directory ebooks.

you can put an ebook reader on any android device
i can read pdf epub kindle and other formats on my tablet and phone

so the mountain ebook could be loaded onto the sd memory card and used on almost any android phone or tablet

MrWizard wrote:
you can put an ebook reader on any android device
i can read pdf epub kindle and other formats on my tablet and phone

so the mountain ebook could be loaded onto the sd memory card and used on almost any android phone or tablet

That's what I thought as well but the website says it comes as an exe and will only install on a Windows machine. It specifically states it won't work on tablets and phones.

I wonder if one could install the ebook on a Windows machine and then find and copy the actual ebook to a phone or tablet and use with an ebook reader.