| EXT | [0-999] | Freeway/highway exit GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field at center of road/freeway jct. |
| EXTE | [0-99] | Freeway/highway exit GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field at start of eastbound exit |
| EXTN | [0-99] | Freeway/highway exit GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field at start of northbound exit |
| EXTS | [0-99] | Freeway/highway exit GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field at start of southbound exit |
| EXTW | [0-99] | Freeway/highway exit GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field at start of westbound exit |
| JC | [0-9999] | Junction of trails GPS field mark | See "XJ" and "Road junction". |
| JCR | [0-999] | Junction of trail and road GPS field mark | A trail is NOT open to 4WD vehicles but might be open to ATV's. |
| OJC | [0-999] | Junction of an old trail GPS mark.See "XJ". | Old trail no longer used. Might look like XC routes. |
| OJR | [0-999] | Junction of an old road GPS field mark | Old road no longer used off of trail or road. |
| ONRP | [0-99] | Freeway on ramp/road jcn. GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field where on ramp leaves road |
| RJC | [0-999] | Road junction of roads GPS field mark | These are double tracks or paved.May need 4WD. |
| RRC | [0-999] | Railroad crossing GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field where road or trail crosses. |
| SC |
[0-9999] | Shortcut that "shouldn't exist" GPS field mark |
Waypoint marked in field |
| SPR | [0-999] | Short spur junction GPS mark.See "SPG". | Short spur to a viewpoint, short side trail, driveway, etc. |
| XJC | [0-999] | Cross-country trail junction GPS field mark | Not a "real" trail. Maybe game trail or obvious route used often. |
| CAN | [0-999] | Canal GPS field mark | Use for a flume, aqueduct, ditch - ruins or functioning. |
| FA | [0-9999] | Falls or cascade GPS field mark | Marked at top, bottom, or side |
| IS | [0-9999] | Intermittent stream GPS mark. See "Gully". | Dry streambed, seasonal flow, or very small stream. |
| LK | [0-9999] | Lake or reservoir GPS mark.See "Lake edge". | At outlet stream or at largest inlet or closest to trail. |
| LEG | [0-999] | Lake edge GPS field mark | Lake edge closest to trail when outlet not near trail. |
| POD | [0-999] | Pond GPS field mark | May be dry in late summer. See "Tarn". |
| RAP | [0-999] | Rapids GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field possibly at start of rapids. |
| ST | [0-9999] | Stream or river GPS field mark | Use "I", "IS" for very small streams. |
| SPG | [0-999] | Spring GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field. "SPR" is for Spur. |
| SJC | [0-999] | Stream junction with stream GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field |
| SWP | [0-999] | Swamp or muddy area GPS field mark | A muddy or damp area or marsh or swamp. |
| TAR | [0-999] | Tarn GPS field mark | Small mountain lake - fills a cirque / formed by glacier. |
| XIS | [0-999] | Intermittent stream GPS mark.See "Gully". | See "IS" if trail or road crosses stream. |
| XST | [0-999] | Stream point GPS mark - no trail intersection | Trail doesn't cross the stream. X-C route may cross. |
| CPG | [0-999] | Campground "entrance" GPS field mark | Mark at information board, fee station, etc. |
| CMP | [0-999] | Campsite GPS field mark | Location of a camp. Possible altitude in comment. |
| GCP | [0-999] | Group campsite or campground GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field at info. board, fee station, etc. |
| LUN | [0-999] | Lunch spot GPS field mark | Place where someone had lunch, good spot for lunch. |
| PKG | [0-999] | Parking area GPS field mark.See "Trailhead". | Not to close to trailhead location if possible. |
| PIC | [0-999] | Picnic area GPS field mark.See "Table". | Mark at information board or some table. |
| REC | [0-999] | Recreation area GPS field mark. | Mark at info. board, some table, fee station, etc. |
| RST | [0-999] | Roadside rest area GPS field mark | Exit number in comment.See "Parking" and "Turnout". |
| TO | [0-9999] | Turnout area of road for possible parking GPS mark | Probably small area - limited parking if legal to park |
| ALT | [0-999] | If location of AL seems to be marked - GPS mark | See "High point", "Peak", "Trail point", "Ridge". |
| BT | [0-9999] | Boat access, launch, ramp GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field on ramp at water line |
| BEN | [0-999] | Bench location GPS field mark | A bench to sit on. Might be made of rocks. See "Table". |
| BLG | [0-999] | Building(s) GPS field mark | Entrance kiosk, train station, restroom, etc. |
| BMK | [0-999] | Benchmark GPS field mark | Altitude in comment |
| BRG | [0-999] | Bridge GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field at center of bridge |
| BUS | [0-999] | Bus stop (stage, shuttle, etc.) GPS field mark | Transportation pickup point, not building.See "BLD". |
| CBN | [0-999] | Cabin GPS field mark | May only be a few logs left - foundation. |
| CEM | [0-999] | Cemetery or grave GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field. |
| CRL | [0-999] | Corral GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field nearest trail or at gate. |
| DCK |
[0-999] | Dock or Pier GPS field mark |
Waypoint marked in field on dock at beginning or end |
| DAM | [0-999] | Dam GPS field mark | At spillway or center or where convenient |
| RUIN | [0-99] | Ruin GPS field mark | See "Cabin". |
| SGN | [0-999] | Sign GPS field mark | Entrance sign, post with numbers (on nature trail), etc. |
| TBL | [0-999] | Table GPS field mark | See "Bench" and "Picnic". |
| DS | [0-9999] | Double/Single track transition GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field |
| FLG | [0-999] | Flag or paint mark GPS field mark | Ribbon or paint on a tree, etc. usually to mark route/trail |
| GAT | [0-999] | Gate across trail or road GPS field mark | May or may not be passable. Open or closed. |
| LG | [0-9999] | Log across the trail GPS field mark | Fallen tree blocking trail to some degree |
| ORP | [0-999] | Old road point GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field |
| OTP | [0-999] | Old trail point GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field |
| PST | [0-999] | Post GPS field mark | Post in pile of rocks or in ground for trail/route marker |
| RD | [0-9999] | Road point GPS field mark | (RP is for rapids) |
| RED | [0-999] | Road end GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field |
| RKC | [0-999] | Rock cairn GPS field mark | Pile of rocks to mark route or trail |
| SBK | [0-999] | Switchback GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field at angle (elbow) |
| TP | [0-9999] | Trail point GPS field mark | What it marks in comment/message. See "Misc". |
| TED | [0-999] | Trail end GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field |
| THD | [0-999] | Trailhead GPS field mark. See "Parking". | Marked at sign, gate, or place to help find start of trail. |
| XC | [0-9999] | Cross-country route point GPS field mark | At some distinct feature such as a ridge, rock pile etc. |
| XED | [0-999] | Cross-country route end GPS field mark | End of a cross-country route for whatever reason |
| BD | [0-9999] | Boundary GPS field mark of fence, etc | Altitude in comment.See Boundary for wilderness. |
| BW | [0-9999] | Boundary for wilderness area GPS field mark | See "Boundary". Use "B" if from map. |
| DGR | [0-999] | Danger area GPS field mark | Underwater hazard, Avalanche chute, etc. |
| GPT | GC code | Geocache point GPS field mark | Proposed location or where found - not web site value |
| MS | [0-9999] | Miscellaneous GPS field mark | Used if trail point or point of interest doesn't apply. |
| NT | [0-9999] | Note for location GPS field mark | For connecting a location to a note |
| PTI | [0-999] | Point of interest GPS field mark | Place that you want to mark for some reason in field. |
| VPT | [0-999] | View point GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field |
| ZG | Number | Location picture taken GPS field mark | Number of picture or id after code |
| HPT | [0-999] | High point GPS field mark | Local "hill" of some significance or high point on trail. |
| MT | [0-9999] | Mount or Mountain GPS mark | Contour lines make a "loop" that's not a hole. |
| PK | [0-9999] | Peak GPS field mark. See "High point". | |
| BCH | [0-999] | Beach GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field wherever convenient |
| CLF | [0-999] | Cliff GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field |
| COL | [0-999] | Col or notch GPS field mark | Probably no real trail over this kind of pass |
| CAV | [0-999] | Cave entrance GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field |
| GUL | [0-999] | Gully GPS field mark | Trail crossing gully with no stream.See "IS". |
| ILD | [0-999] | Island GPS field mark | Waypoint marked in field |
| LPT | [0-999] | Low point GPS field mark | Low point on trail or "hole" not full of water. |
| PAS | [0-999] | Pass GPS field mark | Land surface forms a "saddle" |
| RIG | [0-999] | Ridge GPS field mark | See "X" (cross-country route point) and "Shelf". |
| SHLF | [0-99] | Shelf location GPS field mark | Ledge on steep hillside.See Shaft - because of similar names. |
| VA | [0-9999] | Valley GPS field mark | Somewhere on trail going through a valley |
| ADT | [0-999] | Mining "tunnel" GPS field mark | An adit has "one" opening, doesn't go through mtn. |
| MIN | [0-999] | Mining site, prospect, or quarry GPS field mark | Mine, Prospect, or Quarry, etc.See "Adit" and "Shaft". |
| SAF | [0-999] | Shaft: mining "hole" GPS field mark | See "Shelf" - because of similar names. |
| TUN | [0-999] | Tunnel GPS field mark | See "Adit". |
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WaypointNameGPS.rtf December 30, 2006 Produced by Dan
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