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Testing mapbox-gl.js upgrade
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset='utf-8' />
<title></title>
<meta name='viewport' content='initial-scale=1,maximum-scale=1,user-scalable=no' />
<script src='https://api.tiles.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/v0.44.0/mapbox-gl.js'></script>
<link href='https://api.tiles.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/v0.44.0/mapbox-gl.css' rel='stylesheet' />
<style>
body { margin:0; padding:0; }
#map { position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; width:100%; }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id='map'></div>
<script>
mapboxgl.accessToken = 'pk.eyJ1IjoibWFsLXdvb2QiLCJhIjoiY2oyZ2t2em50MDAyMzJ3cnltMDFhb2NzdiJ9.X-D4Wvo5E5QxeP7K_I3O8w';
var map = new mapboxgl.Map({
container: 'map',
style: 'mapbox://styles/mal-wood/cjb6u2oza1t5y2so6hw2dboco',
center: [-120.91742004345062, 47.334836573775306],
zoom: 9
});
map.on('load', function() {
map.addSource("earthquakes", {
type: "geojson",
data: "./trailheads2.geojson",
cluster: true,
clusterMaxZoom: 8, // Max zoom at which to use clustering at all
clusterRadius: 35 // Proximity within which to include 2 points in a cluster
});
map.addLayer({
id: "clusters",
type: "circle",
source: "earthquakes",
filter: ["has", "point_count"],
paint: {
"circle-color": '#51bbd6',
"circle-radius": {
property: "point_count",
type: "interval",
stops: [
//[0, 20],
[100, 30],
[750, 40]
]
}
}
});
map.addLayer({
id: "cluster-count",
type: "symbol",
source: "earthquakes",
filter: ["has", "point_count"],
layout: {
"text-field": "{point_count_abbreviated}",
"text-font": ["DIN Offc Pro Medium", "Arial Unicode MS Bold"],
"text-size": 12
}
});
map.addLayer({
id: "unclustered-point",
type: "symbol",
filter: ["!has", "point_count"],
source: "earthquakes",
layout: {
"icon-image": "marker-editor",
"icon-size": 1,
"icon-ignore-placement": true
}
});
map.addLayer({
id: "unclustered-point-hover",
type: "symbol",
filter: ["==", "uid", ""],
source: "earthquakes",
layout: {
"icon-image": "marker-editor-2",
"icon-size": 1,
"icon-ignore-placement": true
}
});
map.on('mouseenter', 'unclustered-point', function(e){
map.setFilter('unclustered-point-hover', ['==', 'uid', e.features[0].properties.uid])
})
map.on('mouseleave', 'unclustered-point', function(e){
map.setFilter('unclustered-point-hover', ['==', 'uid', ''])
})
});
</script>
</body>
</html>
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First there is the basalt rock at the mouth of Deep Creek. Further along you'll find a carpeted moss-draped forest, and then a forest that opens up to sparse ponderosa pine. There are even some impressive views thrown in on Pine Bluff, looking out to Nine Mile Reservoir, Mount Spokane and the Spokane River.", "title": "Riverside State Park - Deep Creek Canyon", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/riverside-state-park-deep-creek-canyon", "region": "Eastern Washington -- Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene", "companions": ["dog"], "highpoint": null}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-121.0970237, 47.5442537]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 4.3076923076923075, "mileage": 16.0, "features": ["Lakes", "Old growth", "Wildflowers/Meadows", "Mountain views", "Summits", "Ridges/passes", "Established campsites"], "scalableImageUrl": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/robin-lakes/photo1", "voteCount": 13, "gain": 2900.0, "uid": "robin-lakes", "description": "A beautiful granite basin housing two sparkling lakes and big views. Explorations abound with nearly a dozen lakes to look down upon or explore around.", "title": "Tuck and Robin Lakes", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/robin-lakes", "region": "Snoqualmie Region -- Salmon La Sac/Teanaway", "companions": ["dog"], "highpoint": 6300.0}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-120.705407, 47.0142075]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 3.1666666666666665, "mileage": 10.0, "features": ["Rivers", "Wildflowers/Meadows", "Wildlife"], "scalableImageUrl": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/robinson-canyon-ainsley-canyon/photo1", "voteCount": 6, "gain": 1200.0, "uid": "robinson-canyon-ainsley-canyon", "description": "This is a gem of a hike, providing you easy access to the best of the best of the rich L. T. 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That old scenic high route later became the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)\u2014the brightest gem in the triple crown of the National Trails System (the PCT, the Continental Divide Trail, and the Appalachian Trail). While the PCT followed much of the old Cascade Crest route, this Rock Creek section was replaced when trail builders carved a new high route into the face of Kendall Peak (see Hike 60, Kendall Katwalk). The Rock Creek Trail was forgotten for many years, but hiking legends Harvey Manning and Ira Spring refused to let a good trail die, and they added the path to one of their last guidebooks. Here it is, in an abbreviated version, to ensure that this wonderful trail doesn\u2019t disappear.", "title": "Rock Creek Falls", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rock-creek-falls", "region": "Snoqualmie Region -- North Bend Area", "companions": [], "highpoint": 3400.0}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-120.9581, 47.7757333]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 2.4285714285714284, "mileage": 11.0, "features": ["Lakes", "Fall foliage", "Mountain views", "Summits"], "scalableImageUrl": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rock-mountain/photo1", "voteCount": 7, "gain": 4175.0, "uid": "rock-mountain", "description": "What are you up for today? One of Nason Ridge's prominent peaks or dramatic lakes? Either way it's going to cost you big time in sweat expended and calories burned to reach them. The way is steep, hot, and entails a whole lot of vertical rise. But the trailhead is easy to reach, the trail is in good shape, and views are practically nonstop. And did I mention all the flowers?", "title": "Rock Mountain via Rock Lake", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rock-mountain", "region": "Central Cascades -- Stevens Pass - East", "companions": ["dog"], "highpoint": 6852.0}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-120.9948665, 47.809759]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 4.0, "mileage": 9.0, "features": ["Fall foliage", "Wildflowers/Meadows", "Mountain views", "Summits", "Wildlife"], "scalableImageUrl": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rock-mountain-1531-via-snowy-creek/photo1", "voteCount": 4, "gain": 3600.0, "uid": "rock-mountain-1531-via-snowy-creek", "description": "Sometimes, taking the back door is better. At 9 miles and 3600 feet of elevation gain, the back way to the Rock Mountain Lookout is less steep, more scenic, and two miles shorter than the more frequently used route from Rock Lake. Try this as a key swap or a thru-hike if you want to get both sides of this gorgeous hike. ", "title": "Rock Mountain via Snowy Creek", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rock-mountain-1531-via-snowy-creek", "region": "Central Cascades -- Stevens Pass - East", "companions": ["dog"], "highpoint": null}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-122.4645996, 48.6292781]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 4.25, "mileage": 2.4, "features": ["Lakes", "Old growth", "Mountain views", "Summits"], "scalableImageUrl": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rock-trail/photo1", "voteCount": 4, "gain": 1200.0, "uid": "rock-trail", "description": "The Rock Trail is one of WTA's signature projects, built from scratch thanks to WTA\u2019s partnerships with various organizations, including Larrabee State Park and Chuckanut Conservancy. A dedicated group of enthusiastic WTA volunteers worked countless hours here, carving a connector trail out of the steep, rugged hillside from the top of Cleator Road to the South Lost Lake Trail. The Rock Trail provides hikers and trail runners a steep climb, gorgeous views, and a peek at the area's fascinating geology. ", "title": "Rock Trail", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rock-trail", "region": "Puget Sound and Islands -- Bellingham Area", "companions": ["dog"], "highpoint": 1300.0}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-121.6141887, 48.4879855]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 3.5714285714285716, "mileage": 3.0, "features": ["Old growth"], "scalableImageUrl": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rockport-state-park/photo1", "voteCount": 7, "gain": 250.0, "uid": "rockport-state-park", "description": "The family friendly trails of 670-acre Rockport State Park explore an ancient forest where dappled sunlight illuminates mossy trees and lush ferns -- perfect for a springtime stroll. ", "title": "Rockport State Park", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rockport-state-park", "region": "North Cascades -- North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20", "companions": ["kid", "dog"], "highpoint": 750.0}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-122.9204974, 47.7091894]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 2.3333333333333335, "mileage": 0.1, "features": ["Waterfalls"], "scalableImageUrl": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rocky-brook-falls/photo1", "voteCount": 3, "gain": 0.0, "uid": "rocky-brook-falls", "description": "This is more of a walk of about 200 yards, but the falls are beautiful when flowing heavily and well worth a visit when in the area.", "title": "Rocky Brook Falls", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rocky-brook-falls", "region": "Olympic Peninsula -- Hood Canal", "companions": ["kid"], "highpoint": null}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-117.062383, 48.7665]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 0.0, "mileage": 2.5, "features": [], "scalableImageUrl": null, "voteCount": 0, "gain": 300.0, "uid": "roosevelt-grove-of-ancient-cedars", "description": "Around 1919, foresters in the business of cutting down trees recognized the aesthetic value of this stand of old-growth cedars and appealed for its protection. A 1926 forest fire destroyed about 75 percent of the grove, but 22 acres attest to its original majesty. The trees are 800 years old on average, and a few may be more than 2000 years old. The whitewater rush of Granite Falls adds to the ambiance. Incidentally, Stagger Inn was the name given to the camp at this site for workers fighting that 1926 fire, describing the condition of the exhausted crews.", "title": "Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/roosevelt-grove-of-ancient-cedars", "region": "Eastern Washington -- Selkirk Range", "companions": [], "highpoint": 3600.0}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-121.5327761, 47.5596601]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 4.2, "mileage": 8.0, "features": ["Mountain views", "Summits"], "scalableImageUrl": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rooster-mountain/photo1", "voteCount": 5, "gain": 4100.0, "uid": "rooster-mountain", "description": "", "title": "Rooster Mountain", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rooster-mountain", "region": "Snoqualmie Region -- North Bend Area", "companions": [], "highpoint": 5340.0}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-122.6594353, 48.4166695]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 4.0, "mileage": null, "features": [], "scalableImageUrl": null, "voteCount": 5, "gain": null, "uid": "rosario-head", "description": "", "title": "Rosario Head", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rosario-head", "region": "Puget Sound and Islands -- Whidbey Island", "companions": [], "highpoint": null}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-121.3368, 48.0936167]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 4.5, "mileage": 11.0, "features": ["Coast"], "scalableImageUrl": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/round-lake/photo1", "voteCount": 6, "gain": 4300.0, "uid": "round-lake", "description": "While Round Lake, tucked securely in a hidden basin on Lost Creek Ridge, is a wonderful locale, this hike is definitely more about the journey than the destination. After a demanding initial grunt, amble along a mile-high, flower-swaying, peak-packed, view-granting ridge. Savor one of the finest vantages for admiring spiraling Sloan Peak's sprawling sparkling glacier. And if you can ever move your eyes away from this mesmerizing mountain, a multitude of others demand your attention as well.", "title": "Round Lake", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/round-lake", "region": "North Cascades -- Mountain Loop Highway", "companions": ["kid", "dog"], "highpoint": 5600.0}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-122.0122974, 47.5269546]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 4.2, "mileage": 1.3, "features": ["Lakes", "Fall foliage", "Wildflowers/Meadows", "Wildlife"], "scalableImageUrl": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/round-lake-wetland/photo1", "voteCount": 5, "gain": 90.0, "uid": "round-lake-wetland", "description": "The Wetlands Trail is a short (0.65 mile) trail on Tiger Mountain's Tradition Plateau. As the name suggests, it passes through some areas that often are moist and have a prolific growth of ferns. Also, it passes tiny, aptly-named Round Lake whose level fluctuates from year to year, and with the seasons. ", "title": "Wetlands Trail", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/round-lake-wetland", "region": "Issaquah Alps -- Tiger Mountain", "companions": ["kid", "dog"], "highpoint": 570.0}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-121.3033167, 46.6344167]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 3.75, "mileage": 4.5, "features": ["Wildflowers/Meadows", "Wildlife"], "scalableImageUrl": null, "voteCount": 4, "gain": 1700.0, "uid": "round-mountain", "description": "This is a steep but short trail with incredible views and great wildlife viewing opportunities. The trail climbs relentlessly from the first step, first through cool forest and then finally, near the top, in open meadow.", "title": "Round Mountain", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/round-mountain", "region": "South Cascades -- White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley", "companions": [], "highpoint": 5900.0}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-121.3027, 46.636233]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 3.0, "mileage": 5.2, "features": ["Summits"], "scalableImageUrl": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/round-mountain-1/photo1", "voteCount": 5, "gain": 1700.0, "uid": "round-mountain-1", "description": "From Packwood, drive northeast on US 12 for 26.9 miles to the Clear Lake Recreation Area. Set your odometer to 0 and head south on Clear Lake/Tieton Road. Drive 2.9 miles and turn right on Forest Road 530 (marked \u201c1200530/Round Mountain TH 4/Trail 1144\u201d). 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", "title": "Franklin Ghost Town", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/franklin-ghost-town", "region": "Mount Rainier Area -- Chinook Pass - Hwy 410", "companions": ["kid"], "highpoint": 800.0}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-117.484933, 48.654583]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 4.0, "mileage": 1.8, "features": [], "scalableImageUrl": null, "voteCount": 4, "gain": 125.0, "uid": "frater-lake", "description": "The kilometers on posted trail markers are a tip that this 10-mile system of forested loop trails was designed for cross-country skiing, a sport that clings to its metric European origin. While a part of this trail is open to motorcycles, the route featured here quickly whisks you into a peaceful forest to circumnavigate Frater Lake, one of seven lakes in a 6-mile stretch of the Little Pend Oreille River valley. 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And wander near the site of the Pig War\u2019s only casualty\u2014the pig.", "title": "Frazer Homestead Preserve", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/frazer-homestead-preserve", "region": "Puget Sound and Islands -- San Juan Islands", "companions": [], "highpoint": 210.0}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-122.1029636, 47.5301166]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 3.0, "mileage": 1.0, "features": [], "scalableImageUrl": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/freds-railroad/photo1", "voteCount": 4, "gain": null, "uid": "freds-railroad", "description": "A trail off Clay Pit Road with access to Coal Creek Falls, as well as Shy Bear area, Wilderness Peak, and other areas. 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Near the southern summit the trail pierces sprawling wildflower meadows, with expansive views in all directions. Down near the start of the trail you\u2019ll enjoy the cooling shade of pine forests. This is a lonesome path, with few visitors and no water, so make sure you pack everything you need.", "title": "French Cabin Mountain", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/french-cabin-mountain", "region": "Snoqualmie Region -- Snoqualmie Pass", "companions": [], "highpoint": 5580.0}}, {"geometry": {"type": "Point", "coordinates": [-121.79425, 46.2778167]}, "type": "Feature", "properties": {"rating": 3.0, "mileage": 7.0, "features": ["Rivers", "Wildlife"], "scalableImageUrl": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/french-creek/photo1", "voteCount": 4, "gain": 700.0, "uid": "french-creek", "description": "Few people visit this trail, so you should have the deep-forest path to yourself. The route descends gradually from the road-end trailhead, dropping into the French Creek valley and eventually ending at a junction with Quartz Creek Trail alongside that stunningly pretty river.", "title": "French Creek", "url": "http://maps_direct.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/french-creek", "region": "Southwest Washington -- Lewis River Region", "companions": [], "highpoint": 3800.0}}]}
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