Whether you're planning you next hike or wondering how hilly your next road trip will be, you can find elevations in Google ...

To see elevation in Google Maps: Select Layers and choose Terrain from the pop-up menu. Zoom in to see contour lines, and you'll see markings with elevation beside them.

Note that Google Maps does not report elevation for all areas — only naturally mountainous land will have an elevation option. How to find elevation on Google Maps in a web browser 1.

Afterward, the elevation will appear on the lines on the map. Alternatively, if you're on the go and don't have access to your laptop or desktop, you can also check elevation in Google Maps on ...

Google has quietly added elevation data to bike routes in its Maps service, providing better intel for intrepid cyclists. The feature, which launched Friday, seems to work for much of the U.S. and ...

Google has quietly begun adding elevation data for bike routes listed on Google Maps. TechCrunch first spotted the new elevation profiles, and the company has since confirmed it's taking new ...