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Bruce Trail App

Bruce Trail App

by The Bruce Trail Conservancy

4 ratings
63 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
💪 Health & Fitness
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 1, 2021
  • February 3, 2026

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Developer

The Bruce Trail Conservancy
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About

Plan and track your hikes on Canada's longest marked footpath. Access up-to-date trail information, offline maps, and navigational tools. Discover parking, camping, and protected natural areas.

✓Explore 1,300+ km of trails
✓Offline map downloads
✓Real-time location tracking
✓Hike logging and progress tracking
✓Parking and camping information
✓Custom route planning
✓Protected natural areas discovery
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Bruce Trail App. Based on 4 reviews and a 4.0/5 average, it highlights the 38 positives and 84 negatives reviewers mention most about this Lifestyle app.

Positive things

  • 🗺️Offline maps are fantastic
  • ✅Latest trail changes at fingertips
  • 📍GPS location without cell signal
  • ⏱️Timely updates for planning
  • 👍Very helpful app
  • ✨Easy to use
  • 💯Great app for planning hikes
  • 🚀Works flawlessly for thru-hikes
  • 📍Pinpointing location accurately
  • 🗺️Detailed maps
  • 👍Great for scouting new sections
  • 🅿️Finding parking easily
  • ✅Trail reroutes reflected
  • ⚠️Closures and new trails updated
  • 📝Report a problem feature is great
  • 📍Mark exact spots on map
  • 🥾Running log of hikes
  • ✅Virtual challenge planning
  • 🌟Worth every penny for serious hikers
  • 📈Checking progress on trail
  • 📏Calculating distance
  • 🏃‍♀️Easy planning for trail running
  • 🎯Detailed route planning
  • 📲Downloaded route for no cell connectivity
  • 👍Great app, very helpful
  • ✅Easy to use right away
  • 💡Report issue on trail feature
  • 👍Great for tracking hikes
  • 👍Best trail companion
  • 💯Awesome work
  • 👍Great app, awesome work
  • 👍Aiming to finish trail
  • 👍Love the app
  • 👍Happy with appealing map app
  • 👍Good app for planning day hike
  • 👍Recommended for end-to-enders
  • 👍An overall good app
  • 👍Great app

Negative things

  • 🔍Saved locations hard to find
  • 🏕️Hard to find designated camping spots
  • 📍No option to mark points of interest
  • 💧No water flow information
  • 🚫No businesses on map as waymarks
  • ❌Login issues (spinning for hours)
  • ❌Blank page, loading wheel
  • ❌Lacks accommodation options
  • ❌Lacks elevation options
  • 📏No km markings
  • 🗺️Saved hikes not viewable together on map
  • ❌Underperforms in recording/tracking hikes
  • 🚫Cannot see all hiked sections at once
  • 🚫Cannot sort or filter hikes by region/date
  • 🔒Closed system (no GPX import/export)
  • 🔓Lose access to stored hikes if subscription ends
  • 🚫Stops recording hikes unexpectedly
  • ❌Lost 8km of data
  • ❌Lose access to hikes/routes/pins if subscription discontinued
  • ❌No map or anything else on load
  • ❌Third party trails omitted
  • 💾App runs out of memory with all maps downloaded
  • 🏠App resets to home screen after switching
  • 🔄Requires scrolling through maps after switching
  • 🚫Can't edit saved routes, only title
  • ⏳Offline maps take minutes to update
  • 🔄App stuck updating, offline maps useless
  • 📱Can't log in on different devices
  • 💸Need to pay for multiple subscriptions
  • 📍Mile markers would be helpful
  • 🚫Cannot see blue spot easily
  • 💰Stole money, thieves
  • 🚫Keyboard covers login button
  • 🚫Cannot scroll down to submit button
  • ❌Does not track distance or trail used
  • 🔄App needs frequent map updates requiring cell service
  • 🚫Cannot look at old map version
  • 🚫Login forces account creation without privacy options
  • 📍Requests location constantly by default
  • 👎Awful app
  • 👎Sub-standard navigation app
  • 📉Old BTC days were better
  • 🚫Forced to delete old app to use new subscription app
  • 🚫Lacks topo map style or basic contours
  • 📏Measurement feature difficult to use
  • 🐌App bogs down calculating distances
  • 💸Not free, only 7-day trial
  • 💳Monthly subscription, not one-time cost
  • 🚫Useless for planning trip
  • 📍No information on places to stay
  • 🚫Can't drop pins and measure distance on iPhone
  • 👎Bring back the old app
  • 🚫App will not save hiked trails
  • ❓No support on saving hikes issue
  • 👎Crippling old app, unfair gouging
  • 👎Underhanded and dishonest approach
  • 🆓Maps posted for free on website, why charge in app?
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family sharing not enabled
  • ❓Where is the old app?
  • 💰Don't want to pay for something already paid for
  • ❓Where to get refund for old app?
  • ❓Hidden monthly fee
  • 💰Big rip off
  • 📏Trail measurement feature not good
  • 🔋Battery killer, kills battery in background
  • 🚫Have to completely close app to save battery
  • ❓Username/password lines hidden by keyboard
  • 🌍AllTrails is 10x better
  • 💸Charging triple the amount annually
  • 🚫Not free, have to pay
  • 🚫Can't see app features before paying
  • 🚫Pointless pay wall
  • 🔋Draws a lot of power
  • 🔋Kills battery even with settings off
  • ❓Old app was better
  • 🚫Does not give distances
  • 📍No GPS coordinates for parking sites
  • ❓GPS data not easy to find
  • 🚫Does not replace old Reference Guide
  • 📏Plan route line is solid blue
  • 👥No feature to share planned routes
  • 🔒Requires creating an account
  • 🚫No km markings on maps
  • 📏In-app ruler is a hassle
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What's New in Bruce Trail App

2.6

February 3, 2026

In this update we’ve fixed bugs in the display of BTC Protected Natural Areas and off-road parking. We continue to work on improvements, fixes and new features. Contact us at info@brucetrail.org to share your ideas or feedback.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Monthly Subscription

Get access to all Bruce Trail App features.

$2.491 Month
7 Days trial
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User reviews

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Bruce joining the pay to play

No way I’m paying a subscription to learn about trails up here. Insane to ask for that. Hiking is supposed to be an affordable activity for anyone. Not a place to money grab.
Jack VerweegJack Verweeg

Love this app

Love the tracking and updates on trail conditions. I’d be happier if I could track on the route I had created. Hopefully this will happen in future updates
TPB208TPB208

Best app for Bruce Trail

Offline maps are fantastic plus you always have the latest trail changes at your fingertips. It would be great if the search would include the locations that I saved rather than having to click on the map again (hard to visually find the exact spot again). Another bonus would be elevation maps of selected sections, as I had with apps for hiking camino routes in Europe.
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LeighssaLeighssa

Not perfect

Hard to find designated camping spots (I don't know if it's possible as I haven't figured out how) and there is no option for users to mark points of interest like water on the trail and whether or not it is flowing- makes planning and preparation very difficult compared to trails on farout
notveryzenofyounotveryzenofyou

Essential Hiking Equipment

Having the app is as useful as having shoes on your feet when hiking the trail. GPS location doesn’t require a cel signal and timely updates allow for optima planning.
TriShamanTriShaman
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

18 issues

Login screen keeps spinning for hours

Bug

Blank page, loading wheel on app start

Bug

App stops recording hikes

Bug

Lost recorded hike data

Bug

App resets to home screen after switching apps

Bug

Offline maps are useless, stuck updating

Bug

Cannot log in on different devices

Bug

Keyboard covers login button

Bug

Cannot scroll down to submit button for reporting issues

Bug

App stops tracking distance or trail used

Bug

App requires frequent map updates needing cell service

Bug

App runs out of memory when downloading all maps

Bug

App crashes a couple of times

Bug

Offline maps take minutes to update

Bug

Saved hikes not viewable together on map

Bug

Cannot edit saved routes, only title

Bug

App does not save hiked trails

Bug

Login screen input fields hidden by keyboard

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Requested Features

35 requests

Include saved locations in search

Feature

Add elevation maps of selected sections

Feature

Option for users to mark points of interest (e.g., water flow)

Feature

Include businesses on map as waymarks

Feature

Add big physical things as waymarks (e.g., ski hills)

Feature

Include km markings on maps

Feature

Ability to view saved hikes together on a map

Feature

Allow sorting/filtering of hikes by region or date

Feature

Export hikes as GPX files

Feature

Import hikes recorded in other apps

Feature

Allow editing of saved routes (waypoints)

Feature

Improve offline map loading speed

Feature

Allow login on multiple devices with one subscription

Feature

Include mile markers for each section

Feature

Add calendar feature for upcoming hikes

Feature

Fix keyboard covering login button

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Allow scrolling down to submit button for reporting issues

Feature

Improve tracking of distance and trail used

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Allow viewing old map versions

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Improve login labels for autocomplete

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Option to hide email for privacy

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Reduce constant location requests

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Add topo map style or basic contours

Feature

Improve measurement trail feature usability

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Fix app bogging down when calculating distances

Feature

Allow family sharing for subscriptions

Feature

Provide refund for old app

Feature

Offer one-time fee for digital maps

Feature

Include digital maps free with physical ones

Feature

Fix battery drain issues

Feature

Improve username/password input on iPhone

Feature

Make app free or offer lifetime purchase option

Feature

Allow sharing planned routes with others

Feature

Change plan route line to broken blue for side trails

Feature

Add robust tracking function similar to All Trails

Feature

FAQ

What does the Bruce Trail App do?

The app allows you to plan, track, and log your hikes along the Bruce Trail, Canada's oldest and longest marked footpath. It provides up-to-date trail information, navigational tools, and details on parking and camping.

What are the key features of the Bruce Trail App?

Key features include exploring over 1,300 km of trails, downloading maps for offline use, tracking your location in real-time, planning custom routes, measuring distances, and finding parking and camping information.

How much does the Bruce Trail App cost?

The app offers a 7-day free trial, after which a subscription is required. Subscriptions cost $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. Proceeds support the Bruce Trail Conservancy.

Can I use the Bruce Trail App without cell service?

Yes, you can download all or individual Bruce Trail maps for offline use. This ensures you have the necessary map data on your device even when you are on the trail and have no cell service.

Who is the Bruce Trail App for?

This app is designed for anyone interested in hiking the Bruce Trail, whether you are a beginner, a seasoned explorer, or aiming to complete the entire trail (an 'End-to-End' hike).