# Bruce Trail App > Official app for planning, tracking, and exploring the Bruce Trail. (iPhone/iPad app by The Bruce Trail Conservancy.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bruce-trail-app/id1592317271 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The Bruce Trail Conservancy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449643403) - Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings Β· 61 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 Β· 28 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-11-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bruce-trail-app/id1592317271/reviews.md ## What is Bruce Trail App? Plan, track, and log your hikes while exploring Canada's oldest and longest marked footpath with this easy-to-use, official Bruce Trail App. - Available for FREE 7-day trial followed by subscription for $2.99/month or $29.99/year. - Find your way with the most up-to-date Bruce Trail information and helpful navigational tools. Did you know the actual route of the Bruce Trail changes often? With the Bruce Trail App, you'll have automatically updated Trail information, direct from the Bruce Trail Conservancy, right in the palm of your hand for stress-free adventures. With over 1,300 km of trail along the Niagara Escarpment, there is so much to explore. The Bruce Trail App can help beginner hikers, seasoned explorers, and aspiring End-to-Enders alike! The Bruce Trail App features the 42 official Bruce Trail maps from Queenston to Tobermory. Carry your map wherever, whenever, even with no cell service on the Trail. Easily download individual maps, or the full set, to have a map layer that works when the app is offline. Plan custom routes and measure distances. Find details on parking and camping. Follow your location on the Bruce Trail in real time, track and save your hikes, and more. Proceeds from app subscriptions go to the Bruce Trail Conservancy to help maintain the app, care for the Trail, and support our conservation work. --- Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation __ FEATURES: - Explore over 1,300 km of trails on the Niagara Escarpment: View the full 900 km main Bruce Trail and over 400 km of associated side trails, from Queenston to Tobermory. - Find Parking and Camping Information: Clearly see locations of Trail access points, parking locations, and official camping sites. Get directions, and links to parking/camping reservations, with a simple tap. - Customize Your Map View: View the Bruce Trail on any of 3 different map layers: default, satellite, or the Bruce Trail Conservancy topographic maps. Use map filters to show only the data you want to see. - Measure Distances and Plan Routes: Tap along the Trail to plan your route and measure the distance you will be hiking. Use the Measurement tool for simple A-to-B distances, or the Route tool to measure and plan a hike involving loops or multiple trails. - Track and Record Hikes: See your location on the Trail. Record your day's hike and see how far you have travelled. Keep a log of all your tracked hikes and watch your progress grow. - Download Bruce Trail Maps for Offline Use: When you have cellular or Wi-Fi access, download some or all of the Bruce Trail maps with one tap. You can be certain all the data you need is on your device when you head out on the Trail. - Explore Our Protected Natural Areas: Discover the growing network of Bruce Trail Conservancy nature reserves and other protected areas cared for by the BTC. Witness the addition of newly protected land to the Bruce Trail's conservation corridor. - Search: Quickly locate important places by name, like Bruce Trail sections, side trails, local towns, map regions, Bruce Trail Conservancy protected natural areas, and campgrounds. - Other information: Find useful information about Trail safety, navigation, and Bruce Trail news in an easy reference menu - More features to come --- Subscription Details 7-day FREE trial period followed by subscription of $2.99/month or $29.99/annually. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple App Store account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew can be turned off anytime by going to your Subscription Settings in the App Store after purchase. ## Key features - 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 ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly Subscription | $2.49 | per month | | Annual Subscription | $23.49 | per year | ## What do users think of Bruce Trail App? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - πŸ—ΊοΈ Offline maps are fantastic - βœ… Latest trail changes at fingertips - πŸ“ GPS location without cell signal - ⏱️ Timely updates for planning - πŸ‘ Very helpful app - ✨ Easy to use - πŸ’― Great app for planning hikes - πŸš€ Works flawlessly for thru-hikes - πŸ“ Pinpointing location accurately - πŸ—ΊοΈ Detailed maps - πŸ‘ Great for scouting new sections - πŸ…ΏοΈ Finding parking easily - βœ… Trail reroutes reflected - ⚠️ Closures and new trails updated - πŸ“ Report a problem feature is great - πŸ“ Mark exact spots on map - πŸ₯Ύ Running log of hikes - βœ… Virtual challenge planning - 🌟 Worth every penny for serious hikers - πŸ“ˆ Checking progress on trail - πŸ“ Calculating distance - πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Easy planning for trail running - 🎯 Detailed route planning - πŸ“² Downloaded route for no cell connectivity - πŸ‘ Great app, very helpful - βœ… Easy to use right away - πŸ’‘ Report issue on trail feature - πŸ‘ Great for tracking hikes - πŸ‘ Best trail companion - πŸ’― Awesome work - πŸ‘ Great app, awesome work - πŸ‘ Aiming to finish trail - πŸ‘ Love the app - πŸ‘ Happy with appealing map app - πŸ‘ Good app for planning day hike - πŸ‘ Recommended for end-to-enders - πŸ‘ An overall good app - πŸ‘ Great app **Cons** - πŸ” Saved locations hard to find - πŸ•οΈ Hard to find designated camping spots - πŸ“ No option to mark points of interest - πŸ’§ 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 - πŸ“ No km markings - πŸ—ΊοΈ 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 - πŸ”’ Closed system (no GPX import/export) - πŸ”“ 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 - πŸ’Ύ App runs out of memory with all maps downloaded - 🏠 App resets to home screen after switching - πŸ”„ Requires scrolling through maps after switching - 🚫 Can't edit saved routes, only title - ⏳ Offline maps take minutes to update - πŸ”„ App stuck updating, offline maps useless - πŸ“± Can't log in on different devices - πŸ’Έ Need to pay for multiple subscriptions - πŸ“ Mile markers would be helpful - 🚫 Cannot see blue spot easily - πŸ’° Stole money, thieves - 🚫 Keyboard covers login button - 🚫 Cannot scroll down to submit button - ❌ Does not track distance or trail used - πŸ”„ App needs frequent map updates requiring cell service - 🚫 Cannot look at old map version - 🚫 Login forces account creation without privacy options - πŸ“ Requests location constantly by default - πŸ‘Ž Awful app - πŸ‘Ž Sub-standard navigation app - πŸ“‰ Old BTC days were better - 🚫 Forced to delete old app to use new subscription app - 🚫 Lacks topo map style or basic contours - πŸ“ Measurement feature difficult to use - 🐌 App bogs down calculating distances - πŸ’Έ Not free, only 7-day trial - πŸ’³ Monthly subscription, not one-time cost - 🚫 Useless for planning trip - πŸ“ No information on places to stay - 🚫 Can't drop pins and measure distance on iPhone - πŸ‘Ž Bring back the old app - 🚫 App will not save hiked trails - ❓ No support on saving hikes issue - πŸ‘Ž Crippling old app, unfair gouging - πŸ‘Ž Underhanded and dishonest approach - πŸ†“ Maps posted for free on website, why charge in app? - πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family sharing not enabled - ❓ Where is the old app? - πŸ’° Don't want to pay for something already paid for - ❓ Where to get refund for old app? - ❓ Hidden monthly fee - πŸ’° Big rip off - πŸ“ Trail measurement feature not good - πŸ”‹ Battery killer, kills battery in background - 🚫 Have to completely close app to save battery - ❓ Username/password lines hidden by keyboard - 🌍 AllTrails is 10x better - πŸ’Έ Charging triple the amount annually - 🚫 Not free, have to pay - 🚫 Can't see app features before paying - 🚫 Pointless pay wall - πŸ”‹ Draws a lot of power - πŸ”‹ Kills battery even with settings off - ❓ Old app was better - 🚫 Does not give distances - πŸ“ No GPS coordinates for parking sites - ❓ GPS data not easy to find - 🚫 Does not replace old Reference Guide - πŸ“ Plan route line is solid blue - πŸ‘₯ No feature to share planned routes - πŸ”’ Requires creating an account - 🚫 No km markings on maps - πŸ“ In-app ruler is a hassle **Commonly reported bugs** - Login screen keeps spinning for hours - Blank page, loading wheel on app start - App stops recording hikes - Lost recorded hike data - App resets to home screen after switching apps - Offline maps are useless, stuck updating - Cannot log in on different devices - Keyboard covers login button - Cannot scroll down to submit button for reporting issues - App stops tracking distance or trail used - App requires frequent map updates needing cell service - App runs out of memory when downloading all maps - App crashes a couple of times - Offline maps take minutes to update - Saved hikes not viewable together on map - Cannot edit saved routes, only title - App does not save hiked trails - Login screen input fields hidden by keyboard **Most requested features** - Include saved locations in search - Add elevation maps of selected sections - Option for users to mark points of interest (e.g., water flow) - Include businesses on map as waymarks - Add big physical things as waymarks (e.g., ski hills) - Include km markings on maps - Ability to view saved hikes together on a map - Allow sorting/filtering of hikes by region or date - Export hikes as GPX files - Import hikes recorded in other apps - Allow editing of saved routes (waypoints) - Improve offline map loading speed - Allow login on multiple devices with one subscription - Include mile markers for each section - Add calendar feature for upcoming hikes - Fix keyboard covering login button - Allow scrolling down to submit button for reporting issues - Improve tracking of distance and trail used - Allow viewing old map versions - Improve login labels for autocomplete - Option to hide email for privacy - Reduce constant location requests - Add topo map style or basic contours - Improve measurement trail feature usability - Fix app bogging down when calculating distances - Allow family sharing for subscriptions - Provide refund for old app - Offer one-time fee for digital maps - Include digital maps free with physical ones - Fix battery drain issues - Improve username/password input on iPhone - Make app free or offer lifetime purchase option - Allow sharing planned routes with others - Change plan route line to broken blue for side trails - Add robust tracking function similar to All Trails ## Recent user reviews (10 of 61) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bruce-trail-app/id1592317271/reviews.md ### 5/5 β€” Best app for Bruce Trail *2026-04-28, version 2.6* 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. ### 3/5 β€” Not perfect *2026-03-08, version 2.6* 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 ### 5/5 β€” Essential Hiking Equipment *2025-11-21, version 2.5* 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. ### 1/5 β€” Poor experience *2025-11-12, version 2.5* i’ve tried to create an account and login, but it just keeps spinning for hours. It’s hard to support a paid app as much as I want to support the Bruce Trail conservation efforts ### 4/5 β€” πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ *2025-10-15, version 2.5* I love the app. Very helpful. I realize you can’t put businesses on as waymarks but big physical things such as ski hills would be helpful. ### 1/5 β€” Love the trail, not the app *2025-10-07, version 2.5* After the disaster transition from old app, discontinued shortly after I bought it, I finally decided to get the new one despite the subscription model, to get up to date maps and support the trail. It does not work, blank page, loading wheel, no map or anything else. Yet an other disappointment :( ### 2/5 β€” Could be so much better *2025-03-17, version 2.5* It’s an ok app as it show up to date changes. It lacks enough accommodation options and elevation options. Other apps are much better ### 3/5 β€” Luv The Bruce! *2024-12-07, version 2.5* Hard to luv this app. Not up to the standard that the cost would imply . Planning tricky without km markings, have saved hikes but I have not figured-out how to review these together on a map view . Good stat but changes required to keep getting my $! ### 2/5 β€” Clunky app for tracking your hikes *2024-11-14* While I support the Bruce Trail Conservancy, I do not recommend this app. The main issue is that it underperforms in the most important area it serves: to record your hikes and track your progress on the Bruce Trail. While you can record and save individual hikes, you can only view the hikes one at a time on the map. This means YOU CANNOT SEE where you've already hiked and where you still need to explore. You need a different app or method to combine your hikes to see how much of the Trail you've done. Also, YOU CANNOT SORT OR FILTER your hikes by region or date. They are always displayed in the order you recorded them. I've only accumulated a couple dozen hikes and scrolling up/down the list is already a problem. A related limitation is that you can’t export your hikes as GPX files to use elsewhere, nor can you import hikes recorded in other apps. The app is a CLOSED SYSTEM. And if you discontinue your subscription, all of your stored hikes and routes become inaccessible. I really don’t like my data being held hostage in this way. Fine, discontinue map and trail updates if I unsubscribe, but at least let me keep my recorded hikes. I do give this app one extra star for delivering I immediate updates, including trail notifications. But it’s so disappointing as a tracker that I can’t recommend it to anyone interested in exploring the Bruce Trail. There are better ways, better apps, to do that. ### 2/5 β€” Clunky app for tracking hikes on Bruce Trail *2024-11-10* While I support the Bruce Trail Conservancy, I do not recommend this app. The main issue is that it underperforms in the most important area you use it: to record your hikes and track your progress on the Bruce Trail. While you can record and save individual hikes, you can only view the hikes one at a time on the map. This means YOU CANNOT SEE ALL OF THE BRUCE you've already hiked. You need a different app or method to combine your hikes to see how much of the Trail you’ve done. Also, the app does not let you filter your hikes by region or date, nor sort them that way. I’ve only accumulated a couple dozen hikes and it’s already a problem. Moreover, the app doesn’t let you export your hikes as GPX files to use elsewhere, nor can you import hikes recorded in other apps. It’s a CLOSED SYSTEM. The last straw for me came a week ago when I was using the app to record a hike. At some point it just stopped recording. There was no notification, no message asking me if I wanted to save my progress. The problem might have been that I used the app to give me a distance measure while I was hiking, so maybe it can’t do two things at once. In any case, 8km of data was deleted in a flash. One final point: If you do a monthly subscription and then decide to discontinue for the winter, you LOSE ACCESS to all of your hikes, routes, and pins. The app gives you nothing until you restart your subscription. And since you can't export anything from the app, you're stuck. I do like the fact that the app gives you immediate trail updates, including notifications of temporary closures, and also shows you places to park. For that I give it an extra star. But my advice to Bruce Trail hikers is to purchase either a print copy or download PDFs of the trail map, and track & manage your hikes using a more well established and reliable app (I use AllTrails). This app is not fit for that purpose. ## Frequently asked questions about Bruce Trail App ### 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). ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.6 β€” 2026-02-03 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. ### 2.5 β€” 2024-10-28 In this release, we’ve updated the location of the boundary between the Blue Mountains and Beaver Valley sections. Reminder: you can choose to view all section boundaries by selecting them in the filters area of the β€œExplore” page. We continue to work on improvements, fixes & new features. Contact us at info@brucetrail.org to share your ideas or feedback. ### 2.4 β€” 2024-06-26 In this update we’ve fixed two display issues occurring at large display sizes. When dropping pins along a route, the options to β€œEnd Here” and β€œUndo” are now equally visible and tappable. And the information screen for individual Camping areas is now fully scrollable. We continue to work on improvements, fixes and new features. Contact us at info@brucetrail.org to share your ideas or feedback. ### 2.3 β€” 2024-02-02 In this update we've fixed a display issue for the description pages of saved routes or hikes for users using larger text sizes. ### 2.2 β€” 2024-01-24 In this update we’ve fixed the issue causing the Trail to occasionally β€˜disappear’ behind the BTC map layer. We continue to work on improvements, fixes and new features. 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