iHikeGPS : Classic Topo Maps

iHikeGPS : Classic Topo Maps

All USA, USFS, Southern Canada

58 ratings
87 reviews
#83 in paid Navigation
✈️ Travel
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$4.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 12, 2010
  • April 24, 2026
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This app transforms your device into a powerful GPS receiver with detailed offline topographic maps for the USA and Southern Canada. It offers robust track recording, route navigation, and waypoint management, even without a cell signal. Ideal for outdoor adventures, it provides essential navigation tools for hiking, biking, and more.

Offline topographic map display
GPS track recording
Route planning and navigation
Waypoint creation and management
Elevation graphing
Sun and moon position tracking
Distance and direction measurement
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What's New in iHikeGPS

9.6.9

April 24, 2026

Improved wording on some Alerts and Notifications. What's new in iHikeGPS compared with other available USA topo map apps? • Real Navigation Power: Unlike other apps that simply display waypoints and routes on a map, iHikeGPS empowers you to do real navigation to those waypoints and along those routes while receiving crucial information such as Estimated Time of Arrival, current bearing, and remaining distance and elevation gain to intermediate and final destinations. Use iHikeGPS when you are on the trail and away from cell service. For your safety on the trail it always works no matter where you are hiking without requiring an Internet connection. • You can view elevation graphs of your Tracks and Routes with Waypoints, speed and % grade shown on them. • You can create, import, edit, and navigate both on routes based on a recorded or imported path, and on routes based on a series of waypoints. • There is never any confusion over what maps you have available offline. They are clearly listed and shown on an overview map. • iHikeGPS's code size is kept very small by efficient programming so in an emergency, you can download it easily even over a weak cell connection. • The current version of iHikeGPS runs on the latest devices and also on older devices with older versions of iOS , all the way back to devices such as the iPhone 6. • Check the App Privacy section. We don't know who you are when you are using iHikeGPS. We never send your current location or your recorded track to our servers. Hence we cannot and don't use your location data. We cannot and don't provide your location data to anyone else. Unlike other mapping apps that profit from using your location data in ways that do not keep it private, iHikeGPS maintains the highest level of data confidentially. Posted on YouTube: "On that day I was using iHikeGPS app to track… When I'm doing any exploration hike, this is the app I would always use to make sure I will be able to return to my car. I've encounter dead zone areas where there's no internet signal, some apps will freeze and stop working… I would not rely on using those … apps for exploration hikes. As basic iHikeGPS appears to be, it continues to work flawless without internet. To this day I continue to use iHikeGPS for certainty and survival." - Carlos in California

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User reviews

Fantastic

It is easy to configure and use. I have used it over 15 years. Solid and dependable. Internet is only needed to download USFS and/or USGS topographic maps of your choice, which are stored on your iPhone. All operating features are completely useable in Airplane mode. Waypoints, GoTo, Tracks, Routes. Multiple Waypoints shown on your map screen. Help info is stored on your device. ihikeGPS is the Winner!
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Works great except

Why would all my downloaded maps disappear in a fall? Seems pretty strange, I’m hiking, phone thinks I fell and my maps are deleted. That needs a fix.

Lots of choices

This app allows you to do many different things. The help menu that’s available in the app can be confusing, at least for me, however in you look up the app in your browser, then you can scroll through the menu and find what to do. I wanted to delete some track segments and using the info in the browser version I was able to remove just the segments I wanted and not the whole track.
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Good Navigation App

Have used this in the backcountry with 24k USFS maps with great results.

There is one feature that I wish this app had:

Folder structure for Routes and Waypoints.

Dealing with dozens of GPX files and Waypoints would be easier if there was the ability to create folders/subfolders for organization instead of the current flat file system.
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Not useful

Good screenshots but bad resolution. Not good for hiking or anything else.

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FAQ

What does iHikeGPS do?

iHikeGPS turns your iPhone or iPad into a high-performance GPS receiver. It provides access to detailed offline topographic maps for the USA and Southern Canada, allowing you to navigate, record tracks, and manage routes even without a cell signal. It's designed to be your ultimate companion for outdoor activities.

What are the key features of iHikeGPS?

Key features include offline topographic map display (USGS, USFS, Canadian), GPS track recording with trip timer and odometer, route navigation with ETA, waypoint creation and management, elevation graphing, and the ability to print and share map images with your recorded data. It also offers sun and moon position tracking and distance measurement tools.

How much does iHikeGPS cost?

The app is available for a one-time low price, with everything included. There are no sign-ups, ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases required. This pricing model ensures you get full access to all features and maps without ongoing costs.

What maps are included with iHikeGPS?

The app includes detailed offline topographic maps for the entire USA, including USGS 24K, 100K, and 250K maps, as well as US Forest Service FSTopo 24K maps. It also offers National Resources Canada 50K maps for areas south of 50° latitude, with extended coverage in some provinces. These maps can be downloaded for use in areas with no cell service.

Can I use iHikeGPS without a cell signal?

Yes, iHikeGPS is specifically designed to function in remote areas with no cell signal. By downloading the topographic maps beforehand, you can use the device's GPS receiver to track your location, navigate routes, and record your tracks offline. This makes it a reliable tool for backcountry adventures.