onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App

onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App

Hiking, Skiing & Biking Maps

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 9, 2020
  • July 14, 2026
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Navigate the backcountry with offline maps and GPS tracking for hiking, skiing, and biking. Discover new trails, plan routes, and access detailed terrain data, weather forecasts, and hazard information. Your ultimate companion for outdoor adventures, even without cell service.

Offline 3D, LiDAR-based topo maps
Activity-specific Map Modes
Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) maps
Weather and wind forecasts
Custom route planning with snap-to-trail
Distance and elevation measurement
Breadcrumb trail tracking
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What's New in onX Backcountry

26.27.0

July 14, 2026

We improved user experience with a few bug fixes as well as preparing the app for future feature updates.

Subscription plans

Backcountry Premium Yearly

Explore trails & navigate offline topo maps

$29.991 Year
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Charts

Top Grossing

📈 28+1

Navigation

This app rose +1 position in Navigation chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

Top Free

📈 40+1

Navigation

This app rose +1 position in Navigation chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

Events

Read more about Active Wildfire & Smoke Layer

Active Wildfire & Smoke Layer

View wildfire hotspots and monitor traveling smoke

Jul 6, 2026 Aug 6, 2026

Read more about onX Backcountry UI Refresh

onX Backcountry UI Refresh

Activity Mode, Tools, and Weather have a new home.

May 22, 2026 Jun 22, 2026

Read more about LiDAR Topo Basemaps

LiDAR Topo Basemaps

Navigate complex terrain with better maps.

Apr 22, 2026 May 23, 2026

User reviews

Happy!

So many great features and easy to use!

Terrible System

You cannot build routes in app. It almost seems like the app does whatever it wants and makes random points on the map when building a route. It will not let you remove random points and it will not let you build a route from where you are. Pointless feature in the app that only annoys you when you try to use it. Not happy with this app.
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Bait and switch

I downloaded and set up a one year elite for $80. When I logged into the app it showed me an offer for $40. When I clicked on it, it said I was already subscribed. So why didn’t I get the offer when signing up?

Don’t Give Money to VC Clowns

The app constantly nagged me for a review even after I stupidly paid for a subscription just to get access to public information that you can get for free at sites like OpenTrailMap.us, so here’s my review: don’t pay for this. These clowns bought the REI Hiking Project, MTB Project, Powder Project, Trail Run Project, and Mountain Project, then OnX acquired them and ruined them all with their subscription plans that they gate everything behind. Everyone who contributed anything to these just gave free value to capitalist pigs. Don’t support this and use something open source instead.
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Misleading

Signed up for their year promo deal only to find out they scam you to pay more money for the options you believe your getting in the advertising, but aren’t there!

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes when logging out without internet

Bug

Offline maps not always working as expected

Bug

Elevation data missing or incorrect

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add more Canadian trails and content

Feature

Improve route planning and waypoint tools

Feature

Integrate with wearable devices

Feature

Provide more detailed slope and aspect information

Feature

Allow easier subscription cancellation

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FAQ

What does onX Backcountry do?

onX Backcountry is an offline GPS mapping and navigation app designed for outdoor recreation. It allows users to discover trails, plan routes, and navigate confidently through hiking, backcountry skiing, and mountain biking activities, even without cell service.

What are the key features of onX Backcountry?

Key features include offline 3D and LiDAR-based topographic maps, activity-specific map modes for hiking and skiing, Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) maps, weather and wind forecasts, custom route planning with snap-to-trail functionality, distance and elevation measurement, and breadcrumb trail tracking.

How much does onX Backcountry cost?

The app offers a free trial for its Elite features. While the app itself can be downloaded and used with some basic functionality, advanced features and full access to maps and data require a subscription, which is available through in-app purchases.

What kind of maps does onX Backcountry offer?

The app provides high-definition topographic maps, satellite imagery, and hybrid basemaps. It also features specialized maps like 3D LiDAR-based topo maps, Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) maps, and recent snow imagery, all of which can be downloaded for offline use.

Who is onX Backcountry for?

This app is ideal for hikers, backcountry skiers, snowboarders, and mountain bikers who venture into remote areas. It's for anyone who needs reliable offline navigation, detailed terrain analysis, and safety information like avalanche forecasts and hazard layers.