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onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App

onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App

Offline Hiking & Biking Maps

6.1K ratings
472 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 9, 2020
  • July 28, 2026

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Developer

onXmaps, Inc.
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About

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 users say

Summarized from real user reviews of onX Backcountry. Based on 6.1K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Navigation app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great mapping features
  • 👍Intuitive user interface
  • 🗺️Offline maps work well
  • 📍Accurate GPS tracking
  • 🤝Excellent customer service

Negative things

  • 🇨🇦Limited content for Canada
  • 🚫Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🔢Lacks metric units
  • 🔋Battery draining issues
  • 🗺️Inaccurate elevation data
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What's New in onX Backcountry

26.29.0

July 28, 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
How to cancel onX Backcountry subscription ⁉️

Charts

Top Grossing

📊 24

Navigation

The app has maintained its position at 24 recently.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

Top Free

📉 40-2

Navigation

This app dropped -2 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

Events

Read more about Active Wildfire & Smoke Layer
Event EndedMajor Update

Active Wildfire & Smoke Layer

View wildfire hotspots and monitor traveling smoke

Jul 6, 2026 — Aug 6, 2026

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Read more about onX Backcountry UI Refresh
Event EndedMajor Update

onX Backcountry UI Refresh

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

May 22, 2026 — Jun 22, 2026

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Read more about LiDAR Topo Basemaps
Event EndedMajor Update

LiDAR Topo Basemaps

Navigate complex terrain with better maps.

Apr 22, 2026 — May 23, 2026

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User reviews

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Just

Pay for it.
Jimmy rawJimmy raw

Great mapping

Super user friendly and nice interface. Great features and I love all the different sports!
Jeze FabJeze Fab

Data grab

Them moment you open the app they are asking to register. No trail period. Straight to the data grab
cocppcocpp

Great for urbex

good offline maps and gives you elevation levels and stuff ik it’s mostly used for hiking but also another good use for the app
ad360153ad360153

Not as good as Far out app

The reason I downloaded it was I kept seeing the ads they push in youtube. I tried it. Not impressive. Far out is way better. But apparently they push in youtube too much, and much of my subscription money would go to the youtubers than actually making the app better. Would not recommend.
DixashreeDixashree
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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

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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.