# San Diego Hikes

> GPS-enabled paper maps for San Diego hiking and biking trails. (iPhone/iPad app by ePi Rational, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/san-diego-hikes/id1072564926 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ePi Rational, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416401310)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-01-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/san-diego-hikes/id1072564926/reviews.md

## What is San Diego Hikes?

Paper Maps — Hike & Bike in San Diego's premier open space parks.  A Paper Map is needed for every trail.  

Use your GPS to see your location on the trail.

Features
— Topo maps and contour maps of San Diego Bike and Hike trails
— Contours in Imperial units (feet instead of meters)
— Hikes added for:
    — Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
    — Black Mountain Open Space Preserve
    — Mission Trails Regional Park
    — Mount Woodson
    — Iron Mountain
    — Daley Ranch/Lake Dixon



With over 7,000 acres, Mission Trails is one of the largest urban parks in the country, providing opportunities for recreation as well as native flora and fauna viewing.  Mission Trails is home to Cowles Mountain, East Fortuna Staging Area (Equestrian Staging Area), Kumeyaay Lake and Campground, Old Mission Dam Historic Site, Kwaay Paay Peak, and many additional areas to hike, bike, observe and explore.

Black Mountain Open Space Park is owned and managed by the City of San Diego and is made up of a series of chaparral and sage covered hills, ridges, and canyons. The park is currently 2,352 acres.

Mount Woodson and Iron Mountain are located in Poway.

Usage
— Pan to move
— Pinch to zoom
— Use two fingers to rotate
— Double-tap to zoom in one level
— Two-finger single-tap to zoom out one level
— Double-tap, long-pressing the second, then pan up and down to "quick zoom" (one hand mode)

Legal — 
This application and its supporting data are provided as a free service to hikers and bikers.  We believe the information, its presentation and the computations based upon it are accurate but they may contain errors.  This application and its supporting data are distributed in the hope they will be useful, but are conveyed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and without implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 

Publisher assumes no liability for safety or condition of roads or trails.  Map is not intended for navigational use and is not represented to be correct in every aspect. Consult federal, state, and local laws for current regulations.

Paper Maps — Hiking responsible since 2015.  Paper Maps is powered by Mapbox.  Maps use Mapbox GL with high performance vector based maps.

Black Mountain and Mission Trails maps are © City of San Diego

## Key features

- Paper maps for trails
- GPS location tracking
- Topo and contour maps
- Imperial units (feet)
- Hikes for popular parks
- Pan, zoom, and rotate controls

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/san-diego-hikes/id1072564926/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Safer San Diego Hikes

*2020-11-03*

I've used the San Diego Hikes app on three hikes over the last three weeks: Mount Woodson to see Potato Chip Rock, Cowles Mountain using the Mesa trail (backside - east side - of the mountain), and Lake Murray. 

It is an excellent app for the casual San Diego hiker. I knew where we were at all times on the Mount Woodson hike. It was our first time doing the hike, and I did not want to wander off on the wrong trail. 

A neat feature for Mission Trails is the park map is available in addition to the topo. The Black Mountain park map is another overlay option under the file folder icon.  

Lake Murray was more of a walk than a hike, but having the app was useful to answer the "when we will be at the end" question that tends to arise with my hiking partner.

For free, this is a must have app on your phone if you are exploring the many hiking options in San Diego. The maps are always on your phone, useful for the cell-free areas you run into on hikes. Thank you to the developer for making it available.

### 1/5 — Poor

*2020-04-25*

iPad version doesn’t work in landscape mode among other problems.

## Frequently asked questions about San Diego Hikes

### What parks are covered by San Diego Hikes?

San Diego Hikes covers major parks including Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, Black Mountain Open Space Preserve, Mission Trails Regional Park, Mount Woodson, Iron Mountain, and Daley Ranch/Lake Dixon.

### Does San Diego Hikes offer offline maps?

The description focuses on paper maps and GPS tracking, suggesting that the maps are available for use within the app, likely requiring a data connection for real-time GPS functionality. Offline map capabilities are not explicitly mentioned.

### What are the navigation controls in San Diego Hikes?

You can pan to move, pinch to zoom, use two fingers to rotate, double-tap to zoom in, and use a two-finger single-tap to zoom out. A quick zoom feature is also available with a double-tap and long-press.

### What is the accuracy of the maps in San Diego Hikes?

The publisher believes the information and computations are accurate but may contain errors. The map is not intended for navigational use and is not represented to be correct in every aspect. Users should consult official sources for current regulations.

### What devices does San Diego Hikes support?

San Diego Hikes is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is San Diego Hikes updated?

The latest version, 2.352.46, was released on June 21, 2017. This indicates the app has not been updated recently, which may be a concern for users seeking current trail information.

### What is the age rating for San Diego Hikes?

San Diego Hikes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals accompanied by adults.

### Is San Diego Hikes free to use?

Yes, San Diego Hikes is provided as a free service to hikers and bikers. There are no mentioned in-app purchases or subscription fees.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.352.46 — 2017-06-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

— Iron Mountain names researched and surveyed by the High Country West Walkabouts.
— This version includes performance improvements.

### 2.341.37 — 2017-03-17

— Update to the latest Black Mountain map from the City of San Diego
— Jas Arnold Trail for All People
— Manzanita Loop Trail
— Little Black Loop Trail
— Roadrunner Loop Trail
— Powered by Mapbox SDK iOS 3.4.1

### 2.340.36 — 2017-02-08

— New hikes added for:
— Daley Ranch
— Powered by Mapbox for iOS SDK 3.4.1

### 2.28 — 2016-06-09

— Topo maps and contour maps of San Diego Bike and Hike trails
— Contours in Imperial units (feet instead of meters)
— New hikes added for:
— Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
— Powered by Mapbox for iOS SDK 3.2.2

### 2.23 — 2016-05-23

— Topo maps and contour maps of San Diego Bike and Hike trails
— Contours in Imperial units (feet instead of meters)
— New hikes added for:
    — Black Mountain Open Space Preserve
    — Mission Trails Regional Park
    — Mount Woodson
    — Iron Mountain
— Freshened up the User Interface with book marks of key spots
— Improved offline maps
— Powered by Mapbox for iOS SDK 3.2.2
    — Maps totally rewritten with Mapbox GL styles used the highest performance vector based maps
— Powered by Open Street Maps

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