# Sufferfest Hiking — Long distance group hiking

> Group hiking navigation app for sharing routes and live location tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Beall.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sufferfest-hiking/id6458001902 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Beall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701036446)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-08-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sufferfest-hiking/id6458001902/reviews.md

## What is Sufferfest Hiking?

Sufferfest helps hiking crews plan hard days out together — share the route, know where everyone stands, and keep the whole team on the same page.

Key Features:

Shared Routes: Easily sync and share your hiking routes with your group, so everyone stays on track.

Along-the-Route Weather: See temperature, rain, and wind forecast hour-by-hour along your actual route — powered by Apple Weather — so you know what the trail holds before you go.

Live Location: Get pinpointed on a preloaded route without continuous GPS tracking. Know where you are and how much further to go.

Low Battery Use: Designed to sip battery, so you can focus on the hike without worrying about your phone dying.

Team Coordination: RSVP to trips, see the roster at a glance, share planning notes, and sign trip waivers right in the app.

Multi-Event Trips: Bundle several outings into one trip — a Saturday summit and a Sunday canyon — each with its own route, map, and stats.

Planning Made Easy: Use built-in polls to make collaborative decisions and plan your hikes together.

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Please Note:

Not a Track Recorder: While we use GPS to align you with a preloaded route, the app doesn't record tracks.

Not a Route Designer: Design your GPX routes with other tools and simply import them here.

GPX Exclusive: We focus on quality experiences and currently support only GPX route files for import.

## Key features

- Shared route syncing
- Live location on preloaded routes
- Low battery consumption
- Collaborative hike planning polls
- GPX route import

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sufferfest-hiking/id6458001902/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best hiking app ever

*2024-05-25*

SO much better than Gaia or all trails. Shows your progress that you can follow the entire hike with elevation climbs that you can follow as you complete. How did anyone survive massive hikes before this app?

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2024-04-17*

So simple to use. Very helpful and very well designed.

### 5/5 — The best hiking app!!

*2024-04-17*

Simply amazing app - so rich with features. Bravo!

### 5/5 — Everything you need to organize group hikes

*2024-04-17*

Most amazing app that ties together an entire hiking trip for people arriving from all different locations.   Indispensable on the trail too

### 5/5 — Great app

*2023-11-06*

I did have a hard time downloading map and data for off grid use.  User error 
Otherwise perfect

### 5/5 — Sufferfest app

*2023-10-23*

Great app. Lots of cool features. Definite must have if coordinating a group effort

### 5/5 — Loving it

*2023-10-22*

Real time tracking over course elevation profile is handy. Thoughtful layout and easy to use.

### 5/5 — Profile feature and added locations

*2023-10-22*

This app performed beautifully the first time I used it on a long hike, which was right after the app was rolled out. And it has only gotten better. You can see your progress on the elevation profile, which you can’t do on Gaia or AllTrails, and you can add locations like places where you can get water.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2023-10-22*

This comes thru in the clutch. Provides a triangulation of data valuable for any serious Sufferfester.

### 5/5 — Suffer on the trail not with your tech

*2023-10-22*

I was with 40 guys and we did 40 miles in one day in the Tetons and this is all we relied on to see us through and it was brilliant. It was crafted for people who don’t need the fluff and want to focus on the trail ahead, and the glories around them without wasting any time or effort in the process

## Frequently asked questions about Sufferfest Hiking

### How does Sufferfest Hiking help with group hikes?

Sufferfest Hiking allows you to easily sync and share your hiking routes with friends, ensuring everyone stays on track. It also provides live location updates on a preloaded route, so you always know where you are and how much further you have to go.

### Does Sufferfest Hiking record my hiking tracks?

No, Sufferfest Hiking is not a track recorder. While it uses GPS to align you with a preloaded route, it does not record your actual hiking path.

### Can I design my own routes within Sufferfest Hiking?

Sufferfest Hiking is not a route designer. You should design your GPX routes using other tools and then import them into the app for navigation.

### What kind of route files does Sufferfest Hiking support?

Sufferfest Hiking is GPX exclusive, meaning it currently only supports GPX route files for import. This focus ensures a high-quality navigation experience.

### How does Sufferfest Hiking manage battery usage?

The app is specifically designed to consume the least amount of battery possible. This allows users to focus on their hike without worrying about their phone's power levels.

### What devices is Sufferfest Hiking available on?

Sufferfest Hiking is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Sufferfest Hiking updated?

The latest version, 0.3.5, was released on 2025-06-05, indicating recent development and updates. The app was first released on 2023-08-25.

### What is the user feedback like for Sufferfest Hiking?

Sufferfest Hiking has received excellent user feedback, boasting a perfect 5.0-star rating from 39 reviews. This suggests a high level of user satisfaction with its features and performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.4.3 — 2026-07-23

- Electronic waivers — sign adult or minor forms right in the app, get an emailed PDF copy, and never get blocked from RSVPing. Organizers get a signed / not-signed report.
- Along-the-route weather — hourly temperature, rain, and wind charted against your actual route, powered by Apple Weather, now handled for multi-event trips.
- Multi-event trips — one trip can hold several events, each with its own route, map, and stats.
- Easier multi-day navigation — open a day in place on the Logistics tab, and switch days right on the map.
- Redesigned Team Roster — bigger photos, a ring showing who's In or Maybe, and badges for waiver and off-grid texting status.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.
- Come Prepared with gear recommendations 
- Improved elevation views with zoom

### 0.3.5 — 2025-06-05

Added international airport codes

### 0.3.4 — 2024-09-23

- Display lat/lon coordinates in hiker location report
- Fixed bug in Travel Info form that always asked to save
- Minor UI improvements to Teams page

### 0.3.3 — 2024-09-19

- Improved map UI
- Expense summary report

### 0.3.2 — 2024-08-19

Current release:

0.3.2
Minor UI enhancements

0.3.1 
- Team message feed & comment system
- Notifications with tap-to-page
- Report interface rebuild
- Simple support for badges

Previous releases:

0.3.0
- Updated user interface with a bottom navigation bar
- Group expense form
- Reminder when profile is incomplete
- Export team roster as .vcf
- Improved travel form

0.3.1:
- Team message feed & comment system
- Notifications with tap-to-page
- Report interface rebuild
- Simple support for badges

Previous release:

0.3.0
- Updated user interface with a bottom navigation bar
- Group expense form
- Reminder when profile is incomplete
- Export team roster as .vcf
- Improved travel form

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