# Trailforks: Offline Bike Maps — Routes for MTB, Biking, Hiking

> Comprehensive trail database and offline mapping for outdoor enthusiasts. (iPhone/iPad app by Outside Interactive Canada, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailforks-offline-bike-maps/id987986743 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Outside Interactive Canada, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/957531783)
- Category: Navigation, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 16,228 App Store ratings · 870 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 305 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian Bokmål and 7 more
- Released: 2015-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailforks-offline-bike-maps/id987986743/reviews.md

## What is Trailforks?

Trailforks is a trail database & map with over 650,000 trails.  Users can contribute data and then local trail associations have the control to approve & curate the data. 

Get 14 days of free app use, then upgrade to Trailforks Pro to unlock the map world-wide. Otherwise continue to use the map in your local area for free.

App Features:
- The largest database of mountain bike trails in the world, including thousands of biking related POI's
- Offline trail maps and info. Region updates are incremental and fast
- See your GPS location on the map, for trail navigation
- Record your GPS location during ride creating a track
- Display trail & route elevation profiles and 'scrub' along them to see the location on the map
- View local routes that users have created
- View trail logs from users and discover how to explore a new trail
- Automatic trail routing from your location (or nearest parking lot), to the trailhead of your choosing
- Sync and view your saved plans from the Trailforks website
- Follow race course routes including colored stages and checkpoints
- Lookup region & trail info including routes, photos, videos & more
- Use your phone’s compass to orientate the map in the direction you’re facing
- View trail status & reports! Always be informed of up-to-date trail conditions & closures
- Submit trail reports & conditions from the app, including taking photos of trail issues
- Support the areas you ride, by donating 'Trail Karma'
- View nearby bike shops on the map, quick links for directions or phoning the shop
- View trails on map color coded by popularity
- Mountain biking heatmap!
- View custom worldwide topo maps designed for outdoor trail activities

The Trailforks app is your mobile companion to the Trailforks website. It allows you to download offline trail maps for use on your rides!

Terms of Use: https://www.trailforks.com/about/tou/?source=tfapp&app=1 and https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Extensive trail database
- Offline trail maps
- GPS navigation
- Ride tracking
- Trail condition reports
- Route planning
- Elevation profiles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trailforks Pro | $53.90 | per year |
| Trailforks Pro Early Adopter | $17.99 | per year |
| Outside+ | $89.90 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #114 in Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)
- #8 in Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of Trailforks?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate trail maps
- 📍 Offline GPS functionality
- 🗺️ Comprehensive trail database
- 🔍 Helpful trail details and conditions
- 🤝 Crowdsourced community contributions
- 🗺️ Useful for planning and discovering new trails

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Restricted access to features without subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app performance
- 🔁 Difficulty restoring/managing subscription
- 🗺️ Limited trail coverage in some regions
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience without subscription

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Login/authentication issues
- Inaccurate GPS location tracking
- Delayed or incomplete ride recording
- Inconsistent trail data and information

**Most requested features**

- Apple Watch app integration
- Improved offline map caching
- Better trail filtering and search options
- More frequent trail data updates
- Ability to report trail issues/changes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 870)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trailforks-offline-bike-maps/id987986743/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Trailforks

*2026-08-20, version 2026.4.5*

Always provides great places to go wherever you are

### 1/5 — Shady business practice

*2026-08-19, version 2026.4.5*

Trailforks used to be a great app even if you used the free version. So much so that everyone started to use it and it was THE option for adding and finding trails. Then they completely gutted the free version of the app and made it unusable. They increased their prices a bunch as well. Seems real shady

### 3/5 — Shows trails, meh on UI

*2026-08-18, version 2026.4.5*

It’s just ok.

### 5/5 — Good maps

*2026-08-16, version 2026.4.4*

Good maps stay up-to-date regularly doesn’t make you fill out a five paragraph essay to track a ride has a really good community behind it

### 5/5 — Best app for MTB

*2026-08-15, version 2026.4.4*

I used to pay for AllTrails but since I am using the app mostly for MTB, I prefer Trailforks

### 1/5 — 0 customer support

*2026-08-11, version 2026.4.4*

This is indeed my favorite mtb app out there, I've been using it for years.  It's great, until you have a problem!  Recently my app stopped working and saying "user has been deactivated" when I try to login. I have tried everything to login or reset my account, even tried to set up a new account which gave me a different error. I have reached out multiple times on 3 separate occasions for assistance from customer support. I receive an email with a ticket number indicating that they have received my request and will be in contact soon. I never receive any follow ups. I have reached out multiple times and always receive the confirmation email but never ANY support or solutions. If quality customer service is important to you I would look elsewhere.

### 1/5 — Very disappointed. It’s only “pseudo-free”—it’s practically impossible to use unless you pay for it.

*2026-08-09, version 2026.4.4*

Very disappointed. It’s only “pseudo-free”—it’s practically impossible to use unless you pay for it. Almost every click redirects you to a purchase page.

Don’t mislead people. Be honest and clearly state that it’s a paid app, because the free version is essentially unusable.

### 1/5 — Navigation sucks

*2026-08-08, version 2026.4.4*

I wanted an Apple Watch app that had a map function to help navigate new trails.  This failed.  No turn by turn alerts or instructions during routes.  No audible or haptic notifications for upcoming turns or notifications for being off route.  Frustrating to say the least!

### 1/5 — leider nicht mit Garmin Edge verwendbar

*2026-08-08*

sehr geehrtes Support Team, leider ist die App nur auf Englisch und nicht in Deutsch benutzbar. Ich habe mich mit meinem Apple Account angemeldet. Leider funktioniert das auf dem Edge nicht. Ich kann leider auch nicht finden nicht mal mit der KI wie man sich anmelden kann, dass das funktioniert.

### 5/5 — Super useful

*2026-08-08, version 2026.4.4*

Love this app. Helps us so much on trails

## Frequently asked questions about Trailforks

### What does Trailforks do?

Trailforks is a comprehensive trail database and mapping application. It provides users with access to over 650,000 trails worldwide, including detailed information, offline maps, and GPS navigation features. Users can also contribute data and view trail conditions.

### What are the key features of Trailforks?

Key features include the largest database of mountain bike trails, offline maps for navigation, GPS tracking to record rides, display of trail and route elevation profiles, and the ability to view local routes created by users. It also offers trail status updates and the option to submit trail reports.

### How much does Trailforks cost?

The app offers 14 days of free use. After the trial, users can upgrade to Trailforks Pro for worldwide map access. Alternatively, users can continue to use the map in their local area for free without upgrading.

### Is Trailforks compatible with my device?

The provided information does not specify device compatibility. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting it is available for smartphones and tablets. Users should check the app store for specific operating system requirements.

### What are common use cases for Trailforks?

Common use cases include planning and navigating mountain biking or hiking routes, discovering new trails in an area, checking current trail conditions and closures before heading out, and recording rides to track performance and share with others.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.4.5 — 2026-08-12

Activity Details: Better than ever!
- Cleaner section order, smooth swiping between the map & details screen
- Share a social image directly from your activity
- Elevation Charts, rebuilt: colored by trail surface & lift rides shown
- Tapping on the elevation chart highlights that spot on the map

Looking for direct translation?
- Highlight comments, titles, & descriptions to translate them in just one tap

Bug fixes:
- Saved Waypoints list fully loads
- Activity Detail fixes for iOS 17

### 2026.4.4 — 2026-06-29

Your Activity Details leveled up! All the new features, plus:
- Dive into pace/splits & best efforts
- Directly edit, delete, & share trail reports
- Discover trails in new regions
- Add Gear to your activity
- Copy, share, & translate titles in-app

Enhancements & Bug Fixes:
- Search with lat/lng
- Improved Apple Watch app stability
- Race routes render stage sections & POI's

### 2026.4.3 — 2026-06-19

Your Activity Details leveled up! All the new features, plus:
- Dive into pace/splits & best efforts
- Directly edit, delete, & share trail reports
- Discover trails in new regions
- Add Gear to your activity
- Copy, share, & translate titles in-app

Enhancements & Bug Fixes:
- Search with lat/lng
- Improved Apple Watch app stability
- Race routes render stage sections & POI's

### 2026.4.2 — 2026-05-26

Enhancements & Bug Fixes:
- Search & filter for activities
- Heatmap layer zoom levels now match what you see on trailforks.com
- New filters & functionality for badges and contests
- Tapping on a user's username & picture will bring up the user's profile

### 2026.4.1 — 2026-05-15

Be sure to check out the new activity details screen!
Enhancements & Bug Fixes:
- Trails render for re-downloaded regions on the Apple Watch

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