# TrailLegs: GPS Thru-Hike Maps — More Miles, Less Hassle.

> Offline GPS maps and curated long-distance hiking routes for thru-hikers. (iPhone/iPad app by Menno Lammerts van Bueren.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traillegs-gps-thru-hike-maps/id6746136381 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Menno Lammerts van Bueren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815341298)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 84 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traillegs-gps-thru-hike-maps/id6746136381/reviews.md

## What is TrailLegs?

Why TrailLegs?
The all-in-one app built by thru-hikers for thru-hikers with the best curated long-distance hikes. Trail-tested offline flexibility.

Offline Flexibility
Because you know most of the time there is no reception, and even if there is, you want to save your battery in airplane mode. And you'll probably start with a plan that becomes obsolete after a couple of days, due to weather, injury, wildfire closures, or whatever reason.  So you need to be flexible and take it day by day.
Features
- Offline (3D) map with points of interest (POIs), like water sources, resupply points, huts (including occupation where available), camp spots, groceries, and many more.
- Intuitive cross-hair with distance marker and measure tool, to plan your upcoming stage on the fly, including distance, total climb, and elevation screen.
- Create/Import/Export custom deviations
- Multi-day planning tool
- Benefit from, and support other hikers on the same trail by adding waypoints and submitting reports & remarks to existing POIs.
Online updates, stored for offline use.
When you are online for a couple of minutes, you want to update and store relevant info for offline use during the days ahead.
Features
- weather forecasts & warnings by multi-stage and planned days, precipitation radar, snow depths, wildfires, guard dogs, trail closures, etc.
- Benefit from, and support other hikers on the trail by adding waypoints and submitting reports & remarks to existing POIs (you are able to submit offline and will sync the next time you are online).
- Create your own Trail Family and stay in touch with your trail buddies during your hiking day. Set a meeting point, see where your buddies are on the map, leave a message for them.

 Only the best thru-hikes and long-distance hikes
Of course you know there are many navigation apps that offer trails, but you also know that most of them try to be everything for everyone, which just isn't for you, because you need to focus only on the best long-distance hikes. So you can just follow the red line without irrelevant features or distractions from other non-verified routes on your map.
Features
- Download from inside the app new and updated trails from Europe to New Zealand, including the new and classic Via Alpina, GR20, GR10/11/HRP, Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), Walker's Haute Route, Tour des Combins, Kungsleden, West Highland Way (WHW), the US Triple Crown (PCT/CDT/AT), Te Araroa, and many more.
For the full list, see: https://traillegs.app/trails.html. New routes added regularly (also on request).
Subscription Plans
- FREE OFFLINE MAP: Tour du Mont-Blanc (TMB)
- FREE 7 DAY TRIAL WITH ALL TRAILS AND ALL PRO FEATURES.
- Trail Access: €4.99/month or €9.99/year. All Trails with offline maps
- Pro: €19.99/year. Adds trail measurement, Custom routes, Import/Export GPX, Planner, snow overlays, extended weather forecasts, rain radar, and setup trail family. 
Happy Trails!

TrailLegs,
More Miles, Less Hassle

## Key features

- Offline 3D maps with POIs
- Intuitive distance and elevation planning tools
- Create/Import/Export custom deviations
- Multi-day planning
- Real-time weather forecasts and warnings
- Trail Family for group communication
- Curated long-distance hikes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trail Legs Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Trail Access Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Trail Access Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traillegs-gps-thru-hike-maps/id6746136381/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Incredible resource on the Via Alpina (and future trails)

*2026-08-09*

So grateful for this app, which centralized route planning and made finding / taking alternates very easy while I was on the Via Alpina. There is alr a strong user base building up community reports for the Via Alpina (and other trails, esp in EU) which means there are helpful waypoints for planning water carries, town stops / resupplies, finding spots to camp, etc. And we were able to use trail family features to keep track of friends along the way. There are also useful features that don’t depend on user base, like elevation profiles, planning custom routes, weather (more accurate than Garmin), an guard dog territories, VERY nice to reference all in one place. I’m really happy to have had this for 2000km+ on the VA through 8 countries, and plan to use this for future trails too (Te Aroroa, next hopefully). Also really appreciate how responsive to feedback the developer has been - thanks Menno!

## Frequently asked questions about TrailLegs

### What is the short name for TrailLegs: GPS Thru-Hike Maps?

The short name for TrailLegs: GPS Thru-Hike Maps is TrailLegs.

### Does TrailLegs have ads?

No, TrailLegs does not contain advertisements. It is an ad-free application.

### What are the subscription options for TrailLegs?

TrailLegs offers a 'Trail Access' subscription for €4.99/month or €9.99/year, providing all trails with offline maps. The 'Pro' subscription is €19.99/year and includes advanced features like trail measurement, custom routes, GPX import/export, and extended weather forecasts.

### How often is TrailLegs updated?

TrailLegs was last updated on August 17, 2026, with version 2.4.0. New routes are added regularly, and updates are stored for offline use.

### What devices does TrailLegs support?

TrailLegs is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### What is the age rating for TrailLegs?

TrailLegs has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I try TrailLegs before subscribing?

Yes, TrailLegs offers a free 7-day trial that includes access to all trails and pro features.

### How does TrailLegs compare to other navigation apps?

TrailLegs focuses specifically on curated long-distance hikes, differentiating itself from apps that try to be everything for everyone. It prioritizes verified routes and essential features for thru-hikers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.0 — 2026-09-02

Bug fixes

### 2.4.0 — 2026-08-17

A fresh forest-green look across the app, and a big new way to hike together: Trail Family. Create or join a private group of up to 8 hikers for shared chat, meetup pins on the map, and GPX route sharing with optional live location sharing between members.

Also new:
- Heading-up compass mode — rotate the map to match your direction of travel
- Pick your own path on route variants — distance, elevation, and reports follow your choice
- Elevation screen with color coding for steepness.
- A new trail message board to ask questions and swap tips with other hikers
- Edit or delete your own trail reports
- Dozens of reliability fixes for offline maps and the elevation profile

### 2.3.0 — 2026-07-08

New:
- Submit and benefit from community trail updates that are easier to follow across multi-section routes.
- Intuitive day planning with measuring tools, saved custom detours, GPX import/export, editable waypoints, and your own routes on the map.  
- Richer waypoint detail for water sources, huts, resupply, facilities, access points, trail towns, and route services.
- Elevation grading and climb tools to help pace sustained climbs.
- More trail-aware weather context: forecasts, official warnings, snow cover and depth, precipitation radar, wildfire overlays, and guardian-dog areas.

Bug fixes:
- More reliable offline route downloads and map handling on long trails and large route packs.
- Refinements across maps, downloads, route data, report sheets, and app flows.
- Some under-the-hood fixes

### 2.2.0 — 2026-06-13

We are always improving TrailLegs with new features, performance upgrades, and fixes. Thanks for hiking with us. More miles, less hassle.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-06-02

We are always improving TrailLegs with new features, performance upgrades, and fixes. Thanks for hiking with us. More miles, less hassle.

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