# VT Trails

> Vermont trail navigation with offline topographic maps and detailed route information. (iPhone/iPad app by Walk About Apps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vt-trails/id594984642 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Walk About Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/480229755)
- Category: Navigation, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 85 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-02-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vt-trails/id594984642/reviews.md

## What is VT Trails?

VT Trails is built to take you to and from the most scenic vistas in Vermont with style and confidence. This app boasts statewide USGS topographic maps, over 2,000 labeled hiking, walking and biking trails and a high accuracy track of Vermont's Long Trail with 600+ points of interest gathered by through hikers. 
    Statewide USGS topographic maps are stored on your device, so go ahead and turn on airplane mode to extend battery life and boot up the GPS only when you need it to pinpoint your location.
    The convenient mileage menu calculates distance between any two points on the map and integrates with an interactive profile graph of the Long Trail to show elevation gain/loss over Vermont’s highest peaks.


Detailed List of Features:

Statewide:
-Statewide USGS topographic maps stored on your phone. No cell coverage needed!
-Over 2,000 labeled hiking, walking and biking trails.
-A mileage calculator for trip planning.
-Place search powered by Google.

Long Trail Focused:
-A highly detailed track of Vermont's longest hiking trail.
-Super high detail USGS topographic maps (1:24,000 scale) flanking the trail.
-A trail mileage and elevation calculator.
-Shelters, official and unofficial, with descriptive photos.
-An interactive profile view showing elevation, trail intersections and points of interest.
-100+ water sources categorized as rivers, streams and ponds.
-Hundreds more waypoints including: tent sights, views, fire pits, parking, summits, towers and gaps.


A selection of over 50 major side trails accessing the LT can be added to the map with the flick of a switch, guiding you with ease to the most scenic locations in Vermont.

Any stream near the LT and big enough to wedge the mouth of your water bottle into has been marked to keep through hikers informed and hydrated.

65 trailside shelters, ski lodges and shacks have been included with descriptive photos and shelters subject to midsummer fees are labeled as such.

## Key features

- Statewide USGS topographic maps
- Over 2,000 labeled trails
- Offline map storage
- Mileage calculator
- Long Trail detailed track
- Elevation profile graph
- Points of interest markers

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vt-trails/id594984642/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Useful long trail app

*2013-09-18*

I am an avid backpacker here in NH and decided to section hike the long trail. The map that places like EMS sells does not have enough detail in my opinion, so I picked up this app as a supplement to my map. 

The maps are large downloads, but necessary since cell service is sketchy at best on trail. The app works great without any issues thus far. I really like its ability to calculate distances and elevation gains and losses by dropping two markers. I found this very useful when I had been hiking for a while and I wanted to know exactly what distance was left to the shelter or summit, etc...

Battery life is still the biggest issue with using the iPhone on trail, however, if you take it in and out of airplane mode as you use it your battery should easily last 5 days.

## Frequently asked questions about VT Trails

### What is VT Trails?

VT Trails is a free navigation app designed for exploring Vermont's scenic vistas. It provides statewide USGS topographic maps and over 2,000 labeled hiking, walking, and biking trails.

### Does VT Trails work offline?

Yes, VT Trails allows you to store statewide USGS topographic maps on your device. This means you can use the app and its GPS features even when you have no cell coverage or are in airplane mode.

### What kind of trail information does VT Trails offer?

VT Trails offers a highly detailed track of Vermont's Long Trail, including over 600 points of interest gathered by through hikers. It also marks over 100 water sources and includes descriptive photos for 65 trailside shelters.

### Can I plan my hikes with VT Trails?

Yes, VT Trails includes a convenient mileage menu that calculates the distance between any two points on the map. It also integrates with an interactive profile graph of the Long Trail to show elevation gain and loss.

### What devices support VT Trails?

VT Trails is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was released on February 8, 2013, and its latest version is 2.3, last updated on October 14, 2014.

### What is the age rating for VT Trails?

VT Trails has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app is developed by Walk About Apps.

### How accurate are the maps in VT Trails?

The app boasts statewide USGS topographic maps and offers super high detail USGS topographic maps (1:24,000 scale) flanking the Long Trail. It also provides a high accuracy track of Vermont's Long Trail.

### Does VT Trails have ads?

No, VT Trails does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application with no in-app purchases or ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2014-10-14

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

-A new look for iOS 8.
-Bug fixes and usability improvements.

### 2.2 — 2014-10-01

Updates for iOS 8.

### 2.1 — 2014-02-27

-Minor bug squashing.

### 2.0 — 2013-12-13

- Trail labels. Tap any trail to view its name.
- Enhanced POI searching. Search any peak, trail, pond et. to center it on the map.

### 1.31 — 2013-10-15

- Minor bug fixes

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