Best Appalachian Trail Apps

191+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you're new to appalachian trail or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 191+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Appalachian Trail Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1The A.T. GuideThe A.T. GuideFree2.7★ (15)NoNoJul 2026
2FarOut: Hike, Bike, PaddleFarOut: Hike, Bike, PaddleFree4.8★ (26K)YesYesJul 2026
3AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesJul 2026
4Appalachian Trail WeatherAppalachian Trail WeatherFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
5National Park Trail GuideNational Park Trail GuideFree4.5★ (1.5K)NoNoJul 2026
6Hiking ProjectHiking ProjectFree4.5★ (2K)NoNoJul 2026
7Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsGaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsFree4.8★ (32K)NoYesJul 2026
8Walk the DistanceWalk the DistanceFree4.8★ (1.3K)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Appalachian Trail

The A.T. Guide#1

The A.T. Guide by The A.T. Guide

Official Awol Guide PDF App
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
2.7(15 ratings)
Free
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This app provides comprehensive digital guidebooks for the Appalachian Trail, featuring detailed maps, landmark information, and service listings. It allows offline access to essential trail data, making it an indispensable tool for hikers planning their journey.

FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle#2

FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle by Atlas Guides DE, Inc.

Hiking, Biking, & Paddling
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(26K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#37in Navigation
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This app provides reliable offline navigation for long-distance adventures like hiking, biking, and paddling. It offers trusted trail data, detailed waypoint information, and a check-in feature to share your location with loved ones. Explore the world with confidence, even in remote areas.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent navigation tool
  • 👍 Helpful user comments
  • 💡 Offline maps and GPS functionality
  • 🚀 Detailed trail information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app after recent updates
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • ⚠️ Outdated or missing trail information
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run#3

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run by AllTrails, Inc.

GPS Hiking & Biking Trail Maps
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😐(1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Health & Fitness
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Discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for hiking, biking, and running. Find detailed reviews, plan your adventures with GPS and offline maps, and share your experiences with a community of outdoor enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent for finding and tracking trails
  • 📍 Accurate GPS and offline maps
  • 📸 Helpful user-submitted photos and reviews
  • 🗺️ Wide selection of trails

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface changes

More Appalachian Trail apps to explore

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Appalachian Trail Weather
Appalachian Trail Weather
Appalachian Trail Weather
by Benjamin Emery Farthing
Free

Get precise weather forecasts for specific locations along the Appalachian Trail, including shelters and waypoints. Access saved forecasts offline, even without a signal, to make informed decisions about your hike.

Trail-specific forecastsWaypoint weather reportsOffline forecast access
☀️ Weather
(1)
free
5
National Park Trail Guide
National Park Trail Guide
National Park Trail Guide
National parks guide and maps
Free

Discover and explore national parks with detailed trail information, offline maps, and live GPS tracking. Plan your perfect trip with hike difficulty ratings, curated lists, and essential park insights. Never get lost and find family-friendly trails or hidden gems.

Offline trail data and descriptionsLive GPS position on terrain/satellite mapsHike search by map or curated lists
✈️ Travel
(1.5K)
free
6
Hiking Project
Hiking Project
Hiking Project
by Adventure Projects Inc.
Free

Discover and navigate over 74,000 miles of trails with detailed GPS route information, elevation profiles, and high-resolution maps. Find featured hikes near you or in a searched area, with insights from local experts. Download trails for offline use, ensuring you can explore even without cell reception.

GPS route informationElevation profilesInteractive trail maps
⚽ Sports
(2K)
free
7
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Hiking, Overlanding, Camping
Free

Discover trails, campsites, and routes with detailed topographic maps and GPS navigation. Plan your adventures with offline maps, weather updates, and distance tracking. Explore hiking, off-roading, camping, and skiing with this comprehensive outdoor companion.

Topographic mapsGPS navigationOffline maps
🗺️ Navigation
(32K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Walk the Distance
Walk the Distance
Walk the Distance
Step Challenge Walking Tracker
Free

Turn your daily steps into an adventure by walking iconic trails virtually. Track your progress on real maps, unlock checkpoints, and compete with friends. Ideal for fitness goals, weight loss, or building a walking habit.

Walk iconic virtual trailsSyncs with Apple Health, Fitbit, GarminUnlock real waypoints and landmarks
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Hiking Trails - Walk,Hike,Maps
Hiking Trails - Walk,Hike,Maps
Hiking Trails - Walk,Hike,Maps
Hiking Trails & GPS Navigation
Free

Explore curated hiking paths with detailed route information and real-time GPS navigation. Access offline maps and track your progress with achievements. Enjoy multilingual support for safer outdoor adventures.

Curated hiking trailsDetailed route informationReal-time GPS navigation
🔧 Utilities
(14)
ad-supported
10
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App
Hiking, Skiing & Biking Maps
Free

Navigate the backcountry with offline maps and GPS tracking for hiking, skiing, and biking. Discover new trails, plan routes, and access detailed terrain data, weather forecasts, and hazard information. Your ultimate companion for outdoor adventures, even without cell service.

Offline 3D, LiDAR-based topo mapsActivity-specific Map ModesAvalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) maps
🗺️ Navigation
(6K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Garmin Explore™
Garmin Explore™
Garmin Explore™
Explore with a Garmin device
Free

Navigate off-grid with this app, which pairs with a compatible Garmin device for trip planning, mapping, and navigation even without Wi-Fi or cellular service. Plan routes, download maps for offline use, and sync data to the cloud.

Off-grid navigationTrip planningOffline map downloads
🗺️ Navigation
(928)
free
12
TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk
TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk
TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk
Trail Maps Finder & Biking GPS
Free

Discover and navigate over 40,000 miles of trails across the US for biking, running, and walking. Find detailed maps, GPS directions, user reviews, and amenities to plan your next outdoor adventure.

Discover 40,000+ miles of trailsDetailed trail mapsGPS navigation and tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(7.4K)
freemium
13
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps
Offline Maps & GPS Navigation
Free

Plan and execute backcountry adventures with offline topographic maps and GPS navigation. Features include route building, waypoints, land boundaries, and on-trail tools. Integrates with Apple Watch and CarPlay for seamless outdoor exploration.

Offline topographic mapsSmart route buildingWaypoints and proximity alerts
🗺️ Navigation
(9.2K)
freemium
14
Hiker's Logbook
Hiker's Logbook
Hiker's Logbook
A Journal for Thru-Hikers
Free

This app helps long-distance hikers meticulously document their journeys. It allows users to track daily miles, weather, and unique statistics like zero days and shower streaks. The app supports numerous famous trails and enables exporting your entire logbook as a PDF for lasting memories.

Track daily miles and hike detailsMonitor weather with custom locationsCalculate statistics like zero days and streaks
🌟 Lifestyle
(24)
free with in-app purchases
15
Backroads of Appalachia
Backroads of Appalachia
Backroads of Appalachia
by Red Pixel Studios, Inc.
Free

Discover scenic Appalachian highways perfect for driving or riding. This app supports economic development and job training in impoverished Appalachian communities by encouraging exploration of local businesses and communities along the routes.

Scenic highway routesMotorsports tourism focusEconomic development support
✈️ Travel
(14)
free
16
Wikiloc - Trails of the World
Wikiloc - Trails of the World
Wikiloc - Trails of the World
Hiking, bike, trekking
Free

Discover and record millions of outdoor trails worldwide for hiking, biking, and more. Enjoy offline maps and GPS navigation. Premium features include route planning, 3D maps, and live tracking.

Discover millions of outdoor trailsRecord your own routes with waypointsOffline topographic maps
🗺️ Navigation
(5.2K)
freemium
17
Shenandoah GPS Audio Tour
Shenandoah GPS Audio Tour
Shenandoah GPS Audio Tour
Skyline Drive Scenic Guide
Free

Explore Shenandoah National Park with a self-guided, GPS-enabled audio tour. Discover scenic overlooks, local history, and hiking trails along Skyline Drive. The app works offline, allowing you to travel at your own pace.

GPS-enabled audio storiesOffline functionalitySelf-guided tour
✈️ Travel
(61)
free
18
MyHikes
MyHikes
MyHikes
Discover & Track Hikes
Free

Discover and track hiking trails with advanced 3D mapping and offline navigation. Explore over 3,100 curated trails, record your adventures with precision GPS, and contribute to a community of hikers. Download map regions for reliable navigation in the wilderness.

Discover 3,100+ curated trailsOffline map downloadsPrecision GPS tracking
✈️ Travel
(66)
free with in-app purchases
19
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
Topo Maps • Hiking Stats • GPS
$0.99

This app allows hikers to track their activity with detailed statistics like distance, vertical gain, and time. It offers detailed topographic and satellite maps, with options to view tracks color-coded by elevation and sync data across devices via iCloud.

Track distance, vertical, time, and calories burnedView color-coded tracks based on elevationUSGS Topo and Satellite map layers
🗺️ Navigation
(1.3K)
free
20
Relief Maps : backcountry gps
Relief Maps : backcountry gps
Relief Maps : backcountry gps
Explore the mountains in 3D
Free

Navigate mountain adventures with detailed 3D maps and offline GPS capabilities. Plan routes, discover points of interest, and access specialized tools for hiking, skiing, paragliding, and more. Explore terrain, check weather, and track your progress even without an internet connection.

3D map visualizationOffline GPS navigationRoute planning and export (GPX)
🗺️ Navigation
(165)
freemium

FAQ about Appalachian Trail

What are the best appalachian trail apps for iPhone?
The A.T. Guide tops our appalachian trail apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 2.7-star average from 15 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top appalachian trail apps we rank are free to download, including The A.T. Guide and FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle.
The A.T. Guide has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 191+ appalachian trail apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The A.T. Guide is a digital guidebook designed for hikers of the Appalachian Trail. It offers detailed information on landmarks, campsites, water sources, town services, and includes an elevation profile of the trail.
No, the most important features of The A.T. Guide, including reading and navigating the PDF guidebook, do not require cell service or WiFi. Internet is only needed for external URLs, phone numbers, email addresses, and GPS coordinates.

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