Best Appalachian Trail Apps

208+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated April 2026

Whether you're new to appalachian trail or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 208+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

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 comprehensive guidebook app provides hikers with essential information for navigating the Appalachian Trail, including landmarks, maps, and listings for services, accommodations, and supplies. With features like clickable phone numbers and GPS coordinates, mileage logging, and annotation tools, hikers can plan and track their journey with ease, even without cell service or WiFi.

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run#2

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

Chemins Randonnée Trail VTT GR
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😐(1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#5in Health & Fitness
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Discover and track hiking and biking trails easily with this app. Find routes, reviews, and maps for outdoor adventures. Join a community of outdoor enthusiasts and start exploring today.

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
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle#3

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

Hiking, Biking, & Paddling
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(26K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#31in Navigation
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Embark on long-distance adventures with the ultimate navigational guide app, offering over 200 hiking, biking, rafting, and paddling guides worldwide. Stay connected with loved ones through the Check-in feature and explore confidently with trusted trail data, even offline. Join now to access a world of unforgettable experiences and start your next adventure today!

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

More Appalachian Trail apps to explore

4
Appalachian Trail Weather
Appalachian Trail Weather
Appalachian Trail Weather
by Benjamin Emery Farthing
Free
☀️ Weather
(1)
5
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Hiking, Overlanding, Camping
Free

Discover and navigate hiking, overlanding, and camping trails with Gaia GPS. Use this app for offline maps, GPS navigation, and distance tracking in the wilderness. Start exploring today!

🗺️ Navigation
(357)
6
National Park Trail Guide
National Park Trail Guide
National Park Trail Guide
National parks guide and maps
Free

Discover your perfect hiking adventure with our National Park Trail Guide: explore trails, get live maps, trail data, and hike descriptions for top national parks like Yellowstone and Yosemite. Plan your trip with ease using hike difficulty ratings, elevation profiles, and more. Start your adventure today!

✈️ Travel
(1.5K)
7
Walk the Distance
Walk the Distance
Walk the Distance
Step Challenge Walking Tracker
Free

Track your daily steps on famous trails like the AT and PCT with this new app. Compete with others, discover checkpoints, and stay motivated to keep walking. Join now and start your virtual journey today!

💪 Health & Fitness
(1.3K)
8
Topo Maps+
Topo Maps+
Topo Maps+
Offline Maps & GPS Navigation
Free

Explore detailed offline topographic maps for hiking, camping, and outdoor adventures with our user-friendly app. Download now to navigate remote areas with ease and discover hidden gems off the beaten path.

🗺️ Navigation
(971)
9
Hiking Project
Hiking Project
Hiking Project
by Adventure Projects Inc.
Free

Discover thousands of hiking trails with detailed GPS route info, elevation profiles, photos, and more. Stay connected even offline and plan your next adventure with ease. Start exploring today!

⚽ Sports
(2K)
10
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App
Hiking, Skiing & Biking Maps
Free

Discover outdoor adventures with detailed trail, skiing, and climbing information using the ultimate GPS map app. Plan trips, access offline maps, and navigate confidently with essential tools for hiking, biking, skiing, and more. Begin exploring today!

🗺️ Navigation
(5.7K)
11
Hiking Trails - Walk,Hike,Maps
Hiking Trails - Walk,Hike,Maps
Hiking Trails - Walk,Hike,Maps
Hiking Trails & GPS Navigation
Free

Explore curated hiking trails with detailed route information and real-time GPS navigation, and track your progress with achievements and offline maps, for safer outdoor adventures. Download now to start planning your next hike.

🔧 Utilities
(14)
12
TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk
TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk
TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk
Trail Maps Finder & Biking GPS
Free

TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk is an essential app for outdoor enthusiasts, offering detailed trail maps, reviews, and photos for over 40,000 miles of trails in the US. Discover and explore the best biking, jogging, and walking trails near you, and empower your outdoor adventures today. Download now to find your perfect trail and get active outdoors!

💪 Health & Fitness
(7.4K)
13
Backroads of Appalachia
Backroads of Appalachia
Backroads of Appalachia
by Red Pixel Studios, Inc.
Free

Explore the breathtaking Appalachian highways and support local communities by discovering hidden gems, grabbing a bite to eat, shopping, or staying overnight. By experiencing the natural beauty and warm hospitality of Appalachia, you'll be contributing to economic development and job creation in the region.

✈️ Travel
(14)
14
ExploreHere - Roadtrip Guide
ExploreHere - Roadtrip Guide
ExploreHere - Roadtrip Guide
Discover Landmarks Driving
Free

Discover historical markers around the world with ExploreHere, an app that lets you delve into over 200,000 pieces of history. Track, share, and even contribute your own historical findings easily. Turn on Travel Mode for on-the-go exploration and never miss a marker in your vicinity.

✈️ Travel
(787)
15
Hiker's Logbook
Hiker's Logbook
Hiker's Logbook
A Journal for Thru-Hikers
Free

Track all details of your long-distance hike with a journaling app by thru-hikers, featuring a forecast feature and personalized statistics. Export your logbook as a PDF and give feedback to hikerslogbook@gmail.com.

🌟 Lifestyle
(24)
16
Garmin Explore™
Garmin Explore™
Garmin Explore™
Explore with a Garmin device
Free

Explore remote areas with the Garmin Explore™ app that allows you to map, track, sync, and share your adventures using a Garmin device, offering unlimited cloud storage. Access online connectivity for additional maps and navigation aids, manage your collections and routes, and utilize inReach® technology for off-grid communication and safety. Experience unlimited map downloads, high-detail GPS logging, and more with Garmin Explore.

🗺️ Navigation
(928)
17
HiiKER: The Hiking Maps App
HiiKER: The Hiking Maps App
HiiKER: The Hiking Maps App
Hiking trails & walks near you
Free

Discover and explore hiking trails with detailed maps, trail information, and user reviews. Plan your next adventure easily with route tracking and offline maps. Start your journey today!

🗺️ Navigation
(918)
18
Shenandoah GPS Audio Tour
Shenandoah GPS Audio Tour
Shenandoah GPS Audio Tour
Skyline Drive Scenic Guide
Free

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Shenandoah National Park with a self-guided GPS audio tour along the scenic Skyline Drive. Immerse yourself in the region's rich history, stunning vistas, and local culture with automatically playing audio stories that guide you through the park, available for a lifetime purchase with no monthly subscription or time limits.

✈️ Travel
(59)
19
Trailforks: Offline Bike Maps
Trailforks: Offline Bike Maps
Trailforks: Offline Bike Maps
Routes for MTB, Biking, Hiking
Free

Explore offline bike maps, trails for mountain biking, biking, and hiking with Trailforks. Access routes, maps, and track your outdoor adventures.

🗺️ Navigation
(857)
20
Wikiloc - Trails of the World
Wikiloc - Trails of the World
Wikiloc - Trails of the World
Hiking, bike, trekking
Free

Discover outdoor trails worldwide for various activities, record your routes, add waypoints, and upload pictures with Wikiloc. Enjoy free offline topographic maps and enhance your experiences with premium features like GPS navigation, route planning, 3D maps, and live tracking. Start exploring today!

🗺️ Navigation
(5.1K)

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