Best Hiking Log App

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 0+ hiking log app on iOS, 17 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Hiking Log App (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1onX Backcountry: Trail GPS ApponX Backcountry: Trail GPS AppFree4.8★ (6.2K)YesYesAug 2026
2Hiking ProjectHiking ProjectFree4.4★ (2K)NoNoAug 2026
3WTA Trailblazer: Go HikingWTA Trailblazer: Go HikingFree4.9★ (2K)NoNoAug 2026
4Wikiloc - Trails of the WorldWikiloc - Trails of the WorldFree4.8★ (5.3K)NoYesAug 2026
5Compass∞Compass∞Free4.6★ (5.1K)NoYesAug 2026
6Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsGaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsFree4.8★ (32K)NoYesAug 2026
7AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesAug 2026
8Topo Maps+: Topographic MapsTopo Maps+: Topographic MapsFree4.7★ (9.3K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Hiking Log App

onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App#1

onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App by onXmaps, Inc.

Offline Hiking & Biking Maps
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(6.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#21in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great mapping features
  • 👍 Intuitive user interface
  • 🗺️ Offline maps work well
  • 📍 Accurate GPS tracking

Room to Improve

  • 🇨🇦 Limited content for Canada
  • 🚫 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🔢 Lacks metric units
Hiking Project#2

Hiking Project by Adventure Projects Inc.

Strong Contender
⚽ Sports
4.4😐(2K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for planning hiking trips
  • 🗺️ Useful offline maps and trail info
  • 👍 Helpful for finding new trails
  • 🗺️ Accurate trail details and elevation data

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Limited trail coverage in some areas
  • 🗺️ Offline maps not always reliable
WTA Trailblazer: Go Hiking#3

WTA Trailblazer: Go Hiking by Washington Trails Association

Washington’s hiking app
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😐(2K ratings)
Free
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Discover over 4,000 Washington state hikes with detailed trail information, real-time conditions, and safety alerts. Find trails suitable for families, pets, or accessibility needs, and save them for offline access. Share your own experiences to help the hiking community.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to navigate
  • 👍 Great hiking guide
  • 👍 Reliable trail information
  • 👍 Useful trip reports

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Map not loading
  • 🐛 Trip reports not syncing

More Hiking Log App apps to explore

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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
(5.3K)
freemium
5
Compass∞
Compass∞
Compass∞
The #1 Compass Navigation App
Free

This app provides an accurate and easy-to-read compass for outdoor activities like hiking and camping. It displays heading, magnetic north, cardinal directions, temperature, and altitude. A flashlight is also included for nighttime use.

Accurate compass readingsMagnetic North displayCardinal direction indicators
🗺️ Navigation
(5.1K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
GPS Hiking & Biking Trail Maps
Free

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.

Trail discovery by location and interestGPS turn-by-turn navigationOffline map downloads
💪 Health & Fitness
(1M)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
(9.3K)
freemium
9
Cairn – Hiking Safety Tracker
Cairn – Hiking Safety Tracker
Cairn – Hiking Safety Tracker
GPS, Trail Maps & Alerts
Free

This app provides offline maps and GPS tracking for outdoor adventures, ensuring you stay on course. It allows you to share your live location with a safety circle who will be automatically alerted if you are overdue.

Offline maps and GPS trackingLive trip sharing with safety circleAutomatic overdue alerts
💪 Health & Fitness
(529)
free with in-app purchases
10
Summit, Hiking Log Peakhunter
Summit, Hiking Log Peakhunter
Summit, Hiking Log Peakhunter
Logbook with Topo Maps
Free

Log your mountain ascents with GPS verification and offline topo maps. Discover new peaks, share your experiences, and track your progress with challenges and badges. This app works entirely offline, relying only on GPS for location confirmation.

GPS peak verificationOffline topo maps with compassDownload peak data for offline use
🗺️ Navigation
(18)
free
11
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
(1.4K)
free
12
Track My Journey - Travel Log
Track My Journey - Travel Log
Track My Journey - Travel Log
Route History & Retrace Trips
Free

Record, save, and relive your travels with this GPS trip logger. Track routes in real-time, attach photos to locations, and access your journey history on a web dashboard. Offers intelligent data correction and prioritizes user privacy.

Real-time GPS trackingAttach photos to locationsCloud backup and web dashboard access
🗺️ Navigation
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
13
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
Offline GPS Trail Maps
Free

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.

Offline navigational guidesExtensive global route coverageTrusted, official trail data
🗺️ Navigation
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
14
PeakFinder
PeakFinder
PeakFinder
The mountains are calling!
$4.99

Identify mountains and peaks worldwide with a 360° panorama display. This app functions offline and shows over 1 million peak names, overlaying them onto your camera image. Explore landscapes in real-time and discover the names of mountains, even small hills.

Offline and worldwide functionalityOver 1 million peak namesCamera image overlay with panorama
✈️ Travel
(12K)
paid
15
Travel Altimeter & Elevation
Travel Altimeter & Elevation
Travel Altimeter & Elevation
GPS Altitude & Barometer Trend
Free

Track your current elevation and altitude with GPS accuracy on visually appealing landscape backgrounds. Utilize the built-in barometer to monitor pressure-based altitude changes and a compass for orientation. Share your journey with customizable screenshots.

GPS altitude and elevation trackingBarometer for pressure-based altitude changesReal-time compass orientation
🗺️ Navigation
(43K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Thru: Virtual Hiking
Thru: Virtual Hiking
Thru: Virtual Hiking
One step at a time...
Free

Conquer legendary hiking trails virtually by tracking your real-world steps. Progress through illustrated landscapes, collect badges, and check in at landmarks on an interactive map. Every mile walked brings your virtual hiker closer to the finish line.

Virtual thru-hiking expeditionsReal-world step tracking integrationInteractive progress map
💪 Health & Fitness
(73)
free
17
Breathe - Smart Scuba Dive Log
Breathe - Smart Scuba Dive Log
Breathe - Smart Scuba Dive Log
A better log for scuba divers.
Free

This app digitizes scuba diving logs, replacing traditional paper books. It allows divers to record detailed information about each dive, including photos, videos, and equipment, with both free and premium features available.

Digital dive loggingMulti-depth profilesAdd photos and videos
⚽ Sports
(296)
freemium
18
bergfex: Hiking & Tracking
bergfex: Hiking & Tracking
bergfex: Hiking & Tracking
Route Planner & GPS Navigation
Free

Discover and plan outdoor adventures with detailed maps and GPS navigation. Track your activities, analyze performance, and sync with health platforms. Explore over 500,000 routes across Europe.

Route planner and GPS navigationExtensive trail database (500,000+)Detailed topographic maps
🗺️ Navigation
(126)
freemium
19
Nike Run Club: Running Coach
Nike Run Club: Running Coach
Nike Run Club: Running Coach
Workout App & Distance Tracker
Free

This app offers guided runs, training plans, and community challenges to help users start, continue, and enjoy running. It tracks speed, distance, and GPS routes, providing motivation and expert guidance for various fitness levels and goals.

Guided Runs with audio coachingPersonalized Training PlansGPS tracking for speed, distance, and route
💪 Health & Fitness
(417K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Sedona Hiking
Sedona Hiking
Sedona Hiking
by Wasatch Technology Incorporated
$4.99

Navigate over 100 Sedona trails with real-time GPS tracking, even without a network connection. Get detailed trail descriptions, points of interest, and directions to trailheads. Enjoy the scenery without worrying about getting lost.

Offline real-time GPS location tracking100+ Sedona trail guidesTrail descriptions and points of interest
💪 Health & Fitness
(62)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Hiking Log App

What is the best hiking log app for iPhone?
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App tops our hiking log app ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 6.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top hiking log app we rank are free to download, including onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App and Hiking Project.
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
onX Backcountry is an offline GPS mapping and navigation app designed for outdoor recreation. It allows users to discover trails, plan routes, and navigate confidently through hiking, backcountry skiing, and mountain biking activities, even without cell service.
Key features include offline 3D and LiDAR-based topographic maps, activity-specific map modes for hiking and skiing, Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) maps, weather and wind forecasts, custom route planning with snap-to-trail functionality, distance and elevation measurement, and breadcrumb trail tracking.