Best GPS Maps Hiking Apps

4.7😊(9.4K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Accurate offline maps
📍 Reliable GPS tracking
🗺️ Variety of map options
🔍 Detailed trail information
⛰️ Useful for backcountry navigation
💻 Seamless desktop integration
🤝 Excellent customer support

Room to Improve

🐢 Slow map downloads
🤔 Confusing user interface
🔒 Paywall for many features
🗺️ Limited map coverage outside US
🔋 High battery consumption
🗺️ Inaccurate trail mapping in some areas

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps by TrailBehind

Hiking, Overlanding, Camping

Strong Contender

4.8😐(32K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent offline functionality
🗺️ Detailed and customizable maps
🧭 Accurate GPS tracking and navigation
📸 Ability to add photos to tracks
🔍 Useful map overlays (e.g. property boundaries)
🤝 Seamless sync between devices

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and unstable app performance
🔋 High battery consumption
🔍 Confusing map/feature management
💰 Expensive subscription model
🇬🇧 Limited functionality for non-US users

Traileasy: Multi-Day Hiking by Traileasy

Plan routes & navigate offline

Worth Considering

Backtrack: GPS Adventure Maps

5.0(7 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Plan multi-day treks and navigate offline with detailed topographic maps. Discover accommodations along your route, manage your gear, and track your progress day by day. Works without a signal for a reliable hiking experience.

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Ski, Hike, Climb, Offroad

Route planning and drawingCollaborative map editingBackcountry ski route information

Plan and navigate outdoor adventures like skiing, hiking, and biking with detailed maps and real-time weather. Collaborate with friends on shared routes and access backcountry ski information, including avalanche forecasts. Offers a free version with an optional Pro subscription for advanced features.

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TrailLegs: GPS Thru-Hike Maps

More Miles, Less Hassle.

Offline 3D maps with POIsIntuitive distance and elevation planning toolsCreate/Import/Export custom deviations

This app provides offline 3D maps and curated long-distance hiking routes. It offers tools for planning stages, tracking progress, and sharing locations with a trail family. Stay updated with weather forecasts and trail conditions, even without reception.

Explore with a Garmin device

Off-grid navigationTrip planningOffline map downloads

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.

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CompassPro: Offline GPS & Maps

3D Routes & Waypoint Planner

100% Offline ReliabilityAdvanced Waypoint & Route Planning3D Map Visualization

This navigation app offers 100% offline reliability with cached maps, advanced route planning, and 3D map visualization. It provides precise real-time heading, coordinates, and altitude data, making it ideal for various outdoor and urban exploration activities.

Offline hiking maps & GPS

Official park mapsReal-time location on trailsOffline navigation

Navigate parks and trails with confidence using official, accurate maps. Track your hikes and explore new routes with real-time location data, even offline. The app's coverage is rapidly expanding thanks to community contributions.

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Relief Maps : backcountry gps

Explore the mountains in 3D

3D map visualizationOffline GPS navigationRoute planning and export (GPX)

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.

OutDoors GPS – Offline OS Maps

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Plan Hiking & Biking Routes

Offline OS Maps accessRoute planning and discoveryGPS tracking and statistics

Navigate the outdoors with confidence using this app's offline maps and route planning tools. Discover and create hiking, biking, and running routes, track your journey, and save favorite locations. Explore with various map layers and a built-in compass, even without a phone signal.

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Natural Atlas: Topo Maps & GPS

Hiking & Backpacking Topo Maps

Offline topographic mapsGPS tracking and navigationField guide for plants and animals

Navigate and explore the outdoors with detailed topographic maps and GPS. Discover local flora and fauna, record your journeys, and save offline data for remote adventures. Build a personal atlas of your explorations and share memories.

by Adventure Projects Inc.

GPS route informationElevation profilesInteractive trail maps

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.

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Mapy.com: Maps Offline & GPS

Walk & Cycle Route Planner

Offline world mapsHiking and biking trail planningVoice navigation

Plan and navigate hiking, biking, and skiing routes worldwide with detailed offline maps. Discover points of interest, access weather forecasts, and utilize voice navigation for various activities. Track your adventures and share your location with others.

iHikeGPS : Classic Topo Maps

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All USA, USFS, Southern Canada

$4.99

This app transforms your device into a powerful GPS receiver with detailed offline topographic maps for the USA and Southern Canada. It offers robust track recording, route navigation, and waypoint management, even without a cell signal. Ideal for outdoor adventures, it provides essential navigation tools for hiking, biking, and more.

Offline topographic map displayGPS track recordingRoute planning and navigation

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MilGPS MGRS UTM Land Nav Maps

Route and area planning on mapPoint-to-point and route navigationMovement tracking with elevation/speed

Plan routes and navigate precisely on any terrain, online or offline. Offers advanced coordinate systems and export options for outdoor missions and exploration. A PRO upgrade unlocks full features like unlimited layers and tracking.

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Topo Maps US

by DC Cloud Apps, LLC

Download US topographic mapsOffline map viewingGPS location tracking

Access and download detailed topographic maps of the United States for offline use. Track your location, mark waypoints, and record your routes for outdoor activities. Navigate with direction arrows and measure distances on the map.

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Routeplanner, navigation& maps

$4.99

Plan, record, and navigate outdoor adventures with detailed 3D maps. Explore trails, mountains, and valleys with offline access and route sharing capabilities. Ideal for hikers, bikers, and runners seeking precise elevation and location data.

3D terrain visualizationRoute planning and recordingOffline map access

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OutDoors GPS France - IGN Maps

Plan Hiking & Biking Routes

Offline topographic maps (IGN)GPS tracking and route recordingRoute planning and sharing

Navigate France's outdoors with official IGN topographic maps. Plan, record, and share hiking and biking routes offline. Features include GPS tracking, route creation, and multiple map layers for confident exploration.

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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

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Outdoor GPS working offline

Visorando Walking Routes

Offline GPS navigationCurated route discoveryRoute recording and sharing

Discover curated outdoor routes for hiking and cycling, and use your smartphone as an offline GPS. Track your progress, record your own paths, and access detailed route information even without an internet connection.