Best Hiker Apps

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.

Hiker Trash

Track Miles, Save Your Battery

Free

This app is a tactical logbook and tramily tracker for long-distance hikers. It allows users to record daily logs, mileage, notes, and photos, even offline. It also features smart location sharing designed to conserve battery life and a tramily dashboard to keep up with friends.

List Hiker

Track your hiking lists

Free

Automatically track your progress on various hiking lists by syncing with your existing apps and devices. Consolidate all your hiking records in one place, with features like duplicate merging and peak location guidance. Enjoy offline access and automatic photo album creation from past hikes.

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.

Hiker Logbook

by Voyage Guard LLC

Free

Document your outdoor adventures with a simple and clean interface. Track your progress, organize your gear, and build a personal record of your hiking journeys. Perfect for logging any distance, from short walks to long thru-trails.

Social Hikers

Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge

Free

Connect with fellow hikers, discover new trails, and share your adventures. Log your hikes, upload photos, and stay updated on challenges within the community. Control your notification preferences for a personalized experience.

ModernHiker: California Trails

Download quality guides & maps

Free

Access detailed trail guides and maps for hundreds of curated hikes across the American West, even without an internet connection. Enjoy high-quality content from published guidebook authors, including pictures, maps, and directions.

Hiker’s Weather

Mountain & trailhead forecasts

Free

This app helps you find the best hiking days by analyzing weather conditions and your preferences. It includes a safety algorithm and a view forecast to ensure you have a great and safe experience on the trail.

NWHiker

by Alice Sufka

Free

Discover hiking trails in Oregon and Washington with detailed information including photos, maps, and statistics. Filter hikes by region, difficulty, elevation, and specific features like waterfalls or old growth forests.

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.