Best Hiking GPS Tracking Apps

High-precision GPS recordingPoints of Interest (POIs) with photosRoute planning and following

Record, plan, and organize your outdoor adventures with precise GPS tracking. Mark points of interest, follow planned routes, and manage your data with robust import/export and sync options. Works offline and prioritizes your privacy.

Cairn – Hiking Safety Tracker

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freemium

GPS, Trail Maps & Alerts

Offline maps and GPS trackingLive trip sharing with safety circleAutomatic overdue alerts

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.

💪 Health & Fitness

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GPS Tracker and Offline Maps

GPS Tracks

Track hiking, biking, running, and walking routesNavigate to saved waypointsStore and manage favorite destinations

This app allows users to track outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running. It enables navigation to waypoints, storage of favorite destinations, and offers advanced features for route planning and data export with a subscription.

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Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)

Location Tracking

Elevation trackingSpeedometer (mph/kmh)Location sharing via SMS/email

Track your elevation, speed, and location with this GPS-enabled tool. Share your current map location via SMS or email, and view your journey on various map modes. Features include unit settings, calibration, and a real-time compass.

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GPS Kit - Offline GPS Tracker

The original GPS app

$9.99

This app provides a top-of-the-line GPS system for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. It offers offline mapping, powerful waypoint management with photos and notes, and intelligent data collection for activities like hiking, hunting, and cycling anywhere in the world.

Offline mapping with no data connection requiredWaypoint management with photos and notesSupports KML, KMZ, and GPX data import/export

This app provides detailed location data including speed, altitude, and coordinates. It offers various map views and tracks your journey statistics. Customize settings for units, display, and background operation.

Current heading, course, speed, coordinates, altitudeStreet, topographic, and satellite mapsCached maps for offline viewing

Topo Map & Hiking Tracker

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free

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

Hikingbook: Hike, Bike & Run

Offline map and GPS tracking

Flexible route planning270,000+ trail ideas3D map preview

Plan and track outdoor adventures with offline maps, GPS tracking, and detailed route information. Explore over 270,000 trails, share your location for safety, and relive your journeys in 3D. Integrates with popular fitness platforms.

💪 Health & Fitness

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GPS Hike Tracking by Vima

Hiking Tracker

GPS hike trackingReal-time stats (speed, distance, altitude, time)Color-coded route maps

Track your hiking fitness with this simple GPS app. Monitor distance, speed, altitude, and calories burned. Share your progress and get real-time voice updates. Integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch.

💪 Health & Fitness

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Share Track–GPS Route Map

Track Hiking,Running&Cycling

GPS route recordingAdd photos and videos to mapShare routes with friends

Record, save, and share your GPS routes with rich media. This app lets you add photos, videos, and voice notes to your journeys, creating a visual story on the map. It's perfect for outdoor adventures, travel, and everyday activities.

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Track Anywhere, Even Offline

MyTracks: GPS Recorder

GPS route trackingSave favorite locationsImport/export data (GPX, KML)

$0.99 | 100% OFF

Record your routes with GPS for outdoor activities like hiking, running, and biking. Save favorite spots, import/export data, and navigate with a waypoint guide. Offers coordinate conversion and detailed track statistics.

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Altimeter Mountain GPS Tracker

Altimeter & Tracker For Hikers

High-precision altitude trackingReal-time location and coordinatesBarometric pressure monitoring

This app transforms your smartphone into a precise altimeter and GPS tracker. It combines data from multiple sources for accurate elevation readings and offers detailed trip analytics, route mapping, and safety features for outdoor adventures.

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Traileasy: Multi-Day Hiking

Plan routes & navigate offline

Multi-day route planningOffline topographic mapsGPS navigation

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.

Accuracy & Simplicity

Accurate GPS trackingSimple user interfaceRecords distance and elevation

This app provides accurate GPS tracking for outdoor activities like hiking, walking, and cycling. It focuses on simplicity, ensuring a smooth and error-free experience for recording your routes and distance traveled. All your data is saved in a standard GPX file format.

Offline maps · GPX · weather

Offline map cachingGPX import and exportTrack recording with live stats

This navigation app offers offline maps, GPX support, and route planning without ads or subscriptions. It allows users to record tracks, plan routes, and access per-point weather forecasts, with all data stored locally on the device.

GoFindMe: Realtime GPS Tracker

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free

Work Without Cell Service