Best Hiking Guide App

200+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the hiking guide app category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 200+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Hiking Guide App

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run#1

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

Chemins Randonnée Trail VTT GR
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😐(1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#2in 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#2

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

Hiking, Biking, & Paddling
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(26K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#47in 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  • ⚠️ Outdated or missing trail information
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App#3

onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App by onXmaps, Inc.

Hiking, Skiing & Biking Maps
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😊(5.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#25in Navigation
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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!

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

More Hiking Guide App apps to explore

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CityMaps2Go – Offline Maps
CityMaps2Go – Offline Maps
CityMaps2Go – Offline Maps
for Travel, Cycling & Hiking
Free

Discover the perfect travel companion for offline navigation with detailed maps, itineraries, and travel guides all in one place. Seamlessly plan your adventures without worrying about data or connectivity - start exploring today!

✈️ Travel
(5.1K)
5
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)
6
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)
7
Compass∞
Compass∞
Compass∞
The #1 Compass Navigation App
Free

A navigation app that seamlessly integrates GPS mapping with compass functionality, making it easy for users to find their way around. Download now to never get lost again!

🗺️ Navigation
(4.9K)
8
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)
9
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)
10
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)
11
WTA Trailblazer: Go Hiking
WTA Trailblazer: Go Hiking
WTA Trailblazer: Go Hiking
Washington’s hiking app
Free

Discover and explore over 4,000 hikes in Washington with essential trail information, weather forecasts, closure alerts, and customizable search filters. Plan your outdoor adventures safely with a user-friendly app that allows you to save hikes, write trip reports, and access offline trail details. Get started on your next hiking journey now!

💪 Health & Fitness
(2K)
12
Hiking and Skiing - PeakVisor
Hiking and Skiing - PeakVisor
Hiking and Skiing - PeakVisor
登山徒步·路线规划·离线地图·GPX轨迹
Free

Discover new hiking trails, track your outdoor adventures with GPS, share your experiences, and connect with fellow hiking enthusiasts. Start exploring today!

⚽ Sports
(1.7K)
13
National Park Service
National Park Service
National Park Service
The official app of 420+ parks
Free

Explore 420 national parks effortlessly with interactive maps, self-guided tours, amenity information, and essential trip planning tools. Accessible offline, inclusive features, and sharing options make it the ultimate National Park companion. Start your adventure now!

✈️ Travel
(107K)
14
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)
15
Cairn – Hiking Safety Tracker
Cairn – Hiking Safety Tracker
Cairn – Hiking Safety Tracker
GPS, Trail Maps & Alerts
Free

A safety app for hikers, providing real-time alerts, maps, and emergency assistance to ensure their safety on trails. Stay informed and secure during outdoor adventures.

💪 Health & Fitness
(529)
16
PeakFinder
PeakFinder
PeakFinder
The mountains are calling!
$4.99

Discover the world's peaks with a 360° panorama display using this offline and award-winning app. Identify over 1,000,000 mountains globally, explore landscapes in real-time, and track celestial movements. Experience PeakFinder now!

✈️ Travel
(52)
17
The A.T. Guide
The A.T. Guide
The A.T. Guide
Official Awol Guide PDF App
Free

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.

✈️ Travel
(15)
18
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
Topo Map & Hiking Tracker
Topo Maps • Hiking Stats • GPS
$0.99

Explore detailed topographic maps of your favorite locations, track routes, and plan outdoor adventures with ease. Elevate your exploration experience today!

🗺️ Navigation
(1.3K)
19
komoot - hike, bike & run
komoot - hike, bike & run
komoot - hike, bike & run
Your all-in-one route planner
Free

Discover new hiking and biking routes with detailed maps, route planning, and navigation features for outdoor adventures. Start exploring today with our app!

💪 Health & Fitness
(8.1K)
20
TripIt: Travel Planner
TripIt: Travel Planner
TripIt: Travel Planner
Trip Itinerary & Alerts
Free

Organize all your travel plans, from flights to accommodations, in one place with this convenient travel planner app. Keep track of your itinerary effortlessly and enjoy a stress-free travel experience.

✈️ Travel
(303K)