Best Hiking Guide Apps Like Farout Guides

Thousands of landmarks: campsites, water sources, summitsTrail elevation profile with landmark alignmentTown maps with service locations

This app provides comprehensive digital guidebooks for the Appalachian Trail, featuring detailed maps, landmark information, and service listings. It allows offline access to essential trail data, making it an indispensable tool for hikers planning their journey.

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.

⚽ Sports

(2K)

onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App

Offline Hiking & Biking Maps

Offline 3D, LiDAR-based topo mapsActivity-specific Map ModesAvalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) maps

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.

(6.1K)

Wikiloc - Trails of the World

Hiking, bike, trekking

Discover millions of outdoor trailsRecord your own routes with waypointsOffline topographic maps

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.

WTA Trailblazer: Go Hiking

(5.3K)

freemium

Washington’s hiking app

4,000+ Washington hikesReal-time trail conditionsInteractive maps with fire/air quality/snow layers

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.

💪 Health & Fitness

(2K)

Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps

Offline Maps & GPS Navigation

Offline topographic mapsSmart route buildingWaypoints and proximity alerts

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.

CityMaps2Go Pro Offline Maps

(9.3K)

freemium

for Travel, Cycling & Hiking

$11.99

This app provides detailed offline maps for travelers, cyclists, and hikers, featuring worldwide coverage, in-depth content, and trip planning tools. It ensures you have access to navigation and information even without an internet connection, saving on data roaming costs.

Offline mapsWorldwide coverageDetailed content with photos and tips

✈️ Travel

(1.6K)

National Park Trail Guide

National parks guide and maps

Offline trail data and descriptionsLive GPS position on terrain/satellite mapsHike search by map or curated lists

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.

Offline Maps & Travel Guides

$6.99

Access detailed worldwide maps and travel guides offline, saving on data charges. Features topographic maps, online routing with offline voice guidance, and extensive travel information. Ideal for travelers and outdoor adventurers.

Detailed worldwide offline mapsTopographic contour mapsOffline voice guidance

(1.8K)

TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk

Trail Maps Finder & Biking GPS

Discover 40,000+ miles of trailsDetailed trail mapsGPS navigation and tracking

Discover and navigate over 40,000 miles of trails across the US for biking, running, and walking. Find detailed maps, GPS directions, user reviews, and amenities to plan your next outdoor adventure.

💪 Health & Fitness

(7.4K)

freemium

HiiKER: The Hiking Maps App

Hiking trails & walks near you

130,000+ hiking trailsHigh-quality topographic mapsOffline map downloads

Plan, map, and navigate hiking trails with this powerful app. Discover over 130,000 routes, view high-quality topographic maps offline, and create detailed itineraries for multi-day adventures. Includes safety features like live location sharing.

(947)

The official app of 420+ parks

National Park Service

Interactive park mapsSelf-guided park toursOffline park content download

Explore over 420 national parks with interactive maps, self-guided tours, and essential on-the-ground information. Plan your visit with details on amenities, operating hours, and fees. Download park content for offline use, ensuring access even without internet service.

✈️ Travel

(119K)

Hiking and Skiing - PeakVisor

Peak Finder AR / 3D Topo Maps

Augmented Reality Peak Identification3D Topographic MapsWorldwide Hiking Trail Planning

Navigate mountains with advanced peak identification, 3D maps, and GPS tracking. Plan routes, explore trails, and get detailed information on over a million mountains worldwide. Ideal for hiking, skiing, and climbing.

⚽ Sports

(13K)

Cairn – Hiking Safety Tracker

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

(529)

Trip Planner & Offline Maps

Chimani: National Parks

AI trip plannerOffline GPS mapsPark Assistant for on-trail answers

Plan national park adventures with AI-generated itineraries, offline GPS maps, and expert guides. Get real-time alerts and on-trail assistance, even without cell service, to explore confidently.

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

Topographic Maps & Trails

USGS Topo Map & Hiking Trails

$4.99

Access detailed USGS topographic maps and satellite imagery for offline use. Track your hikes with distance, elevation, and calorie data. View various data themes like trails, hydrography, and land cover.

Offline USGS topographic mapsSatellite and topo map layersHiking activity tracker

(2.8K)