Best Hiking Journal Apps

202+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 202+ hiking journal apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Hiking Journal

Relive: Hike & Ride Memories#1

Relive: Hike & Ride Memories by Relive B.V.

3D videos & activity tracking
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(69K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create engaging 3D video stories of your outdoor adventures like running, cycling, or hiking. Automatically generate videos from your tracked activities, add photos and music, and share your experiences with friends.

What We Love

  • 💡 Awesome way to record outdoor activities
  • 👍 Fabulous tool for sharing adventures
  • 👍 Great for memory making
  • 👍 Fantastic app overall

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable connection and tracking
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
Hiker's Logbook#3

Hiker's Logbook by Aaron Byers

A Journal for Thru-Hikers
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.3(24 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Hiking Journal apps to explore

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Moleskine Journal
Moleskine Journal
Moleskine Journal
Record your life
Free

This app helps you capture life's moments by allowing you to add various media to written entries, adding depth to your memories. It's designed to transform your journaling routine into a daily ritual that inspires consistency and mindfulness.

Text journal entriesCustom and suggested promptsHabit tracker
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.6K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Hiking Project
Hiking Project
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.

GPS route informationElevation profilesInteractive trail maps
⚽ Sports
(2K)
free
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AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run
Chemins Randonnée Trail VTT GR
Free

Discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for hiking, biking, and running. Find detailed reviews, plan your adventures with GPS and offline maps, and share your experiences with a community of outdoor enthusiasts.

Trail discovery by location and interestGPS turn-by-turn navigationOffline map downloads
💪 Health & Fitness
(1M)
free with in-app purchases
7
Day One: Daily Journal & Diary
Day One: Daily Journal & Diary
Day One: Daily Journal & Diary
Private Gratitude Journaling
Free

Record your life with a private digital journal. Securely save text, photos, audio, and video. Features include reminders, prompts, and automatic data import to help you stay consistent and reminisce.

Unlimited text entriesRich text formattingPhoto and video support
💪 Health & Fitness
(117K)
freemium
8
Wikiloc - Trails of the World
Wikiloc - Trails of the World
Wikiloc - Trails of the World
Hiking, bike, trekking
Free

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.

Discover millions of outdoor trailsRecord your own routes with waypointsOffline topographic maps
🗺️ Navigation
(5.2K)
freemium
9
Journey - Diary, Journal
Journey - Diary, Journal
Journey - Diary, Journal
Daily Motivation & Journal
Free

This app helps you capture memories, express yourself through writing, and track your emotions. It offers tools for creating rich journal entries, collaborative journaling, and secure storage. Enhance your experience with templates, plugins, and reminders for a more mindful and organized life.

Capture memories with photos, videos, and audioRich text editor with formatting optionsMood tracking and emotional fluctuation analysis
🌟 Lifestyle
(5K)
freemium
10
WTA Trailblazer: Go Hiking
WTA Trailblazer: Go Hiking
WTA Trailblazer: Go Hiking
Washington’s hiking app
Free

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.

4,000+ Washington hikesReal-time trail conditionsInteractive maps with fire/air quality/snow layers
💪 Health & Fitness
(2K)
free
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Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps
Hiking, Overlanding, Camping
Free

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.

Topographic mapsGPS navigationOffline maps
🗺️ Navigation
(357)
free with in-app purchases
12
TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk
TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk
TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk
Trail Maps Finder & Biking GPS
Free

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.

Discover 40,000+ miles of trailsDetailed trail mapsGPS navigation and tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(7.4K)
freemium
13
Colorado Trail Explorer
Colorado Trail Explorer
Colorado Trail Explorer
Colorado's Official Trail Map
Free

Explore Colorado's trails with this comprehensive map app. Discover routes, download offline maps, record trips, and log field notes. Earn badges by completing challenges and share your adventures with the community.

Comprehensive trail mapsOffline map downloadsTrip recording
🗺️ Navigation
(234)
free with in-app purchases
14
Daybook: AI Journal & Diary
Daybook: AI Journal & Diary
Daybook: AI Journal & Diary
capture a lifetime of memories
Free

This app provides a secure and private space to record daily activities, thoughts, and memories. It offers guided journaling for mood tracking, mental health, and gratitude, with AI-powered insights and a simple interface for everyday writing.

Passcode-protected diaryGuided journaling (mood, mental health, gratitude)AI-powered journal insights
💪 Health & Fitness
(835)
freemium
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Elephant Journal
Elephant Journal
Elephant Journal
It's about the mindful life.
Free

Explore mindful living through articles, videos, and podcasts on topics like meditation, relationships, and environmental tips. Engage with content, support authors, and join discussions to foster a sense of community and personal growth.

Daily Front Page updatesBrowse articles by topicComment and share content
🌟 Lifestyle
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
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Peakbagger's Journal
Peakbagger's Journal
Peakbagger's Journal
Peakbagger's Journal
Free

Track your mountain climbing achievements with this app. It includes popular peakbagging lists and allows you to record details like date, trail name, distance, and personal notes. You can also attach a photo to each completed peak, all stored locally on your device.

Popular US peakbagging listsRecord date, trail name, distanceAdd personal notes
💪 Health & Fitness
(3)
ad-supported
17
Clearful - Journal & Diary
Clearful - Journal & Diary
Clearful - Journal & Diary
Journaling for Personal Growth
Free

This app provides a secure and private space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences through journaling. It offers tools to express yourself with text, photos, and audio, organize entries with rich formatting, and rediscover past moments. Guided journals and habit-building features support personal growth and mental well-being.

Text, photo, and audio journalingRich text formatting optionsRediscover past journal entries
💪 Health & Fitness
(3K)
free with in-app purchases
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Hubb - Connect & Chat, Enjoy
Hubb - Connect & Chat, Enjoy
Hubb - Connect & Chat, Enjoy
by 浩 张
Free

This app is a comprehensive toolkit and community for hikers, offering AI-powered route and gear advice, real-time team formation, group chat, map tracking, and journaling features. It helps users plan, stay connected, and capture their outdoor adventures safely and enjoyably.

AI Hiking AdvisorMaps & TeamsGroup & Private Chats
🌟 Lifestyle
(1.2K)
freemium
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komoot - hike, bike & run
komoot - hike, bike & run
komoot - hike, bike & run
Your all-in-one route planner
Free

Plan and navigate outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, and running. Discover community-recommended spots and track your journeys with GPS. Access offline maps for reliable navigation, even without internet.

Route planning for hiking, biking, and runningTurn-by-turn voice navigationOffline maps for outdoor adventures
💪 Health & Fitness
(8.3K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Routespunkt Hiking Grid Diary
Routespunkt Hiking Grid Diary
Routespunkt Hiking Grid Diary
Trek Planner Scrapbook Journal
Free
✈️ Travel
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