Best Hiking Maps Apps

4.8😐(32K ratings)

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent offline functionality
🗺️ Detailed and customizable maps
🧭 Accurate GPS tracking and navigation
📸 Ability to add photos to tracks
🔍 Useful map overlays (e.g. property boundaries)
🤝 Seamless sync between devices

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and unstable app performance
🔋 High battery consumption
🔍 Confusing map/feature management
💰 Expensive subscription model
🇬🇧 Limited functionality for non-US users

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping by Avenza Systems Inc.

GPS Navigation & Trail Maps

Worth Considering

CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping

4.8😊(127K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Navigate any terrain with offline GPS maps, even without cell service. Explore a vast Map Store for hiking, biking, and travel, or import your own custom maps. Record tracks, add notes, and identify your location precisely.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to use
🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking
📥 Offline maps
💾 Ability to download maps
🗺️ Detailed topographic maps
🗺️ Helpful for navigation
🗺️ Great for hiking/biking

Room to Improve

🔍 Poor search functionality
🗺️ Inaccurate map placement
💰 Expensive maps
🔋 Battery drain
🤔 Confusing interface
🔄 Difficulty managing downloaded maps
🚫 Subscription model issues

More Hiking Maps apps to explore

Route Planning & Navigation

Offline map downloadsSatellite imageryRoute planning

Plan and navigate off-grid adventures with detailed offline maps and real-time weather forecasts. Trusted by professionals, this app offers seamless syncing and collaborative planning for backcountry pursuits.

Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps

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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.

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onX Backcountry: 3D Trail Maps

Offline Hiking & Biking GPS

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.

free with in-app purchases

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Hiking Maps

Hike planning, route sharing

TrailLegs: GPS Thru-Hike Maps

More Miles, Less Hassle.

Offline 3D maps with POIsIntuitive distance and elevation planning toolsCreate/Import/Export custom deviations

This app provides offline 3D maps and curated long-distance hiking routes. It offers tools for planning stages, tracking progress, and sharing locations with a trail family. Stay updated with weather forecasts and trail conditions, even without reception.

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Hiking Trails & GPS Navigation

100% offline maps and navigationFast zooming and searchDetailed points of interest

Navigate and explore with detailed offline maps and GPS guidance. Plan, record, and import routes for travel, hikes, and rides without needing an internet connection. Enjoy privacy-first, battery-efficient navigation with extensive points of interest.

Offline hiking maps & GPS

Official park mapsReal-time location on trailsOffline navigation

Navigate parks and trails with confidence using official, accurate maps. Track your hikes and explore new routes with real-time location data, even offline. The app's coverage is rapidly expanding thanks to community contributions.

Anavasi mapp - Hiking maps

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by P. MATSOUKA KAI SIA EE

Offline GPS trackingCustom points of interestColor-coded difficulty trails

This app provides offline GPS navigation using detailed hiking maps. It allows users to find their location, add custom points of interest, and view trails color-coded by difficulty. An emergency SMS feature with coordinates is also included.

free with in-app purchases

(2)

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

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MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav

Navigation and hiking trails

Offline mapsTurn-by-turn navigationDetailed points of interest

Navigate anywhere with detailed, offline maps and turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, and cycling. Discover points of interest, hiking trails, and curated travel guides without needing an internet connection. Save locations, book hotels, and share your journey easily.

free with in-app purchases

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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

Norwegian offline hiking maps

Official Awol Guide PDF App

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 Map Guided Adventures, LLC

(15)

free

Map Guided Adventures

Detailed off-road park mapsOffline navigation supportTrail discovery

Explore off-road parks across the USA with detailed maps and robust offline navigation. Discover trails and park features confidently without an internet connection, perfect for enthusiasts and casual explorers alike.

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Hiking Logger: Offline Maps

Hike planning, route sharing

$19.99