Best Hiking Project Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the hiking project category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Hiking Project Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Hiking ProjectHiking ProjectFree4.5★ (2K)NoNoAug 2026
2AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesAug 2026
3Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsGaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsFree4.8★ (32K)NoYesAug 2026
4National Park Trail GuideNational Park Trail GuideFree4.5★ (1.5K)NoNoAug 2026
5Traileasy: Multi-Day HikingTraileasy: Multi-Day HikingFree5.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
6National Park ServiceNational Park ServiceFree4.9★ (119K)NoNoAug 2026
7onX Backcountry: Trail GPS ApponX Backcountry: Trail GPS AppFree4.8★ (6.1K)YesYesAug 2026
8Trekx: Offline Hiking MapsTrekx: Offline Hiking MapsFreeNoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Hiking Project

Hiking Project#1

Hiking Project by Adventure Projects Inc.

Editor's Choice
⚽ Sports
4.5😐(2K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for planning hiking trips
  • 🗺️ Useful offline maps and trail info
  • 👍 Helpful for finding new trails
  • 🗺️ Accurate trail details and elevation data

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Limited trail coverage in some areas
  • 🗺️ Offline maps not always reliable
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run#2

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

GPS Hiking & Biking Trail Maps
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😐(1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Health & Fitness
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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.

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
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps#3

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps by TrailBehind

Hiking, Overlanding, Camping
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(32K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#6in Navigation
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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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable app performance
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔍 Confusing map/feature management

More Hiking Project apps to explore

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National Park Trail Guide
National Park Trail Guide
National Park Trail Guide
National parks guide and maps
Free

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 trail data and descriptionsLive GPS position on terrain/satellite mapsHike search by map or curated lists
✈️ Travel
(1.5K)
free
5
Traileasy: Multi-Day Hiking
Traileasy: Multi-Day Hiking
Traileasy: Multi-Day Hiking
Plan routes & navigate offline
Free

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.

Multi-day route planningOffline topographic mapsGPS navigation
✈️ Travel
(1)
free
6
National Park Service
National Park Service
National Park Service
The official app of 420+ parks
Free

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.

Interactive park mapsSelf-guided park toursOffline park content download
✈️ Travel
(119K)
free
7
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App
Offline Hiking & Biking Maps
Free

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.

Offline 3D, LiDAR-based topo mapsActivity-specific Map ModesAvalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) maps
🗺️ Navigation
(6.1K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Trekx: Offline Hiking Maps
Trekx: Offline Hiking Maps
Trekx: Offline Hiking Maps
GPS trails, huts, mountains
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
9
Hiking Trails - Walk,Hike,Maps
Hiking Trails - Walk,Hike,Maps
Hiking Trails - Walk,Hike,Maps
Hiking Trails & GPS Navigation
Free

Explore curated hiking paths with detailed route information and real-time GPS navigation. Access offline maps and track your progress with achievements. Enjoy multilingual support for safer outdoor adventures.

Curated hiking trailsDetailed route informationReal-time GPS navigation
🔧 Utilities
(14)
ad-supported
10
Hiking-Day App
Hiking-Day App
Hiking-Day App
by Racemap GmbH
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
11
MTB Project
MTB Project
MTB Project
by Adventure Projects Inc.
Free

Discover and navigate mountain biking trails with offline maps and detailed GPS route information. Find featured rides, explore local expert insights, and track your location on high-resolution topographical maps. Perfect for planning your next adventure, even without cell service.

Offline trail mapsGPS route informationElevation profiles
⚽ Sports
(4.4K)
free
12
Jiantu: Hike Planner & Journal
Jiantu: Hike Planner & Journal
Jiantu: Hike Planner & Journal
Plan, record & save memories
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
13
Hiking Logger
Hiking Logger
Hiking Logger
Record your outdoor activities
$6.99

Record and share your outdoor adventures with detailed tracking of time, distance, and altitude. Utilize offline maps and GPS for navigation without a cellular connection, and enhance your experience with photo integration and safety features like SOS messages.

Record outdoor activities with detailed metricsOffline map and GPS navigationShare adventures with photos and videos
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
paid
14
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
15
Hiking Slovakia
Hiking Slovakia
Hiking Slovakia
A must-have for every hiker
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
16
Mountain Project
Mountain Project
Mountain Project
by Adventure Projects Inc.
Free

Discover and navigate to outdoor climbing areas, and find specific routes with detailed filters. Access route beta, photos, and topos offline, and view climbing area statistics. Connect with other climbers in the forum, track your progress, and create to-do lists.

Find and navigate to climbing areasSort routes by discipline, difficulty, and ratingSearch 155,000+ climbing routes offline
⚽ Sports
(4.5K)
free
17
InstaTrail
InstaTrail
InstaTrail
by OnBased Group Kft
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
18
Hiking Buddies
Hiking Buddies
Hiking Buddies
Explore mountains, make friend
Free

Organize and discover hiking activities with this app. Create routes with estimated difficulty levels and track your fitness progress. Anyone can join or create events, fostering a community for outdoor exploration.

Organize hiking activitiesCreate and estimate route difficultiesJoin or create events
⚽ Sports
(2)
free
19
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
20
Pathfinder Outdoors
Pathfinder Outdoors
Pathfinder Outdoors
Find Your Next Adventure
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)

FAQ about Hiking Project

What are the best hiking project apps for iPhone?
Hiking Project tops our hiking project apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top hiking project apps we rank are free to download, including Hiking Project and AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run.
Hiking Project has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ hiking project apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Hiking Project app serves as a comprehensive guide to hiking trails, offering detailed GPS route information, elevation profiles, interactive maps, and photos. It helps users discover and navigate over 74,000 miles of trails, suggesting featured hikes based on location or search.
Yes, you can download trails for offline use, meaning no cell reception is required to navigate. This feature ensures you can explore trails even when you're off the grid.

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