Best Hiking Trail Map Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best hiking trail map apps on iPhone average 4.7★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Hiking Trail Map Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesNov 2026
2Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsGaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsFree4.8★ (32K)NoYesNov 2026
3Avenza Maps: Offline MappingAvenza Maps: Offline MappingFree4.8★ (128K)NoYesNov 2026
4Hiking ProjectHiking ProjectFree4.4★ (2K)NoNoOct 2026
5Sweep: Trail MapsSweep: Trail MapsFree5.0★ (4)NoNoOct 2026
6National Park Trail GuideNational Park Trail GuideFree4.5★ (1.5K)NoNoOct 2026
7Trail Map LocatorTrail Map LocatorFree—NoYesOct 2026
8ApexGPS HikingApexGPS HikingFree5.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Hiking Trail Map

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run#1

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

GPS Hiking & Biking Trail Maps
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😐(1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#7in Health & Fitness
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Discover and navigate outdoor trails for hiking, biking, and running. Find detailed trail information, user reviews, and plan your next adventure with GPS guidance. Share your experiences and connect 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
  • 🔍 Useful search and filtering options

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface changes
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated trail information
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps#2

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps by TrailBehind

Hiking, Overlanding, Camping
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(32K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#10in 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
  • 🔍 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#3

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping by Avenza Systems Inc.

GPS Navigation & Trail Maps
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(128K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#17in Navigation
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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

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FAQ about Hiking Trail Map

What are the best hiking trail map apps for iPhone?
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run tops our hiking trail map apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top hiking trail map apps we rank are free to download, including AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run and Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps.
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ hiking trail map apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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