Best Hiking Trail Map Apps

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

GPS Navigation & Trail Maps

Free

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.

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.

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.

onX Backcountry: 3D Trail Maps

Offline Hiking & Biking GPS

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.

Sweep: Trail Maps

Offline hiking maps & GPS

Free

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.

TrailMates Hike Ride Connect

Find Your Trail Family

Free

Connect with fellow hikers and mountain bikers in Southern California. Discover local events, find compatible trail buddies based on your preferences, and create your own group adventures. Never explore the outdoors alone again.

Tour du Mont Blanc Map

Offline GPS, Maps & Planning

Free

Navigate the Tour du Mont Blanc with offline GPS and detailed points of interest. Plan your daily hikes, track progress, and find accommodations and restaurants without needing cell service. This app is built by experienced hikers for an optimal TMB experience.

ApexGPS Hiking

Offline maps · GPX · weather

Free

This navigation app offers offline maps, GPX support, and route planning without ads or subscriptions. It allows users to record tracks, plan routes, and access per-point weather forecasts, with all data stored locally on the device.

Scenic Map

3D topo maps of the world

Free

Explore the world with detailed 3D topographic maps, accessible even offline. Stream and cache global maps for use without cell service. Features include satellite overlays, customizable map styles, and GPS tracking for navigation and route replay.

10Adventures Hike, Bike & Trek

Backpacking & Hiking GPS Maps

Free

Discover thousands of curated trails for hiking, biking, and backpacking with guidebook-quality information. Navigate confidently using GPS, track your stats, and download offline maps. Connect with a community of outdoor enthusiasts and plan your next adventure.

Routes—Offline Hike & Run Maps

Maps in hand and on your wrist

Free

This app provides detailed offline maps and advanced route tracking for hiking and running. It offers real-time progress updates, navigation assistance, and integration with fitness platforms. Enjoy extended battery life and a user-friendly interface for your outdoor adventures.

GPX Trail Creator & Map Viewer

Race Planner for Ultra Runners

Free

Plan ultra-marathon routes with detailed elevation profiles and aid station waypoints. Calculate realistic split times based on terrain and export your course directly to your GPS watch for live tracking during races.