Best Mapping Trail Apps

211+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our mapping trail list covers 211+ iPhone apps updated through June 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Mapping Trail

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping#1

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping by Avenza Systems Inc.

GPS, Trails, Hiking, Offroad
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(127K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#13in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate map placement
  • 💰 Expensive maps
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run#2

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

Chemins Randonnée Trail VTT GR
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
CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping#3

CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping by CalTopo LLC

Route Planning & Navigation
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(7K ratings)
Free
#92in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful mapping features
  • 💡 Extensive data layers
  • 👍 Detailed trail and terrain information
  • 👍 Useful for SAR operations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable mobile app
  • 🐛 Maps not always loading properly
  • 🐛 Slow map rendering

More Mapping Trail apps to explore

4
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
(8.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
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
7
Trail X Trail
Trail X Trail
Trail X Trail
Offroad Mapping & Tools
Free

This app allows outdoor explorers to map, record, and revisit their adventures. Create custom routes, manage waypoints, and share your journeys with friends. It offers offline map access for remote areas and supports various file formats for importing and exporting data.

Create and navigate custom routesRecord, save, and review tracksManage custom waypoints
🗺️ Navigation
(25)
subscription
8
onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPS
onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPS
onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPS
OHV Trails & Navigation App
Free

Navigate off-road with detailed trail maps, GPS, and compass features. Discover legal camping spots, filter trails by vehicle type and difficulty, and plan multi-day adventures. Access property lines, weather data, and cell coverage information for a safer off-roading experience.

3D trail maps and GPS navigationFilter trails by vehicle type and difficultyLegal dispersed camping finder
🗺️ Navigation
(9K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Terra Map - Trail Explorer
Terra Map - Trail Explorer
Terra Map - Trail Explorer
Outdoor trails & topo charts
Free

Navigate the outdoors with detailed worldwide maps, offline access, and route sharing. Track your adventures, view elevation profiles, and stay connected with a community of explorers. Optimized for extended use and battery efficiency.

Offline worldwide mapsRoute and marker sharingElevation and speed profiles
🗺️ Navigation
(538)
free with in-app purchases
10
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
11
Mt. Fuji - GPS Trail Map
Mt. Fuji - GPS Trail Map
Mt. Fuji - GPS Trail Map
for hikers to reach the summit
Free

This app provides hikers with an offline GPS trail map for climbing Mt. Fuji. It offers route selection, mountain hut information, and voice notifications for deviations. Users can also record their hikes, earn certificates, and access useful climbing information.

Offline trail map with GPSRoute selection for Mt. FujiMountain hut and lodge information
🗺️ Navigation
(78)
free
12
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App
Hiking, Skiing & 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
(6K)
free with in-app purchases
13
OS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, Bike
OS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, Bike
OS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, Bike
Trail map, plan & GPS navigate
Free

Discover and plan outdoor adventures with detailed maps and GPS navigation. Track your hikes, runs, and bike rides, and stay safe with offline maps and community alerts. Explore new trails and relive your past activities.

Detailed trail mapsGPS navigationOffline map downloads
🗺️ Navigation
(426)
subscription
14
GPS Trail Map
GPS Trail Map
GPS Trail Map
Add GPS to any Trail Map
Free

Transform any trail map into a digital GPS guide by adding location pins. Follow your real-time position on the map, whether it's from a photo, website, or PDF. Saved maps are shared globally, with an optional token for extended tracking.

Convert any map image to a GPS trail mapAdd geo-location pins for accuracySource maps from photos, websites, or PDFs
✈️ Travel
(2)
free with in-app purchases
15
Trail Map Locator
Trail Map Locator
Trail Map Locator
by Teleportaloo
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
16
Land id®
Land id®
Land id®
Land Identity & Parcel Mapping
Free

Explore and understand any property with detailed data cards and 3D visualizations. Access ownership details, boundaries, terrain topography, and available services nationwide. Includes offline access for in-field use.

One-tap property data cards3D property visualizationTerrain topography with contour lines
📊 Productivity
(3.9K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Ride with GPS: Bike Navigation
Ride with GPS: Bike Navigation
Ride with GPS: Bike Navigation
Plan, Navigate, & Live Track
Free

Plan, navigate, and record your cycling adventures with advanced features like turn-by-turn voice navigation, offline maps, and live tracking. Discover new routes from a global community and analyze your performance with detailed metrics.

Turn-by-turn voice navigationOffline mapsRoute planner
💪 Health & Fitness
(33K)
free with in-app purchases
18
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
Hiking, Biking, & Paddling
Free

This app provides reliable offline navigation for long-distance adventures like hiking, biking, and paddling. It offers trusted trail data, detailed waypoint information, and a check-in feature to share your location with loved ones. Explore the world with confidence, even in remote areas.

Offline navigational guidesExtensive global route coverageTrusted, official trail data
🗺️ Navigation
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Map My Ride With GPS Tracker
Map My Ride With GPS Tracker
Map My Ride With GPS Tracker
Plan & Track Cycling Routes
Free

This app helps cyclists track their rides, analyze performance, and discover new routes. It offers GPS logging, real-time stats, and integration with popular wearables and fitness platforms. Users can also connect with a community of cyclists for motivation and challenges.

GPS ride loggingPerformance stats analysisRoute discovery and saving
💪 Health & Fitness
(247K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS
Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS
Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS
Offline GPS & Hiking Trails
Free

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.

100% offline maps and navigationFast zooming and searchDetailed points of interest
🗺️ Navigation
(2.3K)
free