Best National Park Trail Guide Apps

156+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our national park trail guide list covers 156+ iPhone apps updated through June 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for National Park Trail Guide

National Park Trail Guide#1

National Park Trail Guide by Adventure Projects Inc.

National parks guide and maps
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.5😐(1.5K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Offline maps and GPS
  • 👍 Detailed trail information
  • 📷 Helpful photos and ratings
  • 🗺️ Accurate location tracking

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🚫 Missing parks and trails
  • 📱 Compatibility issues
National Park Service#2

National Park Service by National Park Service

The official app of 420+ parks
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.9😊(107K ratings)
Free
#66in Travel
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful information on national parks
  • 🚀 Useful offline features
  • 💡 Ability to create lists of visited/to-visit parks
  • 🗺️ Interactive maps and GPS guidance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Downloading issues and app crashes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific information or navigating the app
  • 🗺️ Inconsistent or incomplete map and trail data
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run#3

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

Chemins Randonnée Trail VTT GR
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😐(1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#3in 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

More National Park Trail Guide apps to explore

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Parkwolf: National Park Guide
Parkwolf: National Park Guide
Parkwolf: National Park Guide
Offline Tours, Maps & Trails
Free

Explore national and state parks with offline audio tours, detailed maps, and trail information. Discover wildlife hotspots, receive park alerts, and track your visited locations. All essential data is pre-downloaded for offline use, ensuring a seamless experience even without internet.

Offline audio toursDetailed park mapsTrail information
✈️ Travel
(6.5K)
free with in-app purchases
5
GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours
GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours
GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours
Yellowstone & National Parks
Free

Enhance your road trips with location-based audio tours that act as your personal guide. Discover historical facts, geological insights, and local tips as you travel, with commentary that plays automatically based on your location. Enjoy offline access with GPS, allowing you to explore without needing cell service or Wi-Fi.

Location-based audio commentaryAutomatic playback as you driveOffline GPS functionality
✈️ Travel
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
6
NPS Parks App
NPS Parks App
NPS Parks App
by i2a Solutions Inc.
Free

Discover and plan your visits to all National Park Service units with this interactive guide. Explore attractions, get directions, and track your experiences. Collect digital stamps for visited parks and share your adventures with others.

Interactive NPS unit guideDigital park stampsDetailed park information
✈️ Travel
(676)
free
7
Topo Maps+
Topo Maps+
Topo Maps+
Offline Maps & GPS Navigation
Free

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.

Offline topographic mapsSmart route buildingWaypoints and proximity alerts
🗺️ Navigation
(9.2K)
freemium
8
Parks Canada App
Parks Canada App
Parks Canada App
Official app and GPS tours
Free

Your pocket guide to Canada's national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas. Plan, navigate, and discover with offline maps, real-time information, and interactive tours.

Offline maps and navigationReal-time directions and weatherInteractive self-guided tours
✈️ Travel
(286)
free
9
National Parks Pocket Maps
National Parks Pocket Maps
National Parks Pocket Maps
#1 U.S. National Parks
Free

Plan and explore U.S. National Parks with detailed offline maps, guides, and brochures. Discover over 500 parks, campgrounds, trails, and points of interest. Features GPS tracking, park alerts, and weather forecasts for an empowered adventure.

Offline park maps and guides500+ U.S. National Park Service sites7,300+ campgrounds
✈️ Travel
(2.4K)
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
Grand Teton National Park Tour
Grand Teton National Park Tour
Grand Teton National Park Tour
Yellowstone & Beyond GPS Guide
Free

Explore Grand Teton National Park with a self-guided driving tour. Discover must-see lakes, vistas, and hiking trails with automatic audio stories that play based on your location. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace, even offline.

Self-guided driving tourAutomatic location-based audio storiesOffline functionality
✈️ Travel
(36)
free with in-app purchases
12
Shaka Guide | GPS Audio Tours
Shaka Guide | GPS Audio Tours
Shaka Guide | GPS Audio Tours
Hawaii & National Park Travel
Free

Discover national parks and scenic drives with automated GPS audio tours. Get directions, stories, and local music as you explore. Enjoy flexibility to choose your stops and an offline map for seamless navigation.

GPS-activated audio narrationDirections to must-see stopsStories and local music
✈️ Travel
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Chimani: National Parks
Chimani: National Parks
Chimani: National Parks
AI trip planner & offline maps
Free

Plan national park adventures with AI-generated itineraries, offline GPS maps, and expert guides. Get real-time alerts and on-trail assistance, even without cell service, to explore confidently.

AI trip plannerOffline GPS mapsPark Assistant for on-trail answers
✈️ Travel
(1.2K)
freemium
14
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
15
National Forest Explorer
National Forest Explorer
National Forest Explorer
USFS Forests & Grasslands
Free

Discover U.S. Forest Service lands and heritage sites with this official exploration tool. Access detailed information, offline maps, and recreational opportunities for your next adventure. Stay updated on closures and events with push notifications.

Discover nearby forests and grasslandsExplore points of interestAccess forest facts and heritage information
📚 Education
(728)
free
16
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Visitor Guide
Free

Explore Yellowstone National Park with this comprehensive offline guide. Discover its formation, history, geology, flora, fauna, and more, based on real visitor experiences. Plan your visit with detailed sections on attractions, activities, and practical information.

Offline mobile guideVisitor advice and experiencesDetailed park information
📚 Education
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park
Visitor Guide
Free

Discover Glacier National Park with this comprehensive offline guide. It provides detailed information on the park's history, geography, flora, fauna, and recreational activities. Plan your visit with tips on getting around, accommodation, safety, and day trips, all accessible without an internet connection.

Offline mobile guideDetailed park informationRecreation and activity planner
📚 Education
(364)
free with in-app purchases
18
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon Visitor Guide
Free

Explore this popular national park with a comprehensive offline guide. Access detailed maps, historical information, and insights into the region's biology, ecology, and cultural explorations. Make the most of your visit with advice from fellow travelers.

Offline maps (route, village, desert view, general, hiking)History and explorationsBiology and ecology information
📚 Education
(246)
free with in-app purchases
19
Just Ahead:Audio Travel Guides
Just Ahead:Audio Travel Guides
Just Ahead:Audio Travel Guides
National Park Audio Tours
Free

Transform your smartphone into a GPS audio tour guide for road trips. Enjoy narrated audio tours and offline maps of compelling destinations, with GPS prompts that tell you what you're seeing as you drive. Expertly written and narrated guides bring scenery, history, and wildlife to life.

GPS-triggered audio narrationOffline maps and guidesExpert-written content
✈️ Travel
(327)
free with in-app purchases
20
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