Best Trails Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.8★, the trails 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 Trails Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesSep 2026
2TrailLink: Bike, Run, WalkTrailLink: Bike, Run, WalkFree4.6★ (7.4K)NoYesSep 2026
3onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPSonX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPSFree4.7★ (19K)YesYesSep 2026
4Strava: Run, Bike, WalkStrava: Run, Bike, WalkFree4.8★ (374K)YesYesSep 2026
5Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsGaia GPS: Mobile Trail MapsFree4.8★ (32K)NoYesSep 2026
6National Park ServiceNational Park ServiceFree4.9★ (129K)NoNoSep 2026
7Trailforks: Offline Bike MapsTrailforks: Offline Bike MapsFree4.7★ (16K)NoYesSep 2026
8Hiking ProjectHiking ProjectFree4.4★ (2K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Trails

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
#5in 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
  • 🔍 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  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated trail information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
TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk#2

TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk by Rails to Trails Conservancy

Trail Maps Finder & Biking GPS
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.6😊(7.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful trail information
  • 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
  • 💡 Detailed trail maps
  • 👍 Great resource for finding trails
  • 👍 Useful for planning trips
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient for travelers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Limited trail coverage in some areas
  • 🔍 Missing trails in certain regions
  • 🔍 Lack of elevation data
  • 🔍 Confusing navigation
onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPS#3

onX Offroad: Trail Maps & GPS by onXmaps, Inc.

OHV Navigation, Camping Trails
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😊(19K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Detailed and accurate maps
  • 🧭 Helpful navigation features
  • 💻 Seamless desktop and mobile integration
  • 🌄 Great for finding remote trails and campsites
  • 🤝 Responsive and helpful customer support

Room to Improve

  • 🇨🇦 Limited coverage and data in Canada
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Difficult to find and use certain features
  • 🗺️ Outdated or incomplete map data in some areas
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues when using the app

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FAQ about Trails

What are the best trails apps for iPhone?
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run tops our trails apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top trails apps we rank are free to download, including AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run and TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk.
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ trails apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app helps users discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for activities like hiking, biking, and running. It provides detailed trail information, community reviews, and GPS navigation to guide users on their outdoor adventures.
Key features include discovering trails by location and interest, GPS turn-by-turn navigation, offline map downloads for areas with no service, planning for trail conditions like weather, recording and sharing activities, and finding points of interest along the way.

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