12 Best Hiking Apps You Must Have in 2022

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AllTrails

Google Maps does show hiking trails. You’ll see dotted hiking trails on most views of the map. It is an easy way to track your progress on popular trails in busy parks. Google Maps isn’t always reliable for less popular trails, so I recommend AllTrails Pro or Gaia GPS for tracking in more remote places.

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Gaia GPS

The best GPS app for hiking is Gaia GPS. With slightly better maps and navigation than AllTrails, this is the best app for navigating. To use the map and features offline, you’ll need to pay for a Gaia GPS subscription of $39.99 per year.

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PeakVisor

PeakVisor comes in both a free and pro version. The free version allows you to use most of the app’s features. The Pro version’s biggest advantage is offline peak identification and maps – no cell service required!

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Google Maps

Google Maps does show hiking trails. You’ll see dotted hiking trails on most views of the map. It is an easy way to track your progress on popular trails in busy parks. Google Maps isn’t always reliable for less popular trails, so I recommend AllTrails Pro or Gaia GPS for tracking in more remote places.

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5

FarOut

Guthook Guides is the most popular smartphone app for long-distance hiking and backpacking. With over 35,000 miles of trails in its database, it’s a go-to for thru-hikes like the Pacific Crest Trail or the Appalachian Trail.

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Hiking Project

For a specific hike, you can view detailed descriptions, wildlife and plants in the area, reviews by users, and trail conditions. Using the Hiking Project app, you can get a feel for the hike before you even step foot on the trail.

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7

Recreation.gov

If you’re an avid national park camper, you’re probably already familiar with this app. But Recreation.Gov can be used for a lot more than booking campsites. This app is also a platform to book tours, tickets, and permits.

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8

National Park Service App

For national park lovers, the National Park Service app is a must! This app has everything you need to know about all 423 national park units, including the 63 US national parks.

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Seek by iNaturalist

One of the coolest hiking apps is Seek by iNaturalist. It was developed by the California Academy of Sciences and National Geographic. Seek uses your camera and GPS location to identify plants and animals you encounter on the trail.

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SkyView

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Cairn

Cairn is the ultimate hiking safety app! All the app’s features are designed to keep you safe on the hiking trail.

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