Best hiking & trail map apps for Android
Hiking and trail map apps show topographic maps and your live position, record tracks and find routes for walking, trekking, backcountry skiing and biking.
30 apps ranked · How we rank
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A deep, community-built trail library with offline maps and watch support, best for outdoor routes rather than everyday driving.
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A focused, ad-free GPS logger with deep statistics and standard file exports, best for hikers, riders and drivers who want a record of their routes.
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A well-established free ski tracker for riders who want automatic run logging, with premium maps and deeper analysis for those who pay.
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A deep, community-driven trail map and tracker that suits mountain bikers and trail athletes who plan routes and check conditions before heading out.
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A well-established route planner and tracker for cyclists who ride unfamiliar ground, with the more advanced navigation sitting behind Premium.
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A free, ad-free backcountry mapping app with offline layers and live tracking that suits serious trip planning and field navigation.
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A well-rounded paid app for hikers and cyclists who want to open, analyze and follow GPX and KML routes with offline maps.
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An offline mapping tool for people who need precise positioning on their own or publisher-supplied maps, with paid tiers for professional use.
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A one-time $5.99 purchase that names over a million peaks offline, provided your phone has the sensors for camera mode.
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A capable offline mapping app for US backcountry travelers who plan ahead and want terrain, land and hazard data in one place.
More of the best hiking & trail map apps
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11
FarOut
FarOut
4.5
100K+
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12
Ski Tracks
Fitness & Sports apps
3.9
500K+
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13
KAYA: THE CLIMBER’S APP
KAYA Climbing
3.9
100K+
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14
GPS Waypoints Navigator
Disciple Skies Software
4.7
50K+
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15
AlpineQuest Off-Road Explorer
Psyberia
4.4
100K+
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16
PeakVisor - 3D Maps & Peaks ID
Routes Software SRL
3.7
100K+
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17
Organic Maps・Offline Map & GPS
Organic Maps
3.8
5M+
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18
Road Trip Ryan Trip Guide
Road Trip Ryan, LLC
4.8
10K+
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19
RockHoundR: Rockhounding Map
Ruby Glint Technologies
4.2
10K+
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20
Guru Maps Pro & GPS Tracker
Evgen Bodunov
4.5
50K+
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21
Gaia GPS: Offline Trail Maps
Outside, Inc.
3.4
1M+
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22
Wise Pilgrim Camino Portugués
Wise Pilgrim Guides
2.5
10K+
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23
Contour lines plugin — OsmAnd
OsmAnd
3.8
100K+
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24
NZ Topo50 Offline - North
Right Place Resources
10K+
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25
BackCountry Navigator GPS PRO
Nii Game INC
3.0
100K+
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26
OruxMaps GP
jose vazquez
4.2
100K+
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27
Natural Atlas: Trail Map & GPS
Natural Atlas
3.8
10K+
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28
Map Chart Mosaic
AppMosaic
3.3
5K+
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29
BLM Public Lands Map Guide USA
GeoPOI LLC
3.3
10K+
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30
Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map
Iterum, LLC
4.0
1K+
About hiking & trail map apps
They suit day hikers, thru-hikers and anyone exploring beyond maintained paths. A live position on a map that works without a cell signal guards against getting lost or misreading unclear signs, and many apps add elevation profiles, waypoints and route planning so you can prepare before you leave. Some focus on downloadable topographic maps and GPS tracking, while others add community-submitted trails or routing tools. They differ in map detail, offline coverage and how much trail data is built in. A few are free with paid map packs or premium features; others charge upfront.
What to look for
- Check whether offline maps are available for the areas you hike and how much storage they require, since losing signal is common on trails.
- Look at the source and age of trail data, as outdated or missing paths can lead you onto closed or dangerous routes.
- Consider GPS accuracy and battery consumption during tracking, because a reliable track and long battery life matter on multi-hour hikes.
- See if the app offers route planning, elevation profiles, and waypoints, which help you prepare and stay oriented.
- Understand how the app is paid for, such as free with paid map downloads or a subscription for premium features, so you know what you get before committing.
How we rank
Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.