HikeSim

AL GROSS

About this app

Step onto the trail, wherever you are.

HikeSim transforms your treadmill workout or neighborhood walk into a visual adventure. Whether using your Android phone as a window to the world or your Wear OS watch for precision tracking, HikeSim lets you "walk" through real-world trails using a sequence of photos that advance as you move.

THE PHONE EXPERIENCE: YOUR WINDOW TO NATURE
Use your phone as your primary immersive display. See trail photos in that update in real-time as you reach distance milestones.
• Visual Motivation: Every step brings a new perspective, from hidden forest paths to sweeping mountain vistas.
• Standalone Power: No watch? No problem. Track your entire hike using your phone’s internal sensors with consistent 1-second UI updates.
• Hike Maker: Become a trail blazer! Capture your favorite local paths using the built-in Hike Maker and create your own custom photo hikes to share or keep for yourself.

THE WATCH EXPERIENCE: PRECISION ON YOUR WRIST
HikeSim for Wear OS is more than just a companion—it’s a powerful standalone fitness tool.
• Live Health Metrics: Monitor your intensity with real-time heart rate tracking and history graphs.
• Altitude & Pace: Track your climbs with barometric elevation and stay on target with precise live pace data.
• Independence: Head out for a light workout with just your watch. Your data syncs automatically to your phone’s history when you return.

SEAMLESS SYNERGY
INDOOR & OUTDOOR VERSATILITY
• Treadmill Mode: Select "Indoor Walk" to disable GPS and rely on the watch's motion sensors for accurate, jitter-free distance tracking—perfect for gym sessions.
• Real-World GPS: Use "Outdoor Mode" for high-precision GPS tracking, complete with signal loss watchdogs and accuracy warnings to keep you informed on the trail.

KEY FEATURES:
• Expansive Library: Explore a growing collection of world-class hiking trails from around the globe.
• Health Connect: Seamlessly sync your completed workouts, calories, and heart rate data to your favorite health ecosystems.
• Privacy Focused: Your location and sensor data stay on your device. We do not collect or share your personal information.

Your next adventure starts with a single step. Experience the trail like never before with HikeSim.

What’s new

This release supports Android phones and Wear OS watches. You can use the app by itself without the watch and vice versa. Or, you can use them both concurrently.