Hit the trails with these hiking apps

It's time to grab your boots and hit the trail. From route planning to GPS navigation, these apps have all the tools you need to hike with confidence, whether you're exploring a nearby state park or going deep off the grid.

Search over 400,000 trails, both urban and in the wilderness. Reviews from the AllTrails community can help you determine the best one for your skill level. When you're not looking for a challenging mountain route, you can find the best neighborhood trail to walk your dog. Details like route length, shape, elevation, and estimated duration make planning your outing a breeze.

Whether you're hiking a familiar route or tackling a tough new trail, use Strava to follow your progress. Record your hike directly in the app or sync your favorite tracking device for performance insights like average speed and heart rate. Don't keep that extra-long trek to yourself either – share your every mile with friends, celebrate personal hiking milestones, and stay motivated.

Want to revisit that thrilling mountain climb from your vacation? With Relive, just hit the plus sign at the bottom of your screen to turn all of your hikes into exciting video stories by adding music, photos, notes, and 3D aerial views. There are also plenty of nearby routes to discover, either to switch up your usual hikes or to push yourself with a new challenge.

View popular hikes nearby or create your own by entering your starting point and destination on Komoot, then customize it by adding must-see landmarks and pit stops. No matter where you want to go, you'll be armed with important data like duration and elevation along with turn-by-turn voice guidance to make your journey easier and safer.

If you're hiking America's National Parks, ace your pre-hike planning with the Google Maps app. Before you go, locate attractions, campgrounds, or even public restrooms. When you arrive at the park, Maps will lead you directly to the trailhead. Drop pins and save notes for future trips. And thanks to downloadable offline maps, you never have to worry about losing signal again.