7 Hiking Apps for Intrepid Explorers

Are you looking for ways to take your outdoor adventures to the next level? Check out these smartphone applications that may be just what you’re looking for.

14ers.com

This is the smartphone version of the website known and loved by many. It allows user to download images and maps to their phone so that they can be accessed without a cell phone connection. If you’re a hiker, having this app on your phone is a must.

MTN Project

With this app, users put the power of many rock climbing guides into their pocket. Find routes searchable by location and read user review to know what to expect. This app also lets users keep track of which routes they’ve already climbed. Sort routes by discipline, difficulty, star ranking and more.

MTB Project

No cell required, completely free. This is the mountain biking counterpart to the MTN Project. You’ll always know your exact position on the maps and find new trails, all accessible offline.

SkyGuide

Want to add some stargazing to your camping trips? Just hold it overhead to automatically find stars, constellations, planets, satellites and more. With the cinematic time controls you can even see what the sky looked like the moment you were born!

 PeakVisor

This app uses augmented reality to allow users to identify distant mountains and elevations. It’s great to use at the top of a mountain so that your know what mountains you’re admiring from afar. It puts 3D maps in the palm of your hand, and it’s free.

AllTrails

This is a great app for finding trails in a given area. You’ll have access to 100,000+ trail maps, along with user reviews, images, and trail condition updates. It turns your phone into a GPS tracker. You can record details of your hike and share your adventures with friends and family.

Strava

Users can track running and cycling with GPS, join Challenges, share photos from your activities and follow friends. Track your performance over time, and even set up custom segments along trails to track performance over time in a highly tailored way. It’s a great motivator if you need an extra push in your training.

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