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AllTrails
Discover the best hiking and biking trails
As of 30 August 2026, AllTrails has a free plan and paid plans start at $35.99/year. AllTrails is the world's largest collection of trail maps and GPS guides with over 400,000 curated trails for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running. Softwr lists it under Maps. AllTrails is made by AllTrails, LLC, launched in 2010, available on iOS, Android, Web.
Overview
What AllTrails does
AllTrails is the world's largest collection of trail maps and GPS guides with over 400,000 curated trails for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running. Users can explore trails by location, difficulty, length, and elevation gain, read reviews from the community, and record their own adventures. Features include offline maps, real-time navigation, trail conditions, and wildlife alerts.
What people use it for
- Trail discovery
- Hiking navigation
- Outdoor fitness tracking
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Where it falls short
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- The App Store listing shows AllTrails is a free download with an in-app Pro subscription; the visible listing text does not state the Pro price, so the reader must check in-app purchases for the current rate.
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Pricing
What AllTrails costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Free
Free
- Trail search
- Community reviews
- Basic maps
- Activity recording
AllTrails+
$35.99 /yr
- Offline maps
- Real-time navigation
- Trail conditions
- Lifeline safety
- Print maps
Capabilities
Features
Trail discovery
Offline maps
GPS navigation
Activity recording
Trail reviews
Apple Health
Integration with Apple Health
Garmin
Integration with Garmin
Apple Watch
Integration with Apple Watch
Fitbit
Integration with Fitbit
SSL encryption
SSL encryption security feature
Location privacy
Location privacy security feature
Ios support
Available on ios
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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Is AllTrails free to use?
AllTrails offers both free and paid membership options. The basic free tier allows users to explore trails, see maps, and access core features for discovering hiking and outdoor activities.
SourceCan I create custom routes on AllTrails?
Yes, AllTrails allows users to build and edit custom trails. The platform provides route converter tools and options to print custom maps for your own trail designs.
SourceBehind it
Who makes AllTrails
- Company
- AllTrails, LLC
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
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