Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Hiking Apps

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    Hiking Apps

    My wife and I went on the first of what I hope is a weekly hiking trip. There are so many trails either in town or just out of town and it is such good exercise that IMO it is crazy not to take advantage.

    Anyway, I found the Alltrails app and it seems pretty good but I was wondering what (if any) hiking apps you guys use and would recomend.
    “I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority.”
    – E. B. White
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Re: Hiking Apps

    Not an app as much as just Googling for trails in the area you are visiting.

    If you are on interstates in WV and in Ohio, there are some great paths right off the road -

    Off I 77 (SC state line to Cleveland)
    http://www.mariettaohio.org/bikepaths

    Off US 50 (which runs coast to coast)
    http://www.traillink.com/trail/north...ail-trail.aspx
    - Laura
    Coleman Dome/Instant Cabin Tents, Kamprite IPS, Shasta Oasis 18ft Travel Trailer

    Comment

    • #3
      Re: Hiking Apps

      Originally posted by actad View Post
      Not an app as much as just Googling for trails in the area you are visiting.

      If you are on interstates in WV and in Ohio, there are some great paths right off the road -

      Off I 77 (SC state line to Cleveland)
      http://www.mariettaohio.org/bikepaths

      Off US 50 (which runs coast to coast)
      http://www.traillink.com/trail/north...ail-trail.aspx
      We tried that this morning and liked the trail we found. The problem is that there are so many different trails in one area that it is hard to keep track of which fork we are suposed to take. With the app (idealy) I can just use the gps and there is more detailed info than I found on google.
      “I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority.”
      – E. B. White

      Comment

      • #4
        Re: Hiking Apps

        I have never used this but just saw that Delorme has 2 apps for mobile phones, one for $29.95 and one for $39.95, that includes topo maps of N. America. I don't know how much detail they offer and they are pricey compared to usual apps but it might offer the information you are looking for.

        Comment

        • #5
          Re: Hiking Apps

          Originally posted by JoeN View Post
          I have never used this but just saw that Delorme has 2 apps for mobile phones, one for $29.95 and one for $39.95, that includes topo maps of N. America. I don't know how much detail they offer and they are pricey compared to usual apps but it might offer the information you are looking for.
          I will check them out. Thanks
          “I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority.”
          – E. B. White

          Comment

          • #6
            Re: Hiking Apps

            James, after getting lost because the state park we were hiking in changed and remarked their trails. Nothing matched what was on the map the ranger gave us. We came upon others wondering around trying to find their way out. Lol. We when we asked about it he said maybe he should have told us. I think the rangers were bored and that is what they did for fun.
            We downloaded Gaia GPS, it is easier to retrace your steps. We really like it. We can go online and map hikes we plan to take.
            Last edited by Denni2; 05-07-2016, 06:14 AM.

            Comment

            Previous template Next
            Working...
            X