Discover new trails and navigate through hiking trails, climbing routes, and backcountry skiing lines. Scout new terrain, download maps, or review wildfire info. Navigate your outdoor pursuits using the ultimate GPS map app with onX Backcountry.
Plan your hiking, mountain biking, and climbing activities with trustworthy data. Topographic maps, GPS tracking, and weather forecasts help you navigate confidently in unknown terrain. Toggle map layers to show nearby hazards such as wildfires or avalanches. Use 3D maps to visualize your trip and measure elevation and distance.
Map out custom routes seamlessly with our snap-to-trail feature and prepare in granular detail by setting Waypoints and reviewing Slope data. View localized weather and hour-by-hour wind forecasts. Discover adventures nearby with 650,000+ miles of trails, 300,000+ rock climbs, and 4,000+ ski routes.
Download maps for offline use and leave a breadcrumb trail with Tracker to measure key trip stats. View trail conditions and switch between Hike, MTB, Climb or Ski Tour for an app that keeps you safe for all your adventure needs.
Navigate confidently with powerful map tools and go farther with onX Backcountry today.
onX Backcountry Features:
▶ Ultimate GPS Map App for Outdoor Pursuits
• View trail maps in 3D, topo, satellite imagery or hybrid to visualize terrain
• Hiking, biking, climbing, and skiing become easier with custom map routes
• GPS tracking to know where you came from and share your trip
• Set Waypoints and access data on Slope Angle, Slope Aspect, and Trail Slope
▶ Map Modes for Every Adventure
• Hiking – Trail lengths, difficulty levels, elevation, and real-time GPS
• Mountain biking – Biking paths, difficulty ratings, trail conditions, and elevation
• Rock climbing – Climbing routes, climb types, GPS tracking, and user reviews
• Backcountry skiing & snowboarding – Slope angles, SNOTEL data, and ATES layers
▶ Navigate Offline without Cell Coverage
• Save offline maps and turn your phone into a handheld GPS device
• Track your location and follow the blue dot to get back to your starting point
• Measure hiking, biking, climbing or skiing stats to see where you’ve been
▶ Scout Ahead & Stay Safe on your Trip
• Use the compass to find your location and orient yourself
• Access localized weather conditions, 7-day weather forecasts, and hourly wind data
• Hike confidently with Trail Reports. Submit current conditions and trail closures
• View wildfire layers, monitor air quality, and visualize smoke density
Your Four-Season Outdoor App
onX Backcountry brings everything you need for your outdoor adventures into one place. Download and start your next journey today!
▶ Free Trial
Start a Premium or Elite trial for free when you install the app. Maximize your backcountry experience and access all of our best features for seven days.
▶ Premium & Elite Features
• 650,000+ miles of running, hiking, backpacking, ski, and mountain bike trails
• 4,000+ backcountry skiing lines with guidebook descriptions
• 300,000+ rock climbing routes with approach trails
• See elevation and distance gain in seconds
• Plan trips with a snap-to-trail route builder
• Offline trail maps help you navigate without cell service
• 24K topographic maps and 3D maps for the entire U.S
• 985 million acres of Public Land across the U.S.
• 550,000 Recreation Icons: Trailheads, backcountry cabins, campgrounds, and more
• Map data sourced from USFS, BLM, and NPS
• Private Land Layer (ELITE ONLY): Property maps, land boundaries, land ownership, and acreage
• Recent Imagery (ELITE ONLY): Detailed satellite imagery from the past two weeks
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