• Plan the perfect trip for you, using our hike difficulty ratings, elevation profiles, star ratings, and informed insights on seasons, camping and lodging, guided tours, food and drink, and more.
• Search for hikes using the map or a park's “best of” list curated through star rankings from the community.
• Other cool features: Create a to-do list, track your hikes, or send your exact location to help in case of emergency.
National Park Trail Guide is your comprehensive guide to hiking and site seeing in our National Parks.
• Traveling with kids? We have an expert-selected list of Family Friendly Hikes.
• The app is completely free--it’s our gift to you as part of the National Park Service's Centennial Celebration.
By using GPS, we can show your location on trails and vertical profiles.
The data is available offline, and your phone uses its built-in GPS to show your location.
Want to target the park’s most beautiful features? View our list of Gems.
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
• No cell signal needed.