Very often we can observe how developers of GPS applications for their devices and programs use very complex algorithms that are incomprehensible to most users, confusing GPS coordinates that make it difficult to navigate the terrain.

However, the AllTrails app is significantly different from most of its well-known competitors.

To get acquainted and plan your route, you can visit the official website of the AllTrails.com application or download it for iOS or Android.

Free version of the application

AllTrails offers the following quick and useful features:

• overview of the trails and routes closest to you;
• the ability to edit routes or add new ones to previously created ones;
• users can share photos in tracks;
• If necessary, you can view topographic maps of the selected area;
• you can create and review community route reviews.

Getting started with the app

The AllTrails app opens with a list of trails nearest to you, along with thumbnails of their names, ratings, and geographic location (coordinates). For convenience, the user can switch to the map view. In addition, if you plan your trip in advance, you can choose any country and region to familiarize yourself with.

Using the filtering function

A useful and necessary detail of route planning, as it allows you to narrow down and speed up search results.

• The first category is Sorting. Here you can select subcategories such as Best Match, Most Popular, Recently Added, and Next.
• The second category is “Distance”. If necessary, the user can either increase the search radius, which is measured in kilometers, or decrease it.
• The third category is “Type of activity”. Users are offered a wide range of different types of outdoor activities, among which they can choose one or more. This can be, for example, “camping” or “hiking”.
• The fourth category is “Complexity”. The developers have added three types of route creation difficulty, from the easiest to the most difficult. Difficulty levels are determined by distance, altitude, and terrain. For example, an easy trail will not be characterized by a high altitude.
• The fifth category is “Length” from 0 to 56 km.
• The sixth category is “Suitability”. Users can choose a fully or partially paved road, ideal for walking with children or dogs, or people with special needs.

Separately, you can see a block of additional parameters where everyone can choose:

• Attractions: waterfalls, lakes, rivers, forests, city walks, etc;
• Height dialing;
• type of route;
• rating (according to users);
• the highest point.

If these filters aren’t enough for you to plan your next trip, you can subscribe to AllTrails Pro, which for a flat fee gives everyone unlimited access to National Geographic topographic maps, National Geographic illustrated trails, map editor, printing, offline routes, and GPX export capabilities.

So, AllTrails is the best informative and easy-to-use app to help you organize and plan your best trip.