One app for the hike. One link for home.
- Record on your iPhone. Install TrailsPals, sign in with Apple or Google, choose your activity and start a journey.
- Share a watch link. Send it to your chosen Guardian. They can open it in a browser without installing the app.
- Stay clear about the plan. Set a return time, check the last-update time together, and agree what your Guardian should do if you are late.
GPS recording can continue without mobile data, but live updates and alerts need a connection. A stale position is not confirmation that someone is safe. TrailsPals does not contact emergency services.
See what you will use on the trail
Start free. Choose Pro when you need more.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Journey recording | Included | Included |
| Photos and meet requests | Usage limits apply | Higher or unlimited allowances as shown in the app |
| Audio voice memos | Not included in the free offer | Included |
| Guardian options | Basic journey watch link | Additional planning and watcher options |
Check the current offer in the app before purchasing. Prices and available offers vary by storefront. A watch link needs no purchase by the person opening it.
Find your next route
Browse community-mapped routes and check official access and conditions before leaving. Mapped length alone does not tell you difficulty.
- Asheville, NC — 30 mapped route entries
- Boulder, CO — 12 mapped route entries
- Denver, CO — 30 mapped route entries
- Phoenix, AZ — 30 mapped route entries
- Portland, OR — 20 mapped route entries
- Salt Lake City, UT — 6 mapped route entries
- San Diego, CA — 5 mapped route entries
- Seattle, WA — 30 mapped route entries
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