Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps Review
Gaia GPS is a free travel and navigation app that provides offline maps and navigation tools for hikers, backpackers, trail runners, campers, overlanders, backcountry skiers, mountain bikers, and outdoor professionals. The app offers various maps, including Gaia Topo, Nat Geo Trails Illustrated, USFS, and hi-res satellite imagery. Users can take their maps offline, leave a breadcrumb trail on the map, and mark campsites and points of interest. The app also allows users to measure distance, altitude, and elevation change, and check current radar and forecasts to stay on top of changing weather conditions.
Gaia GPS is the preferred nav app for outdoor professionals, who can quickly route to GPS coordinates, view recent wildfires, and share maps, tracks, and waypoints with their team. The app offers a free membership with limited maps for online use only, while the premium membership provides full online and offline access to the map catalog and the ability to print custom maps. To access the map, users must create an Outside account.
Overall, Gaia GPS is a powerful tool for outdoor enthusiasts who want to plan their own routes, discover trails, and stay safe during their adventures. The app offers a wide range of features and maps that can be accessed offline, making it a reliable companion for any outdoor activity.
