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Best Apps For Hiking Trails
- PeakVisor
PeakVisor map of peaks in Montana.
Have you ever been out on a hike and wondered which epic peak was off in the distance? PeakVisor uses your phone’s camera and state-of-the-art 3D technology to show you the names and elevations of 1,016,681 peaks around the world. You can also use this app to identify mountain huts and viewpoints, as well as hiking routes that can get you to some, but not all of, the peaks. You can input photos you’ve taken in years past to identify the peaks in your pictures, too. PeakVistor PRO, available for $2.99 a month on the App Store and $4.49 on Google Play, lets you experience the same features and functionality offline.
Download on iPhone or Android.
- Gaia GPS
Person backpacking using their phone and the app.
Photo Credit: Angela Crampton.
Although there’s nothing like a stand-alone GPS (and, of course, paper maps), the Gaia GPS app allows you to find your next hiking trail, plot a new route or scout out camping options along the way. It features easy-to-read modern topo maps, as well as historical or classic print maps. If you spring for a membership ($20 per year), you can download offline maps, record your adventures and get map overlays (like contour lines, slope angles and hill shading). The free version lets you access the topo map, but only while online.
Download for iPhone or Android.
- Star Walk 2
Stars streaking across the night sky.
With Star Walk 2, you can identify the constellations above you when you’re on an evening hike or backpacking trip. You can discover celestial objects, see how they move across the sky and figure out where to look for any stars or planets you want to see. The latest version of the app offers a real-time map of the sky, 3D models of constellations, augmented reality and even a section for astronomical news. If you have kiddos, or just want to gaze upward in wonderment, this is the app for you.
Download for iPhone or Android.
- AllTrails
Searching for a little-known hiking trail? A scenic spot to bike? A dog park near your home? AllTrails makes it easy to find these things and more. Users can sort routes by activity, suitability (think stroller friendly and wheelchair accessible) and popularity. You can further tailor your search of the app’s 100,000-plus trails by length, difficulty, elevation gain, route type and amount of trail traffic. Once you select a path, you can read reviews from other recreationists, check the weather forecast, review a trail map and scroll through photos of the route. Once you’re on the trail, there’s a nifty feature for recording your mileage, so you can track your distance as you go.
Download on iPhone or Android.
- Seek by iNaturalist
Someone’s hand taking a picture of a green plant in the app.
Photo Credit: Abhas Misraraj, courtesy of iNaturalist.
With image recognition technology, Seek helps you identify the plants and animals you spot while you’re out adventuring. It also shows you commonly recorded flora and fauna near you, based on millions of observations on iNaturalist, an initiative of the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society. Building off the success of the iNaturalist app, the team partnered with Netflix’s Our Planet and World Wide Fund to build monthly observation challenges you can take on directly in the app. The overhauled interface and ability to earn badges for finding different types of birds, amphibians, plants and fungi make this a serious upgrade.
Download on iPhone or Android.
- Instagram
Photos of Instagram on a blue and pink gradient background.
Whether you’re doing it for the ‘gram or gaining inspiration from others’ adventures, Instagram has created a way for vibrant communities of outdoor enthusiasts to connect online and in real life. We’re especially inspired by accounts like @UnlikelyHikers, which started as an Instagram account and expanded into real-life hikes. Another handle, @LatinoOutdoors, began as a Facebook group to become a nonprofit that uses its Instagram channel to promote its mission. Even if you’re not planning on starting a community account or nonprofit, you can offer followers a view into your world. Just remember, when you’re posting your photos, take a moment to understand the nuances of geotagging.
Download on iPhone or Android.
- Pokémon GO
Four Pokémon rest on a map of the world.
We didn’t realize this phenomenon was still a thing until multiple outdoorspeople suggested the app for this list. In case it’s been a minute, the app is an augmented reality mobile game that allows you to locate, capture, battle and train Pokémon. It uses your phone’s GPS to show them directly in front of you, like they are in your real-world location. We did a little more digging, and found that in 2018 Niantic, the company behind the app, teamed up with the National Park Foundation to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System and Wild and Scenic Rivers. Through the partnership, they hosted small group events for players in national parks to benefit the National Park Foundation.
Download on iPhone or Android.
- Google Earth
3D view of Mount Rainier in Washington.
While most people use this app for gaining insights about cityscapes, outdoorsy folks use it to plan cross-country treks, calculate elevation gain and loss, and navigate to the trailhead. The app allows you to choose between 2D and 3D maps, explore distances and zoom in to search for trail features, like slope angles and water sources. We also like the dice feature, that chooses your next location to explore completely randomly. Maybe you’ll find your next city hike or mountain vista with the click of a button.
Best apps for hiking trails near lagos
Shere Hills
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Jos city of Plateau state offers some of the finest and most breathtaking tourist attractions in Nigeria, and Shere Hills is just one of them. The scenic collection of sprawling and fascinating balanced boulders arranged in different formations like small rocks perfectly balanced on top of a big rock, is definitely a wonder of nature. The highest point is about 6,000 feet (1,829m) above sea level. Getting to the peak is challenging, but it rewards mountain climbers with a fantastic aerial view of the city and all it has to offer.
Idanre Hills
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Estimated to be over 800 years old, the Idanre Hills are steep-sided, smooth and dome-shaped in nature. The majestic hills are located in the ancient town of Idanre, Ondo State of Nigeria. It is said in history that the inhabitants of the ancient town once lived on the hilltop. Today, the new settlement is at the base of the hills. No wonder the scenic hills was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To get to the top of the hill, tourists must climb 667 steps with five resting posts along the way.
Canopy Walk, Lekki Conservation Center
Botanical Garden, Hiking Trail, Park, Bridge
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The Lekki Conservation Center in the city of Lagos, Nigeria, is the home of Africa’s longest canopy walk. The suspended bridge walkway in the midst of dense vegetation, measures 1,300 feet (400m) and covers a land area of 78 hectares—extending along the Lagos-Epe Expressway and ending up very close to the Atlantic Ocean. While the walk is not for the faint hearted, it is very safe and offers a panoramic view of a unique wildlife experience.
Olumirin Waterfall, Erin Ijesha
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The sanctuary of purity and beauty is a twist to the normal hiking/trekking trails. The waterfall is a tourist attraction located in Erin Ijesha, Osun State, Nigeria. Olumirin has a therapeutic ambiance, thanks to the impressive seven-part cascades. which can be described as an assemblage of seven visibly unique levels. Nevertheless, climbing the various levels of the waterfall is not an easy task, but it presents an exciting twist for hikers.
Mount Patti
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Nestled in the city of Lokoja, an adventurous climb to the top of Mount Patti, which is around 1,500 feet (460m) above sea level, will take you on an interesting hike to the summit with an incredible view of the city and the famous Rivers Niger and Benue. You’ll also get to see Lord Luggard’s rest place at the top of the hill, which was built around 1900. The then-colonial Governor General of Nigeria was said to have used the Rest House as a relaxation spot after his day’s activities.
Aso Rock
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Aso Rock, Abuja, Nigeria | © Jeff Attaway / Flickr
The Aso Rock is the largest and highest rock in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. Standing at about 1,300 feet (400m) above sea level, it is Abuja’s most noticeable feature, spreading wide across the horizon of the city. The rock encompasses the three major seats of power of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, therefore proper permission from the appropriate authorities must to be granted to climb the rock. It is also quite steep.
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