How do I download maps to my phone for offline use?

One of the great benefits of AllTrails+ is that you can download maps to your phone for offline use. This allows you to view detailed map information and navigate using your phone's built-in GPS while you're out on the trail - even when you don't have a data signal! 

Your downloaded maps are stored in and accessible through the AllTrails app under Saved >> Downloads.

Download custom maps created via desktop or laptop computer:

If you've used our map creator tool to make your own custom map on AllTrails.com, you'll be able to access that map on the mobile app. Maps that you've created and saved on a desktop or laptop computer will automatically sync and show in your 'My maps' section of the app (Saved >> Lists >> My maps). You must download a map to your phone to use it offline:

1. Open the AllTrails app
2. Tap on 'Saved' on the bottom navigation bar
3. Select 'Lists' from the tabs at the top of the screen
4. Select 'My maps' from the list of options
5. Tap on the download arrow in the bottom right corner of the result card for the map you wish to download
6. Pick the map type(s) you want to download by tapping on the download arrow in the lower right-hand corner of each map type
7. When the circle turns GREEN, your map download for that specific map type has completed

You can also download a map from the map details page by tapping on 'Download' at the bottom of the screen and then selecting the map type(s) you want to download.

Download trail maps via the Homepage, My favourites, Lists, or Completed:

1. Open the AllTrails app
2. On any trail card you can tap the download arrow at the bottom right corner
   1. You can also download a map from the trail details screen, by tapping on 'Download' (in-line with Directions, Navigate, and Share
3. Pick the map type(s) you want to download by tapping on the download arrow in the lower right-hand corner of each map type
4. When the circle turns GREEN, your map download for that specific layer has completed

Download your personal activities as a map:

1. Open the AllTrails app
2. Tap on 'Saved' on the bottom navigation bar
3. Select 'Activities' from the tabs at the top of the screen
4. Tap on the download arrow in the bottom right corner of the result card for the activity you wish to download
5. Pick the map type(s) you want to download by tapping on the download arrow in the lower right-hand corner of each map type
6. When the circle turns GREEN, your map download for that specific layer has been completed

Download a custom map area via the mobile app:

1. Open the AllTrails app
2. Tap on 'Saved' on the bottom navigation bar
3. Select 'Lists' from the tabs at the top of the screen
4. Select 'My maps' from list of option
5. Tap the overflow menu (three dots) in the upper right corner
6. Select 'Create Map'
7. Pan & zoom the map to the desired map area and tap 'Save'
8. Enter a name for your map and tap 'Save' (iOS) or 'OK' (Android)
9. Once saved, tap the 'Download' button at the bottom of the map
10. Pick the map type(s) you want to download by tapping on the download arrow in the lower right-hand corner of each map type
11. When the circle turns GREEN, your map download has completed