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How to download maps to your phone for offline use

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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 and accessible through the AllTrails app under 'Saved' > 'Downloads.' 

Download custom maps created via desktop or laptop:

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 been completed

Download trail maps via Explore My favorites, Lists, or Completed:

  1. Open the AllTrails app
  2. On any trail card you can tap the download button at the bottom of the screen
  3. Pick the map type(s) you want to download by tapping on the download button again in the bottom-right corner of each map type
  4. When the circle turns green, your map download for that specific layer has been completed

Download your personal activities as a map:

  1. Open the AllTrails app
  2. Tap on 'Profile' on the bottom navigation bar
  3. Select 'Activities' from the tabs (in line with 'Feed' and 'Photos')
  4. Tap on the download arrow in the bottom right corner of the 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 the list 
  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 Map' button at the bottom of the map

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