Each of our map layers are now available to all members. We offer a choice of map layers across our website and apps as each member of our community has slightly different needs in a map. By using map layers, you can easily toggle between map formats while keeping the size and scale that you want.
You can access different map layers by following these steps:
Via desktop or laptop computer:
- Log in to your account on https://www.alltrails.com
- Select a trail card or personal map/recording
- If on a trail details page, select the static map of the trail (on the right hand side). If on a recording or map details page, select the map where your route is displayed (the right side of the screen)
- Select the 'Map Layers' button. It is below 'Overlays' on the bottom right corner of the map
- Select the map layer you are interested in (it will display green). It will then be applied to the map
Via iPhone or Android app:
- Log into your account
- Select a trail card or personal map/recording
- If on a trail or recording details page, scroll down to the map section and click 'View Full Map'. If on a map details page, your map will immediately be displayed.
- In the bottom right corner of the map screen you will see the 'Map Overlays' button (it is below 'Overlays')
- Select the overlay you are interested in (it will display green) and tap 'Done'
Below is a brief overview of our map layers:
AllTrails - Our flagship map layer, custom built for the AllTrails platform. Includes trail names, mileage markers, contour lines, hill shading, waterways, roads, summit labels, land cover types (forests, glaciers, etc.) and detailed building footprints.
Satellite - Global, high-resolution satellite imagery. Includes labels.
Road - Streets, buildings, and places, all around the world.
Topo (US only) - US Geological Survey topographic maps showing both natural and man-made features (including campsites and roads), along with contour lines.
Terrain - Topographic map with contour lines and elevation that delineates boundary lines for Regional, State, and National Parks across the globe. Includes roads.
World Parks - Terrain map with elevation contour lines along with land use and landcover information across the globe. Includes roads.
OSM (Open Street Map) - Detailed map of the world created by a global team of volunteers. Includes trail names, landmarks, points-of-interest, campgrounds, parking areas, train stations, and more.
OCM (Open Cycle Map) - Similar to OSM but primarily aimed at showing information useful to cyclists.