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How do I upload a file to AllTrails?

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As an AllTrails member you have the ability to upload files to your activities, add a file to an existing map, or create a new map from a file. Our file size limit is 8MB and this is only available on AllTrails.com, not in the apps. Click here to jump ahead to a list of supported file types.

Uploading a file to your Activities list:

  1. Log into your account on https://www.alltrails.com/
  2. Hover over 'Saved' in the top header and select 'Activities'
  3. At the bottom of your activities list click 'Upload file’
  4. Click and drag your file into the box or hit 'Browse' to open your file manager and select your file
  5. Click 'Next' then add a title, star rating, or other attributes, as desired
  6. Click 'Upload' to finish

Uploading a file to a new custom map:

  1. Log into your account on https://www.alltrails.com/
  2. Hover over 'Saved' in the top header and select 'Create map'
  3. Click ‘Upload from file’ in the left panel
  4. Click and drag your file into the box or hit 'Browse' to open your file manager and select your file
  5. Click 'Next' to finish the upload
  6. You will see a 'Route uploaded' pop-up to confirm your file was uploaded successfully

Click here to learn more about creating custom maps.

Upload your activity directly to a trail details page:

  1. Log in to your account on https://www.alltrails.com
  2. Click on the trail card for which you want to add an activity
  3. Scroll down the page and click on ‘Activities’ (in line with Reviews, Photos)
  4. Click on ‘Upload activities’
  5. Click and drag your file into the box or hit 'Browse' to open your file manager and select your file
  6. Click 'Next' then add a title, star rating, or other attributes, as desired
  7. Click 'Upload' to finish

Supported file types:

  • CompeGPS
  • CSV
  • Falk IBEX Tour
  • FIT (ANT+)
  • Fugawi
  • Garmin Course CRS
  • Garmin Course TCX
  • Garmin Logbook
  • GeoRSS Track
  • Google Earth KML
  • Google Earth KMZ
  • Google Maps directions (XML, JSON)
  • GPX (tracks, routes, waypoints)
  • GPX Garmin Streetpilot
  • KOMPASS Verlag (Alpenverein)
  • Magellan Track
  • MagicMaps IKT
  • MS Excel
  • Navigon Route
  • NMEA
  • OVL (ASCII)
  • OziExplorer
  • PathAway
  • PCX5 (tracks, waypoints)
  • qpeGps Track
  • Suunto SDF
  • TomTom BIN (ttbin)
  • TomTom ITN
  • TrainingPeaks (PWX)
  • VDO GP7 (TRC)

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