#7in Hiking Trail FinderTrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk
What is TrailLink?
TrailLink is a trail guide app for hiking, walking, jogging, cycling and outdoor fitness. The description says it provides trail maps, GPS navigation, reviews, photos and waypoints for multi-use trails across the United States, with trail data powered by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Offline map downloads and ad-free use are described as part of the TrailLink Unlimited upgrade.
Pricing. TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Finding local walking, running or biking routes near you
- Planning hikes and bike rides with maps and waypoints
- Checking trails for dog-friendly or ADA-accessible paths
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Why this app is in C tier
TrailLink scores 68 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 79, App Store search rank 64, update recency 36. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Discover scenic walking trails, detailed hiking maps, and outdoor adventures with TrailLink! Discover the best walking, hiking, jogging or outdoor fitness trails with TrailLink, your ultimate trail guide for outdoor adventures. Whether you're a seasoned hiker, casual walker, or outdoor enthusiast, TrailLink provides detailed trail maps, GPS navigation, reviews, photos and expert trail guides to help you explore over 40,000 miles of multi-use trails across the United States. Tired of searching “Trails near me”? With TrailLink, easily find the perfect local hiking destination, walking route, or nature path, bringing you closer to the outdoors. FIND THE PERFECT TRAIL - Search for hiking trails, walking routes, city greenways, and biking paths near you - Explore scenic trails for jogging, running, cycling, hikes or outdoor workouts - Find mountain biking trails, national parks, urban walking paths, paved paths and rail-trails. - Find trail maps of National Parks and iconic landscapes across Hawaii - Get full-length trail descriptions, reviews, photos, and detailed waypoints - Discover nature trails with waterfalls, forests, and wildlife views DETAILED TRAIL MAPS & NAVIGATION - G
Compare in Hiking Trail Finder
| Measure | TrailLink |  onX Backcountry |  National Parks Pocket Maps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | C | A | C |
| Score | 68 / 100 | 84 / 100 | 67 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 8.1K | 6.5K | 2.4K |
| Last update | 467d ago | 12d ago | 36d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free download | Free download |
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Questions about TrailLink
Is the app free to use?
The app is free to download. The description mentions a TrailLink Unlimited upgrade with offline maps and an ad-free experience.
Can I use trail maps without internet access?
The description lists high-resolution offline trail map downloads under TrailLink Unlimited, along with GPS tracking without internet access.
What trails does the app cover?
The description says it covers more than 40,000 miles of multi-use trails across the United States, including national parks, rail-trails, paved paths and mountain biking trails.
Is TrailLink free?
TrailLink is free to download.
What is TrailLink good for?
TrailLink is built for finding local walking, running or biking routes near you, planning hikes and bike rides with maps and waypoints, checking trails for dog-friendly or ADA-accessible paths. It sits in the hiking trail finder list on AppTierList.
Is TrailLink worth it?
TrailLink is C tier, ranked #7 of 9 hiking trail finder apps with a score of 68 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 8,109 ratings. 6 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does TrailLink compare to onX Backcountry?
TrailLink is C tier at 68; onX Backcountry is A tier at 84. onX Backcountry ranks higher. TrailLink is free to download, onX Backcountry is free to download.
How often is TrailLink updated?
TrailLink was last updated over a year ago, on 2025-07-09, which holds its tier down.
All the facts
- List
- Hiking Trail Finder
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 68 / 100
- Rank in list
- #7 of 9
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 8,109
- Current version
- (467 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Health & Fitness
- Good for
- Finding local walking, running or biking routes near you, Planning hikes and bike rides with maps and waypoints, Checking trails for dog-friendly or ADA-accessible paths
- Requires
- iOS 14.0 or later
- Size
- 61 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
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