
onX Backcountry: Trail GPS App 4+
Skiing, Hiking & Biking Maps
onXmaps, Inc.
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Discover new trails and navigate through backcountry skiing lines, climbing routes, and hiking trails. Whether you’re scouting new terrain, navigating maps offline, or reviewing wildfire info, onX Backcountry is the ultimate GPS map app for your outdoor pursuits.
Plan your hiking, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding activities with trustworthy data. Access topographic trail maps, GPS tracking, and weather forecasts to navigate confidently in unknown terrain. Toggle map layers to show nearby hazards such as wildfires or avalanches. Measure distance and elevation, and visualize your trip in 3D.
Map out custom routes seamlessly with our snap-to-trail feature and prepare in granular detail by setting Waypoints and reviewing Slope data. Receive snow info from SNOTEL stations and regional avalanche forecasts. Discover adventures nearby with 650,000+ miles of trails, 4,000+ ski routes, and 300,000+ rock climbs.
Download maps for offline use and leave a breadcrumb trail with Tracker to measure key trip stats. View trail conditions and switch between Hike, MTB, Ski Tour or Climb for an app that keeps you safe for all your adventure needs.
Navigate confidently with powerful map tools and go farther with onX Backcountry today.
onX Backcountry Features:
▶ Ultimate GPS Map App for Outdoor Pursuits
• Visualize terrain by viewing your maps in 3D, topo, satellite imagery, or hybrid
• Map out custom routes for hiking, biking, skiing & climbing
• GPS tracking to know where you came from & share your adventure
• Set Waypoints and access data on Slope Angle, Slope Aspect & Trail Slope
▶ Ski Line Information & Snow Safety
• Ski and snowboard safely with avalanche forecasts for the U.S. & Canada
• 3D maps to review terrain, scout ski lines & prepare for hazards on trails
• Access localized weather conditions & 7-day weather forecasts
• View ATES layers, snowfall information & historic trends via SNOTEL data
▶ Navigate Offline without Cell Coverage
• Save offline maps and turn your phone into a handheld GPS device
• Track your location and follow the blue dot to get back to your starting point
• Measure hiking, skiing or climbing stats to see where you’ve been
▶ Free Trial
Start a Premium or Elite trail for free when you install the app. Maximize your backcountry experience and access all of our best features for seven days.
▶ Premium & Elite Features
• 650,000+ miles of running, hiking, backpacking, ski, and mountain bike trails
• 4,000+ backcountry skiing lines with guidebook descriptions
• 300,000+ rock climbing routes with approach trails
• See distance and elevation gain in seconds
• Plan trips with a snap-to-trail route builder
• Save unlimited Offline Trail Maps to navigate without cell service
• 24K topographic maps and 3D maps for the entire U.S.
• 985 million acres of Public Land across the U.S.
• 550,000 Recreation Icons: Trailheads, backcountry cabins, campgrounds & more
• Map data sourced from USFS, BLM, and NPS
• Private Land Layer (ELITE ONLY): Property maps, land boundaries, land ownership & acreage
• Recent Imagery (ELITE ONLY): Detailed satellite imagery from the past two weeks
▶ Feedback
If you have any trouble or have an idea on what you’d like to see in the maps next, please contact us at support@onxmaps.com. We’d love to hear from you.
Your Four Season Outdoor App
Whether you’re into hiking, snow skiing or backpacking, onX Backcountry brings everything you need into one place. Plan, navigate, and share your outdoor adventures with ease. Download and start your next journey with onX Backcountry.
What’s New
Version 25.5.0
We improved user experience with a few bug fixes as well as preparing the app for future feature updates.
Ratings and Reviews
Metric Units
Everything on the app is great! Is it possible to get the base map to display mountain peak elevations in meters? It still shows it in feet despite setting units in metric
Developer Response ,
Hi there, thanks for reaching out to us here with your review! At this time there isn't a way to switch elevation to show in meters, sorry for the inconvenience with this. I'll definitely let the team know that you're requesting this! If you have any additional questions feel free to email our support team at help@onxmaps.com.
Useless in Canada
No idea why this app is even available in Canadian app store. Not a single trail. No topo maps. Oh and temp on main map is always in F even after changing settings to metric.
Very useful, hiking and climbing up
I found the features to be very good on this app. The only drawback is that it relies a lot on user feedback, which of course depends on the quality of the user feedback that is getting.
Subscriptions
App Privacy
The developer, onXmaps, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer's privacy policy.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Search History
- Browsing History
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Search History
- Browsing History
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- onXmaps, Inc.
- Size
- 423.5 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn't open, which can decrease battery life.
- Copyright
- © 2025 onXmaps, Inc
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- Backcountry Premium Yearly $37.99
- Backcountry Premium Yearly $37.99
- Backcountry Elite Year (AS) $124.99
- Backcountry Elite Year $124.99
- Backcountry Elite Monthly $19.99
- Backcountry Elite Monthly $19.99