
iHikeGPS : Classic Topo Maps 4+
All USA, USFS, Southern Canada
James Associates Inc.
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- $4.99
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Description
Unleash the navigation potential of your iPhone or iPad with iHikeGPS! Turn your device into a high-performance GPS receiver equipped with USGS, US Forest Service & Canadian topo maps. These Classic topo map quads often have valuable back country details that vector maps in other hiking apps don't show.
Even in remote areas with no cell signal, iHikeGPS ensures you always know where you've been, where you are, and where you’re going. Experience the ultimate hiking companion, offering unparalleled Track recording, Route navigation & accurate Estimated Time of Arrival.
One Low Price! Everything included. No sign-ups, ads, subscriptions or in-app purchases. Completely respects your privacy.
Discover the limitless possibilities of iHikeGPS while hiking, backpacking, biking, geocaching, camping, sightseeing, 4 wheeling, skiing & hunting. Recommended as the top choice in “Essential Gear for Safe Hiking”, it's a must-have for outdoor enthusiasts.
TRACKS, WAYPOINTS & ROUTES
Record Tracks as you hike, even in the background. View them on the map with a Trip Timer & Odometer.
View elevation graphs of your Tracks & Routes. Show date, time, % grade, average speed and the area inside a closed path.
Mark Waypoints precisely using topo or satellite maps, place names or addresses, geotagged photos, or by projecting from a known point. Get the elevation from a Digital Elevation Model database.
Set a quick GoTo Waypoint or a full Route to see the heading, direction, distance, elevation change & Estimated Time of Arrival at your destination & intermediate Waypoints along the trail. Be warned when you leave a Route you were following.
Create customized Routes using Waypoints, recorded Tracks, or imported GPX, KML or TCX files. Advanced Route editing.
Send Waypoint, Route, Track & Map List files to other apps and other people via AirDrop, eMail, Messages or iCloud Drive.
View the sun & moon positions and rise & set times for any date & place.
TOPO MAPS AT NO EXTRA COST
US Forest Service FSTopo 24K maps
USGS 24K maps for all states, Guam, Puerto Rico & the US Virgin Islands
USGS 250K & 100K (63K for Alaska) maps for all states
National Resources Canada 50K maps for all areas south of 50° latitude. For Alberta, British Columbia & Newfoundland coverage extends to 54°.
Download using WiFi or cell service. Our maps are optimized to download faster & use less storage memory. Store up to 2200 maps to use in the wilderness without cell service.
These beautiful richly detailed offline topographic map images stitch together for seamless coverage across map boundaries.
Print & Share map images overlaid with Waypoints, Routes & Tracks.
Measure distance and direction between any 2 points.
USE THE UNITS YOU PREFER
Miles, Nautical miles or Km
Feet or Meters
Degrees, Degrees/Minutes, Degrees/Minutes/Seconds, UTM or USNG-MGRS
°True or °Magnetic
SUPPORT
Comprehensive Help in the App
Online Manual on iHikeGPS.com
Email developer: lwjames@iHikeGPS.com
WHAT OTHERS SAY
“I am VERY impressed!!!…It pretty much blows…, my previous fave GPS app, out of the water. Your track recording features, fast map downloads, and well thought out interface make it a real winner.”-John in OR
“Perfect for anyone camping, fishing & hiking, it'll provide great detail when you need it the most…for anyone who takes the great outdoors seriously”-David's review
"iHike is the best user interface ever."-Larry B
“Thanks for a wonderful and inexpensive app! I see my climbing buddies using expensive subscription apps that don't seem to be better.”-Charles
DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
Use iHikeGPS on any iOS device even if you don't have a cellular data plan. iPhones & WiFi+cellular iPads support full navigation. WiFi-only iPads can view maps, but require an iOS-compatible external GPS receiver to show your location & record tracks.
Join thousands of satisfied users who rely on iHikeGPS for their outdoor adventures!
What’s New
Version 9.6.1
Improved handling of separate going-to and returning-from route segments. Left-the-active-route segment notification. We're regularly improving this app so it will be even more useful!
Ratings and Reviews
Don’t leave home without it
This is one of my first apps. I was just beginning to understand the ropes of navigating with a hand held gps. They were fascinating to me.
Then I discovered IHikeGPS. Works offline, download and store USGS and USFS maps, create waypoints, no hassles with subscriptions or purchases. One inexpensive payment and actual product support from the author.
There is a learning curve. It’s not steep. It is important to read the instructions and not assume to much.
Works on the ground, in a plane or car. This app shows me where in at and where I’m going.
Good stuff
I’m passionate the outdoors. I seem to use paper maps and iPhone/iPad apps weekly for hiking, backpacking, bikepacking, backcountry skiing and exploring in my car. I have maintained a paid Gaia subscription for years, I’ve used low cost/free GPS mapping tools, location enabled PDF’s, etc. Still iHike is the simplest, fastest, most intuitive app of them all, with also the lowest power consumption and best map download facility. These days I only use Gaia on my Mac at home for planning.
The map choices on iHike are ‘limited’ to USGS and USFS topos, but in real life these are the ones you need for backcountry travel.
Does everything better than anybody
I have used numerous mobile gps apps, and none comes even close to iHikeGPS. Being able to download topo and forest maps, for free, by WiFi before a trip is great. But if you are stuck on the trail outside your downloaded area, you can still get maps with even a minimal cell signal. The app handles waypoints, tracks and routes with ease, imports and exports gpx and kml format smoothly, and has the best built in help file I have ever seen. And everything can be edited right on the app. It’s all you need for gps.
App Privacy
The developer, James Associates 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 Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
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Information
- Seller
- James Associates Inc.
- Size
- 12.6 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 12.0 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 James Associates Inc.
- Price
- $4.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.