Mountain Biking Apps

Disclaimer: Technology evolves quickly.  The information on this page is likely already outdated.  It was last updated January 2025.

Mountain Biking Apps

• Trailforks

  • Considered the best trail app for bikes

    • Requires subscription to use on the trail

  • Crowd-sourced information

  • All sorts of trails in our area

  • Integrates with Wahoo and Garmin bike computers

  • Free version 

    • Full access to one area 

    • Partial view anywhere for emergency navigation

  • Pro version 

    • Adds unlimited worldwide maps 

    • Downloadable routes

    • See: trailforks.com/pro 

  • Download: Trailforks for iOS or Trailforks for Android

  • Pro: 4.49 per month; or $7.49 per month with Outside+

• AllTrails

  • Designed to be a hiking app

  • It does show different types of bike trails

    • Acceptable app if you already have the paid version

  • Can be used for road and trail cycling

    • Does not have cycle specific info you might see on cycle apps

      • No Cycling infrastructure

      • No Bike specific lanes

      • No Bike shops and Cafés 

  • Does not have MTB specific info seen on Trailforks

    • Difficulty rating

    • Elevation change

    • Preferred direction of travel

  • Great for making printable maps

  • Free Version

    • Access a worldwide database of hiking trails

  • Paid Version

    • Download maps for offline use

    • Receive route notifications when you're no longer on a preplanned route

    • Use the lifeline feature to let someone know where you are and send status updates

  • Download: AllTrails for iOS or AllTrails for Android