onX Backcountry Trail Maps GPS

In-app purchases
4.3
2.32K reviews
500K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Discover new trails and backcountry skiing lines. Navigate through hikes, climbing routes, and mountain bike trails. Whether you’re scouting new terrain or navigating maps in the field, onX Backcountry is the ultimate app for offline outdoor recreation.

Plan your hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and climbing activities with trustworthy data. HD topographic maps, GPS tracking, and weather forecasts help you 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, even without cell service.

Map out custom routes seamlessly with our snap-to-trail feature and prepare in granular detail by setting Waypoints and reviewing Slope data. View localized weather and hour-by-hour wind forecasts. Discover adventures nearby with 650,000+ miles of trails, 300,000+ rock climbs, and 4,000+ ski routes.

Download 3D maps for offline use and leave a breadcrumb trail with Tracker to measure key trip stats. See in-depth terrain features with high definition topo maps and switch between Hike, MTB, Climb, or Ski Tour for an app that covers 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
• View trail maps in 3D, HD topo, satellite imagery or hybrid to visualize terrain
• Hiking, skiing, biking, and climbing become easier with custom map routes
• GPS tracking to know where you came from and share your trip
• Set Waypoints and access data on Slope Angle, Slope Aspect, and Trail Slope

▶ Map Modes for Every Adventure
• Hiking – Trail lengths, difficulty levels, elevation, and real-time GPS
• Backcountry skiing & snowboarding – Slope angles, SNOTEL data, and ATES layers
• Mountain biking – Biking paths, difficulty ratings, trail conditions, and elevation
• Rock climbing – Climbing routes, climb types, GPS tracking, and user reviews

▶ Navigate Offline without Cell Coverage
• Download 3D maps with interactive trail data. Turn your phone into a handheld GPS
• Track your location and follow the blue dot to get back to your starting point
• Measure hiking, biking, climbing or skiing stats to see where you’ve been
• View distance or elevation gain in seconds as you navigate in the field

▶ Scout Ahead & Stay Safe on your Trip
• Use the compass to find your location and orient yourself
• Access localized weather conditions, 7-day weather forecasts, and hourly wind data
• Hike confidently with Trail Reports. Submit current conditions and trail closures
• Plan ahead with ATES, wildfire, air quality, and smoke density layers

Your Four-Season Outdoor App
onX Backcountry brings everything you need for your outdoor adventures into one place. Download and start your next journey today!

▶ Free Trial
Start a Premium or Elite trial 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, skiing, and mountain bike trails
• 4,000+ backcountry skiing lines with guidebook descriptions
• 300,000+ rock climbing routes with approach trails
• Offline 3D maps help you 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, and more
• Map data sourced from USFS, BLM, and NPS
• Private Land Layer (ELITE ONLY): Property maps, land boundaries, land ownership, and acreage
• Recent Imagery (ELITE ONLY): Detailed satellite imagery from the past two weeks

▶ Terms of Use: https://www.onxmaps.com/tou

▶ Privacy Policy: https://www.onxmaps.com/privacy-policy

▶ Feedback: If you have any trouble or have an idea of what you’d like to see next, contact us at support@onxmaps.com.
Updated on
Mar 13, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Personal info and 3 others
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 6 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.4
2.27K reviews
Yvonne Jessop
December 1, 2025
This app has great features. I had really high hours for it. I used it on several hikes and each one had missing information. Part of the trail was closed or changed, a whole trail was permanently closed. I don't know how they get the trail information. Maybe they need more hikers giving them information. For that price point I need much greater accuracy.
6 people found this review helpful
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onXmaps
December 1, 2025
Thanks for the thoughtful feedback and for giving onX Backcountry a try. Trail status can change quickly and we’re sorry some info was out of date—that’s not the experience we want. We use multiple data sources plus user reports, and your input helps. If you have any questions, please reach out to our support team with help@onxmaps.com.
Josh L
October 2, 2025
Likes: Popular trails in my area are easier to see on the map without zooming all the way in, the trails are color coded by difficulty. Dislikes: App navigation is clunky, it's far too difficult to download trails, a lot of the trails I take aren't mapped properly so downloading just a single trail is pointless as you have to manually download an entire area, some trails are hard to select and there's a fat delay once selected proper. Decent alternative but doesn't work for me.
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onXmaps
October 3, 2025
Hey Josh! Thanks for providing some great feedback for our app. We appreciate it and are happy you were able to try out onX. We'll continue working to better the app and hope to win you over in the future!
Carl Fredrickson
June 8, 2024
The app is easy to use and works well for the most part. I can only give 2 stars though, because it is missing parts of the Superior Hiking Trail, so I am unable to create a route for a section hike. With these missing sections, the app is unusable for my purposes. I requested a refund for the premium subscription through Google and it was denied - what a waste of money!
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onXmaps
June 10, 2024
Hey Carl, Thank you for reaching out. We're sorry to hear of the missing trail sections, that are effecting your routing ability. Please contact our customer support team, and we'd like to help. Our phone is 4065401600, we're open M-F: 9-4 MT. Regards