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iPhone hiking applications?
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Does anyone go on trails around here?
It looks like Earthscape Basic is a really good start, and Geopher is definitely a decent great geocaching tool. But is there a current or promising application on the iPhone that will provide online and offline navigation, waypoints, altitudes and the like?
No, I will not buy a dedicated GPS unit. Just want to pull out the iPhone "just in case". Can usually navigate by stars and landmarks, no problem.
Thanks.
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EDIT: Sorry, didn't mean to sound rude. You probably don't want this thread to talk about whether or not you take a iPhone hiking.
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Yes, there are. Track Me does what you're asking for, so does GPS Tracker.
Both applications work with satellite position only, meaning they don't need a cell connection to work. If you do have a data connection then they will both upload your current position to a web server where friends or emergency personnel can track your whereabouts. Keep in mind that these apps are not a replacement for google maps, where you DO need data connectivity for results.
I've used GPS Tracker in Northern Ontario and found it extremely useful.
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Rail, no prob. (didn't actually read it, but I appreciate the retraction ). I would take it in a pinch.
Thanks!
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Actually, I used http://www.instamapper.com/ today and was pleased with it.
It updates your location on a website, so you can track your hikes, or allows family and friends to locate you if you don't report in.
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It's also great for geotagging photography.
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There was a spam post before mine, deleted by the mods.
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Started using GPS Kit. Really nice.
Wish there was a way to customize the interface; the um, Courier font is not to my liking.
More importantly, the topographical view, while excellent has two flaws:
1) no offline support (say, a few square miles of land for future use)
2) no zoom
Oh well, great for walking around lunchtime I suppose.
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TrailGuru is pretty nice and worth a look. It's free and you can view your hike on Google maps.
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