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iHikeGPS : Classic Topo Maps
Turn your device into a high-performance GPS receiver with detailed USGS and USFS quads. No subscriptions, no ads, and no cell signal required—just professional-grade navigation for the serious explorer.
Key Figures
Downloads
158K+
User Rating
4.0/5
Total Ratings
200
Publisher
James Associates Inc.
Category
Navigation
Locales
1
Latest Version
9.6.6
Size
12.1 MB
First Released
Feb 12, 2010
Features
Built for the Serious Backcountry Explorer
Navigate with professional-grade USGS topographic quads, advanced track recording, and a privacy-first experience—all for one flat price without subscriptions.
Classic Raster Topo Quads
Access high-resolution USGS and US Forest Service maps that reveal hidden springs, old roads, and terrain details often missing from modern vector maps.
No Subscriptions, Ever
One low price gives you lifetime access. We respect your privacy with no sign-ups, no ads, and no recurring fees to keep your tools working in the field.
The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.
App Store
Screenshots
iHikeGPS app screen showing a classic USGS topographic map with a recorded hiking path and navigation data
Elevation profile graph of a hiking track showing height in feet and distance in miles
Map list screen in iHikeGPS showing USGS and Canada topo map options and technical coordinates for downloaded maps.
iHikeGPS app interface showing a detailed classic topographic map of the US-Canada border with elevation and GPS coordinates
iHikeGPS app interface showing a classic topographic map with a hiking route and waypoints.
iHikeGPS route screen showing a list of waypoints with distances and estimated times of arrival
iHikeGPS app interface showing a detailed topo map of Lake Isabelle with sharing and waypoint options.
Detailed hiking route elevation profile showing distance and elevation gain for the Blue Lake trail in iHikeGPS
iHikeGPS app screen displaying sun and moon positions, sunrise and sunset times, coordinates, and magnetic declination.
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!
This page is not an official page of the app or its developer, but an independent editorial publication created for informational and commentary purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, neither the app nor its developer is affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, authorized by, or otherwise officially connected with MWM, Apple, Google Play, the app publisher, or the app's developer, and nothing on this page implies that the app was developed using MWM's services. Any trademarks, logos, screenshots, and other content remain the property of their respective owners.