Trailforks

At a glance

• Editor score
  7.8 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan · 14-day trial
• Best for
  Mountain bikers and trail users
• Free plan
  Yes
• Offline map downloads
  Yes
• Facts checked
  3 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Downloads basemaps and layers for offline use
  • Plans routes with trail data, GPX uploads, and editable GPS points
  • Includes trail reports, activity logs, and terrain layers

• Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan allows one downloaded region at a time
  • Unlimited regions and global offline search require Trailforks Pro
  • Its clearest strength is offline trail mapping, not general-purpose maps

Our verdict on Trailforks

Trailforks brings trail maps, route planning, activity recording, and trail condition reports together for mountain bikers and other outdoor users, including hikers, trail runners, and backcountry skiers. It is available on web, iOS, and Android. The Free plan provides basic map use and one downloaded region at a time; the paid Trailforks Pro plan adds unlimited offline regions, global offline search, full trail detail, and premium map layers. That makes it most relevant to people who plan trips around trails and need maps available offline, rather than people looking for a general-purpose map app.

The route planner can build routes using trail data, GPX uploads, freehand drawing, or manually edited GPS points, and it can generate turn-by-turn directions for planned routes. Trailforks also supports trail search and discovery, activity logs, and reports on trail status and conditions. Map layers cover terrain and activities, including backcountry skiing. Garmin and Strava are listed integrations. Together, these features make the product more than an offline map viewer: it connects route preparation and trail information with activity recording. Users seeking detailed trail discovery and route planning alongside offline maps have a clear reason to consider it.

The plan choice hinges on how much offline access is needed. Free is a limited entry point, while Trailforks Pro adds all basemaps and premium layers, full trail detail and discovery, unlimited offline regions, and global offline search. Trailforks Pro with Outside+ bundles Pro with Gaia GPS Premium, digital access to 15 Outside Network publications, outdoor films, and expert-led outdoor learning. Pro pricing is listed as monthly-equivalent with annual billing, and the starting price is comparatively high. Choose Trailforks for trail-centered navigation and outdoor activity tools; consider an alternative if broad general-purpose mapping matters more or the paid offline features do not fit your needs.

Trailforks pricing

All 3 Trailforks plans and prices →

Trailforks fact sheet

Trailforks integrations

Trailforks lists 2 integrations on its own site.

• Garmin
• Strava

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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Last updated 3 Oct 2026 · How we research and update