GPS Program for hiking?

LessThanZero · #1 (**permalink**) 07-20-2009, 11:40 AM

Hi all. I need a program that I can use when I go hiking.
Something that could plug in state and local trail maps would be great.
I've googled and found a few, would like to see if anyone has tried them and could make a suggestion.

**HBOOT** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-20-2009, 12:06 PM

I use Sportypal for running, check it out, izz free
http://www.sportypal.com/Login?returnUrl=/Workouts

thread bout it
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=70083

phreaq · #3 (**permalink**) 07-20-2009, 03:14 PM

sportypal is what you want, for sure!!!

sheureka · #4 (**permalink**) 07-20-2009, 09:02 PM

I use http://www.backcountrynavigator.com/. Not free, but pretty easy to use. - sheureka

LessThanZero · #5 (**permalink**) 07-20-2009, 09:44 PM

I will try both this weekend. Just got a new rod and, going to put it to good use. Thanks for the suggestions.

techguru · #6 (**permalink**) 07-21-2009, 12:10 AM

Delorme and National Geographic both have WM software versions as well, but personally, I wouldn't use phone based GPS for hiking or back country just because of the poor battery life. I get 20+ hours of use out of my Garmin GPS60CSx. With GPS on, I can barely get 4 out of my Touch Pro.

Alan

mikeliius · #7 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 05:15 AM

Here is a map of me hiking on terrain map.
This is after uploading the gpx file. This is just a small part that sportypal can provide.

**gadgetfreak** · #8 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 04:34 PM

If I still had the time to get out like that, this is a pretty cool app to use...

rxb216 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-14-2009, 12:25 AM

RUN.GPS, best sports GPS program in the world, hands down

**HBOOT** · #10 (**permalink**) 08-14-2009, 09:27 AM

I uses both Sporty(free) and run.gps, indeed run.gps offers lot more options. Sporty is gr8 for a free app