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rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
2. Sorry I should have been more clear. I am not that into hiking. Just looking for a cheap app
Mon May 23, 2016, 11:39 AM
May 2016

for my Iphone.

hueymahl

(2,649 posts)
3. MotionX
Mon May 23, 2016, 11:53 AM
May 2016

There are others, but this is my go-to app for tracking hikes, bike rides, anything outdoors. Does not need a connection - you can preload maps and turn off your cell signal to extend your battery.

http://gps.motionx.com/

 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
6. I've seen that one. I assume you have to have it on collecting gps data all the time.
Mon May 23, 2016, 01:18 PM
May 2016

How long can you go on a regular IPhone battery?

Do you have to pay for the map downloads? Do they have trail maps?

Does it work in the forest?

Thanks for replying.

hueymahl

(2,649 posts)
10. Yes, it needs to be on for the GPS to work, but it operates in the background
Mon May 23, 2016, 01:52 PM
May 2016

I.E., you can have the phone in standby and it still works in the background.

I have had no issues in a forest. I use it for mountain biking frequently in NC/GA where most trails are under a canopy.

Battery is pretty good. As a rule of thumb, it shaves about 30-40% off my battery life if I have it on and recording. I can get some of that back by turning off the cell coverage, wifi & bluetooth.

Some maps are free. You can download public maps and their own maps:

MotionX Road
MotionX Terrain
NoAA Marine

And you can use these maps, but they require a connection:

Bing
Apple
Google

Finally, you can buy a $5 upgrade that lets you pull down additional map sets. Examples include USGS BAsemap and Open Cycle Maps. Some of these other map sets have a charge, but most of them are free.

 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
5. Try this one then ...
Mon May 23, 2016, 12:14 PM
May 2016
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Delorme-Earthmate-PN-40-Handheld-Portable-GPS-/252398219141?hash=item3ac41b2f85:g 9kAAOSwrnNXQM-a

It's used/refurbished. I bought one new about 7 years ago and still use it. My son the mountain climber has the other one I suggested.

 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
7. Thank again for responding but looking for an app for my IPhone.
Mon May 23, 2016, 01:21 PM
May 2016

The hikes I go on are not that rugged mostly just walks, but sometimes in the forests. Just looking for something inexpensive to goof around with. Are you familiar with the Olympic Discovery Trail in Washington the State? Most is flat and paved. Great for bikes and casual walkers. The trail is about 127 miles long but some is on highways and streets.

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