Switching map styles is easy on HiiKER, but there’s more to it than you might think! Step-by-Step Guide to switching and Using Maps on HiiKER     1. Access the Map Styles MenuNavigate to the map view of a trail you’re interested in or any map screen within the app. Look for the map styles […]

There are a few ways to search for new adventures on HiiKER.  Home page Search From the Home page, tap on the search bar at the top of the page. from here you can search for: How to search via the explore map on HiiKER Tap on the Search tab to open the Search map […]

Option 1 Found an interesting trail and want to share it on social media? Or share a link with your friends? Go to the trail overview page of the trail you want to share and click the share icon in the top right of the page. Option 2 From the pop up you can select […]

On any HiiKER map, you can unlock a world of useful points of interest, like accommodations, peaks, shops, transport stations, historical sites and more, just for hikers and outdoor adventures.  To show POIs on the map: For more information on each POI, tap the icon on the map to reveal an information sheet. From here […]

The HiiKER app uses the in built GPS on yourt mobile device to location your position on the map, as long as it has permission! On any map, you can zoom to your location by tapping the location button. Compass mode To use the device’s accelerometer to turn the map in the direction you point […]

HiiKER’s review and comment system opens up a world of conversation on hikes and activities. Tell people about your experience and leave a rating of the hike, or check out other hikers comments to learn more. How do I view ratings/reviews on HiiKER? How do I leave a review of a hike on HiiKER? How […]

How to import a GPX file into HiiKER app? To import a GPX route file into HiiKER: Open the “Map” tab. Tap the options button. Select the “Import a GPX file” option. This will open the route in the Hike Planner.  How to export a GPX file into the app? Open the hike that you […]

Step 1 Downloading a GPX is easy. Navigate to the trail you want to download (This can be a curated trail or a custom route that you have created on HiiKER), scroll across the on the action buttons and tap the “Export” button and save your GPX file to your device:

The HiiKER Live locator is a powerful way to share your location with your family, friends and hiking group. It will show your live location with a high level of accuracy while you are on your hike. You can use Live locator to share your own location and to view other people’s locations who have […]

On HiiKER you can create printable pdfs of sections of the map as a physical backup to your maps on the app. There are 2 ways to print maps from the app:Print an area of the map: Open the map tab Tap the options button Select “Create a Print Map” Select the scale you wish […]