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The Rail Trailster

All Trails Maps

Why have we chosen All Trails for maps?

  1. We have chosen not to use Apple Maps because of the redirection of GPS coordinates to POIs. We haven’t tested them offline.
  2. We have chosen not to use Google Maps because walking and cycling directions are not available offline.
  3. If All Trails does not have a particular trail, I can very easily create one and make it available to you.
  4. I did an informal survey on a Facebook group of rail trails users and most replied they don’t use maps for rail trails or they use All Trails. Yeah, I know, they may not be representative of all rail trail users.

The primary disadvantage of All Trails is that you can’t print the maps without the premium subscription. I’m hoping that will not inhibit you from enjoying these trails. If you stay on the trail, you are unlikely to get lost.

None of this prevents you, of course, from using the maps you wish to use. If you choose something other than All Trails, be sure it works well with GPS coordinates and that the maps are available offline.