Where Does AllTrails Store Downloaded Trail Maps?
AllTrails keeps offline trail maps in private app storage for Plus members. Android and iOS paths plus list sync.
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AllTrails stores downloaded trail maps inside private app storage. The download toggle sits on each trail page for Plus members, and the map plus route line then work without signal. Recording a hike also works offline and uploads when you return.
Files never appear in a shared folder. Favorites, lists and completed recordings sync through your AllTrails account, while map tiles download per device. Exporting a trail as GPX from the website is the portable route when you need the same line in a Garmin or another app.
Where AllTrails stores this, by platform
App-private storage (per-trail download toggle)
Package com.alltrails.alltrails. Plus membership required for offline. Lists sync via account, tiles download per device. Export GPX from the trail page for use elsewhere.
App sandbox (per-trail download toggle)
Same account sync and per-device download model. Verify downloads before leaving coverage, since iOS can evict data under storage pressure. Recordings upload on return to signal.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use AllTrails without signal?
Open the trail on Wi-Fi and tap Download, then keep the app open until it finishes. The map and route line then work offline. Your lists sync separately, so the download step still matters per device.
Can I export an AllTrails map as GPX?
Yes from the trail page on the website or app share sheet. That GPX imports into Garmin and other tools. Offline tiles themselves never export; only the route line travels by file.
Do downloads transfer to a new phone?
Lists and favorites do, map files do not. Sign in on the new phone and download each trail again. Recordings made offline upload once the old phone regains signal, so sync it before wiping.
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