As NOHVCC interacts with OHV enthusiasts and managers across the country the most common request we hear is for access to high-quality maps. Many trail managers, companies, and clubs have recognized this need and have created resources to attempt to meet demand. A common approach to providing maps and similar information is to create an application (app) or website through which enthusiasts can download, upload, or access electronic maps.
Electronic maps are easy to disperse, can be quickly updated, and often work with or without mobile data service. Many of these apps have been vital to enthusiasts during COVID-19 shutdowns as app managers can update closures and openings in real time. To help enthusiasts get back on the trail safely and when appropriate, we wanted to provide a list of mapping apps of which NOHVCC is aware. While NOHVCC staff uses, or has used, all the apps and websites listed below, we recommend that enthusiasts carry a paper map when they recreate. It may even be advisable to bring a backup GPS because crashes happen, devices break, batteries die, glitches occur, and signals get lost.
Please note – NOHVCC’s intent is to provide you with an idea of what we are aware is available, NOHVCC does not formally endorse any of these products and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the maps found within.
Additionally, NOHVCC encourages anyone who uses any electronic map (app or website) to “ground-truth” any information found within by comparing it to valid paper maps, and/or with managers of the trails or area in question. Finally, crowdsourcing is a valuable tool and can be harnessed to provide tremendous amounts of information; however, please make every effort to ensure that you are recreating legally – if you are in doubt – skip the trail or area in question until you can confirm it is open for your type of recreation.
Again, the list below is intended to provide information about apps and websites of which NOHVCC staff is aware. If there are apps or websites that we have overlooked please let us know at [email protected].
Polaris Ride Command:
Avenza Maps:
Colorado Trail Explorer: (COTREX)
TrailForks:
Idaho Trails Application:
Washington Hometown:
Gaia GPS:
OnX Offroad:
OHV Trail Map California:
Backcountry Discovery Routes (Adventure Bikes)
Rider Planet
