Follow new updates and improvements to Backtrack.
This update introduces Photo Waypoints, a new way to bring your adventures onto the map.
Add a photo and Backtrack uses the location saved in the image to place it where it was taken. The photo appears right on your map, so you can see your favorite views and memorable spots alongside your routes.
Try it out from the "+" menu on mobile, or edit a waypoint on desktop.
This update introduces Explore Modes, more detailed base maps, improved offline downloads, and a new Private Land layer.
Explore modes make it easy to switch between map setups tailored to your activity.
Each mode uses a redesigned topo base map with activity-specific details, including trails, trailheads, lake labels, national park / wilderness boundaries, and off-road tracks. Other improvements include high resolution hillshading from 1m DEM data and a refreshed color palette.
Offline maps are now faster and more capable, including reduced download sizes, faster download performance, and background downloading. Additionally, slope shading can now be downloaded for offline use.
A new Private Land layer shows land boundaries and ownership across the United States. Use it to help confirm that campsites, off-trail routes, and access points are on legal ground before you head out.
This update makes route planning faster, simpler, and more intuitive.
A completely redesigned route builder makes planning routes easier than ever. Select your snap mode and easily add new points, drag existing points, and undo at any time.
Instantly create an Out and Back route, Reverse your route direction, or quickly add a Back to Start segment with a single tap.
Measure distances directly on the map with the new Measure Tool. Try it out from the new plus menu.
