Top 10 hiking apps

With hiking and biking getting into full swing… We’ve compiled a list of apps, we think, you’ll need for the dusty trail.

Keep in mind, for all these apps, your phone will run it’s battery down faster than it would if you were watch The Family Guy. Having said that, here’s a link to a solar charger for iPhone, ya never know.

We did a pretty good search to find these apps, they are for both iPhone and Android.

The Flashlight app is a tremendous app for your phone normally, let alone for hiking, biking or camping. Everyone needs a flashlight. Every phone maker has a flashlight app, they are usually free. If they aren’t free they are inexpensive.

AccuTerra On Demand Maps & GPS Tracker: instead of paying for features that you won’t need, this app lets you pick and choose what maps and features you want to take advantage of on your iPhone. Can record unlimited tracks and waypoints.

Orienteering Compass is a super handy compass application for iPhone that will keep you on the right track even without your Internet connection.

Hiking lets you record unlimited tracks and geo-locations. It also provides you with real time elevation profile and travel statistics. Has a ton of map bundles too.

MotionX GPS is one of the most popular GPS apps around for iPhone. It shows your location and keeps track of it on maps. Offers all kinds of maps and makes sharing information with others easy.

Army Survival Guide is a necessity! One of the best hiking Android apps is the U.S. Army Survival Guide app. This app features essential information for surviving in the wilderness. Learn how to build a camp or shelter and how to find and purify water. Ever wonder which wild fruits are edible or how to treat bites and stings? With this app, you’ll have the answers to these questions and more. It’s an essential resource for any outdoor enthusiast. The app can be installed from the SD card and it’s accessible offline. The free U.S. Army Survival Guide app is available at the Android Market.

GPS Trip Journal helps you capture photos and take notes tied to waypoints to create a rich, Indiana Jones-style journal of your adventures. This app is great for remembering details for your next trip back, organizing tips to share with fellow trekkers, or just reliving your favorite trips.

GoToAid is a neccessary app as well. Clear, nicely illustrated instructions for medical emergencies from minor cuts to broken arms. It also includes first-aid instructions for pets, in case Fido falls sick as a dog.

Peak.AR offers a panoramic augmented reality view of the surrounding peaks. It uses the compass and GPS receiver in the phone to let you know what peaks you are looking at and how far away they are. Sometimes lacks accuracy but still pretty neat.

Now, Go Take A Hike!