Trails Overlay on Android


There are two different types of trails that display on maps in Topo Maps+:

Visual Trails: There are many trails that are displayed on maps as a trail, but is not selectable as a trail. This is because they embedded in the actual map image that we license, not added on as an overlay. They can be used as a visible guide, but do not support the On-Trail tools. 

If you are using Visual Trails on a map, click here to learn how to access the legend.

Selectable Trails: Trails that show up on the map as selectable (they are colored green in the Natural Atlas) can be saved, downloaded, and support the On-Trail tools. Think of them as a pre-drawn Route. Selectable trails come from trail overlays (Open Street Map Trails or US Forest Service)

For a visual comparison, take a look at the following images:


How to Activate Trail Overlays:

  1. Tap on the map icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.

  1. Scroll down to the Legacy section and toggle on the Trails button.

  1. To edit the Trails overlay tap and hold on the Trails Overlay and tap Settings.

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