Trails Overlay


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. Note: If there is a trail that only has the visible option, you can trace it freehand with the Route Tool and save it as your own route.

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:

There are two types of trail overlays offered in Topo Maps+:

a.       Open Street Map Trails (OSM) - Worldwide

b.       US Forest Service Trails (USFS) - US only


  1. The OSM overlay is activated by default but if you would like to toggle it off you can do that by tapping on Trails under the Legacy tab in the Map Dashboard.

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

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