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Gaia GPS: Offline Trail Maps

Maps & Navigation • Outside, Inc. • ⭐ 3.40 • 1,000,000+

Find hikes, download backcountry maps, explore trails, discover offroad routes

Version 2026.1 214.4 MB Everyone

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Gaia GPS: Offline Trail Maps screenshot
Gaia GPS: Offline Trail Maps screenshot
Gaia GPS: Offline Trail Maps screenshot
Gaia GPS: Offline Trail Maps screenshot
Gaia GPS: Offline Trail Maps screenshot
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Permissions Explained 40 permissions requested View details

This app requests 40 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
⚠️ Sensitive Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Allows the app to access an approximate device location. Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user. Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content. Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
✅ Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review Androidx Car App Navigation Templates androidx.car.app.NAVIGATION_TEMPLATES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Androidx Car App Access Surface androidx.car.app.ACCESS_SURFACE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Camera access android.permission.CAMERA Allows the app to use the device camera. Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images. Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
ℹ️ Review Read Media Video android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read Media Audio android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Trailbehind Android Gaiagps Pro Permission C2d Message com.trailbehind.android.gaiagps.pro.permission.C2D_MESSAGE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Com Sec Android Provider Badge Permission Read com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Sec Android Provider Badge Permission Write com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Htc Launcher Permission Read Settings com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Htc Launcher Permission Update Shortcut com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Sonyericsson Home Permission Broadcast Badge com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Sonymobile Home Permission Provider Insert Badge com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Anddoes Launcher Permission Update Count com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Majeur Launcher Permission Update Badge com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Change Badge com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Read Settings com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Huawei Android Launcher Permission Write Settings com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read App Badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Oppo Launcher Permission Read Settings com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Oppo Launcher Permission Write Settings com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Me Everything Badger Permission Badge Count Read me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Me Everything Badger Permission Badge Count Write me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Trailbehind Android Gaiagps Pro Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.trailbehind.android.gaiagps.pro.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Gaia GPS: Offline Trail Maps

Plan, navigate, and explore outside with Gaia GPS—the trusted app for discovering hiking trails, campsites, and winter activities like skiing and snowboarding. Download the premier outdoor activity app featured in publications like the New York Times, Washington Post, and GearJunkie. Find backpacking adventures with topographic maps. Hike with detailed GPS navigation, real-time weather, color-coded steepness layers, and key waypoints like campsites, water sources, and trail access info. Find public land and local routes to map your own trail. Whether you’re looking for campsites, off-roading routes, hiking trails, backpacking opportunities, or ski tracks, discover more outdoors this winter with Gaia GPS. Whether you’re trekking a snowy pass, backpacking deep in the backcountry, or out for a day hike, navigate it all with Gaia GPS’s powerful collection of winter maps and navigation tools for skiing and snowboarding. Find public land trails for backpacking, off-roading, or running. Navigate with offline maps, GPS tracking, weather updates, and campsite info—all in one backcountry navigation app. BACKPACKING OR HIKING • Hiking is easier when utilizing the largest collection of trails and routes available on Gaia Hike, a global map built for hikers • Plan a route with point-to-point navigation from anywhere • Get turn-by-turn directions to any trailhead • Backpacking from base camp all along hiking trails and back again is easy with waypoint breadcrumbs • Distance tracker with altitude and elevation monitoring for every winter activity • Discover new routes for trail running on public land • National parks or scenic hiking trails – Discover new outdoor routes waiting to be explored SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING TRAILS • Discover ski slopes and cross-country skiing trails around you with best-in-class topographic maps • Get ski reports for weather conditions and Nordic trails from OnTheSnow for skiing and snowboarding EXPLORE THE WORLD LIKE A PROFESSIONAL • GPS coordinates help explore while creating routes and tracking progress • Share your data with clients to improve Gaia GPS • Access the full NatGeo map collection for navigating in outdoor activities and information on trails OFF-ROAD ACTIVITY PLANNING • 4x4 & overlanding adventures are easy to record on Gaia GPS • Activity tracker and route planner make trekking, hiking, and backpacking off-road trails simple • Trails, maps, routes, and waypoints displayed on Android Auto FISHING ON PUBLIC LAND • Find a new favorite fishing spot with two all-new interactive map layers. • Get streamflow and water temperature information from the new USGS Streamflow map • Test the brand new Gaia Fishing Map with boat access information and known fish species for select waterways in Montana and Oklahoma. ELEVATE YOUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WITH GAIA GPS PREMIUM WITH OUTSIDE+ • Access 300+ maps • Offline maps to download anytime • Weather, terrain, and safety features • Unlimited access to Trailforks, the largest database of…

What Gaia GPS: Offline Trail Maps Is Used For

Gaia GPS: Offline Trail Maps appears to be a navigation and mapping app for outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, skiing, snowboarding, trail running, and off-road exploring. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to plan routes, view topographic maps, and check trail-related details like campsites, water sources, and public land access before heading out.

It also seems designed for use in places where mobile data may be unreliable, since offline maps and GPS tracking are highlighted. The location permissions support turn-by-turn navigation, route tracking, and position-based map viewing. Other listed permissions, such as storage access and camera access, suggest the app may let users save map data, manage downloaded content, or attach location-related media, though the exact workflow depends on the app’s features and settings.

For phone use, Gaia GPS may be most helpful when you need an outdoor map reference while traveling on trails or in backcountry areas. The metadata also points to weather updates, elevation and steepness layers, and winter sport routing, making it useful for trip planning and on-the-go navigation across different outdoor conditions.

Common uses

  • Plan hiking, backpacking, or trail-running routes
  • Download maps for offline navigation in areas with weak signal
  • Check topographic details, elevation, and steepness layers
  • Find trailheads, campsites, water sources, and public land access
  • Track your GPS position and progress during outdoor trips
  • Review winter activity routes for skiing or snowboarding
  • Use on a phone while traveling outdoors or away from reliable data
Best for:
Hikers Backpackers Skiers Outdoor navigators Phone app
Related tags
backpacking maps campground finder elevation layers gps trail navigation hiking map app offline trail maps outdoor navigation phone app public land maps ski route maps snowboard trail maps topographic maps trail planning

App Details

Package:
com.trailbehind.android.gaiagps.pro
Developer:
Outside, Inc.
Version:
2026.1
Updated:
Mar 27, 2026
Min Android:
11
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.trailbehind.android.gaiagps.pro
  • Age rating: Everyone

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