iHikeGPS iPhone, iPad and iPod touch GPS Topo Map App

Version History

December 2024:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.4.14 released.

Fixes UI issues on phones with Dynamic Island.
Trims back leg of GPX route with identical out and back points.

September 2024:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.4.11 released.

Improves rejection of illegal characters in waypoint and route names.

August 2024:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.4.10 released.

Improves automatic next waypoint switching when navigating a route which loops back on itself.

July 2024:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.4.9 released.

Fixes a bug which prevented sharing a GPX or KML track file when located in certain parts of the world.
Changes to improve iPad human interface when using iOS 18 Beta.

June 2024:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.4.8 released.

Compass Heading Indicator turns red when compass needs recalibrating.
Changes to improve iPad operation when using iOS 18 Beta.

iHikeGPS App, version 9.4.7 released.

Show the Maidenhead Grid Square locator for any location.

March 2024:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.4.5 released.

Tap a Weather button to view the weather report for any location (iOS version ≥ 16.4).
Shows whether you have map stitching turned on or off by a slightly different icon for the Map List tab.

January 2024:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.4.4 released.

When viewing a route made from a waypoints on an iPad, you will now see the coordinates for each waypoint on the route.

October 2023:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.4.3 released.

Include both waypoints and routes in a single GPX file.
Many iPad human interface enhancements.

September 2023:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.4.1 released.

Updated for iOS 17.
Fixed Instructions Printing for iOS 16 users.

iHikeGPS App, version 9.4.0 released.

Tab bar icons now indicate Tracking on, navigation to a GoTo Waypoint on, and navigating with a Route on.
Updated for iOS 17 Beta.
For iOS 11 and iOS 10 use version 9.3.3.

July 2023:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.3.4 released.

Adds the United States National Grid (MGRS) as a location coordinates choice.
Multiple Share Sheet improvements.
Updated for iOS 17 Beta.
For iOS 11, iOS 10, (and iOS 9) use version 9.3.3.

September 2022:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.3.3 released.

Adds Canada 50K maps for Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec below 50° N latitude.
Updated for iOS 16.

February 2022:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.3.2 released.

Displays the total storage space used by your downloaded maps.

October 2021:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.3.1 released.

Fixes iOS 9-only expired html security certificate problem.
Updated user interface for iPad mini(6).

September 2021:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.3.0 released.

Updated for iOS 15.
Updated for iPhone 13 and new iPads.

July 2021:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.2.5 released.

View the moon's phase.
Create a waypoint by entering an address.
Improved visual appearance when system settings specify Bold Text and/or Larger Text Size.

June 2021:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.2.4 released.

View and share a sun & moon Azimuth/Elevation plot and rise & set times for any date and time and for any place on earth.
When traveling at faster than hiking speeds, displays your speed next to your coordinates.

May 2021:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.2.2 released.

Shows the estimated accuracy of the course and compass heading readings.

March 2021:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.2.1 released.

Import workouts and routes from .TCX files.
Doubles the number of routes allowed.

February 2021:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.2.0 released.

See the % grade of any portion of a trail on the Track graph and the Route elevation graph.
Updated for iOS 14.4.

November 2020:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.1.1 released.

Changes the background color of the Estimated Time of Arrival according to the sun's position to warn you if you will be arriving after the sun sets at your destination.
Updated for iPhone 12.

September 2020:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.1.0 released.

Updated for iOS 14.

iHikeGPS App, version 9.0.8 released.

Visual appearance updates and minor bug fixes.

August 2020:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.0.7 released.

Move a Route Waypoint on the My Location screen.

June 2020:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.0.5 released.

Download in one operation all of the maps necessary to view a waypoints, routes, or track log GPX file.
Share your list of downloaded maps amongst all of your devices or with your friends.
If the clipboard contains a location in the form latitude comma longitude in degrees, then pasting into either of a latitude field or a longitude field will fill both blank fields.

May 2020:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.0.3 released.

Shortcut access to Settings on the Help screen.

April 2020:

iHikeGPS App, version 9.0.0 released.

Supports multitasking on capable iPads.

December 2019:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.3.3 released.

Add waypoints from the Track screen.

November 2019:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.3.2 released.

Updates for iOS 13.2.

September 2019:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.3.1 released.

Updates for iOS 13 Share Sheets.

iHikeGPS App, version 8.3.0 released.

Updates for the launch of iOS 13.

August 2019:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.2.9 released.

Adds the ability to create a new route by reversing an existing route.

June 2019:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.2.8 released.

Fixes a visual problem with the measure distance function when used on NAD27 maps.
Eliminates potential sources of track recording interruption.

May 2019:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.2.7 released.

Switched Place Name search to our own server rather than the USGS server for a huge speed and reliability increase.

April 2019:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.2.6 released.

Updated for iOS 12.2 and the new iPads.

February 2019:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.2.5 released.

Improvements to the presentation of route and downloaded map information.
Improvements when using an external keyboard.

January 2019:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.2.4 released.

Improvements to ease-of-use and the user interface.
Magnetic Compass Declination is shown on the Sun and Moon screen.

November 2018:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.2.3 released.

Ready for iOS 12.1 and the new iPad Pros.
Paddling waypoint icon
Select new map type or scale on the My Location screen.

September 2018:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.2.2 released.

Ready for iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone Xr.

iHikeGPS App, version 8.2.1 released.

Move Waypoints visually on the map screen.

August 2018:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.2 released.

Faster map display.
Ready for iOS 12.

iHikeGPS App, version 8.1.9 released.

Sun and Moon Azimuth-Elevation sky graph with Rise and Set times.
Fixed a problem with swipe left delete on the Waypoints and Routes screens.

June 2018:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.1.8 released.

Quick and convenient distance measurement between any two points on the map.

iHikeGPS App, version 8.1.7 released.

Add Waypoints by marking a location on a Satellite Map.
50K and 250K maps added for Gregorian Bay Islands National Park in Canada.

May 2018:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.1.5 released.

Added maps for Canada's Point Pelee National Park.
New track elapsed time, distance, and average speed display on the Track screen.
For easier route editing, a new selected route point indicator on the Route Elevation screen.

April 2018:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.1.4 released.

Added maps for Canada's Mingan Archipelago National Park.
Select an arbitrary group of routes to export in a GPX or KML file.
Delete individual track segments from a track recording.

iHikeGPS App, version 8.1.3 released.

Select an arbitrary group of waypoints to export in a GPX or KML file.
Change waypoint icons of a group of waypoints in one operation.

iHikeGPS App, version 8.1.2 released.

Updated for iOS 11.3.
Import Waypoints, Routes & Tracks using the ihikegps:// URL scheme.
Performance improvements.

March 2018:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.1.1 released.

Import KML files containing waypoints, routes, and tracks.

iHikeGPS App, version 8.1 released.

Import of KML files.
Requires iOS 9.3 or later

December 2017:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.0.3 released.

Fixed iOS 11 bugs in saving images to Photos and deleting lines in search-mode table views.

November 2017:

iHikeGPS App, version 8.0.2 released.

Several minor appearance bugs repaired.

iHikeGPS App, version 8.0.1 released.

Updated for iOS 11.1 and iPhone X.

iHikeGPS App, version 8.0 released.

Updated for iOS 11 and iPhone X.

August 2017:

iHikeGPS App, version 7.1.3 released.

Choose from a selection of waypoint icons.

May 2017:

iHikeGPS App, version 7.1.2 released.

Calculates the enclosed area of a route or track.
Toggle on and off the display of all waypoints except those being used to navigate.
Create a new waypoint by entering the direction and distance from a known point.

April 2017:

iHikeGPS App, version 7.1.1 released.

Added a Delete All option on the Map List screen.

March 2017:

iHikeGPS App, version 7.1 released.

2678 additional downloadable maps:
USGS 100K, USGS 250K and SE Canada 250K overview maps.
US Forest Service 50K maps for Alaska.
Download up to 750 maps.
Get driving directions to the route trail head with a single tap.
Removed map display glitch when zoomed out on the iPad Pro.

December 2016:

iHikeGPS App, version 7.0.2 released.

Updated for iOS 10.2.
Removed map display glitch when zoomed out on the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

iHikeGPS App, version 7.0.1 released.

Improved Visual Appearance and Usability.

November 2016:

iHikeGPS App, version 7.0 released.

Search USGS and NRC Place Name databases to add waypoints.
New tap-saving shortcuts.
Print the Owner’s Manual from inside the app (iOS 9 or later).

September 2016:

iHikeGPS App, version 6.3.6 released.

Last Version to Support iOS 5 and iOS 6

August 2016:

iHikeGPS App, version 6.3.2 released.

Improved Help Screen Navigation

July 2016:

iHikeGPS App, version 6.3 released.

Enhanced Route Editing.

May 2016:

iHikeGPS App, version 6.2 released.

Long Tap on "Go To" instantly starts navigation on the map screen.
Improved Map Stitching

October 2015:

iHikeGPS App, version 6.1 released.

Updated for iOS 9.

August 2015:

iHikeGPS App, version 6.0 released.

2015 US Forest Service Topo Maps.

June 2015:

iHikeGPS App, version 5.2.2 released.

Send a KML file for any location directly for display in Google Earth.
Fixes a problem with the Save Track as a Route action on the Track Screen.

iHikeGPS App, version 5.2 released.

Search Waypoints and Routes.
Trip Timer and Odometer on the Map Screen.

May 2015:

iHikeGPS App, version 5.1 released.

Show waypoints along the path on the elevation graphs.
A Direction Indicator extends from the current location marker.
Send KML files directly for display in Google Earth.
More convenient map downloading.
Updated for iOS 8.3.

January 2015:

iHikeGPS App, version 5.0.3 released.

User Interface Improvements on the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iPad.

October 2014:

iHikeGPS App, version 5.0 released.

Updated for iOS 8, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus.

September 2014:

iHikeGPS App, version 4.6 released.

One button waypoint creation for your current location.
More Maps for Canada. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island added. Alberta and British Columbia coverage extended north to 54° latitude.

May 2014:

iHikeGPS App, version 4.5 released.

Print maps overlaid with waypoints, routes and tracks.
AirDrop map images to your friends, even in the wilderness with no Internet connection.
Print elevation graphs of your hike.
More Maps for Alberta and British Columbia.
Coverage extended north to 53° latitude.

April 2014:

iHikeGPS App, version 4.4 released.

Post locations and topo map images to Twitter, Facebook, Messages and email.
AirDrop sharing of waypoints, routes and tracks, even in the wilderness with no Internet connection.
Share GPX files using iMessage and “Open In” another app.
Legend for Canadian topo maps.

March 2014:

iHikeGPS App, version 4.3 released.

View the Elevation Profile for routes made from recorded tracks.
Updated for iOS 7.1

January 2014:

iHikeGPS App, version 4.2 released.

Beautiful New iOS 7 Interface.
Stop track recording automatically when you drive away from the trailhead.

September 2013:

iHikeGPS App, version 4.1 released.

Newly Updated US Forest Service Maps!
Most were updated in 2011-2013. None older than 2009.
Search Place Names using the USGS and Natural Resources Canada Geographic Names databases.
Select a Waypoint to Go To or Edit while on the main map screen.
Includes the Date and Time in the Note of a Waypoint Marked at your current location.
Record a track log that is twice as long.

February 2013:

iHikeGPS App, version 4.0 released.

Stitch Together Maps for Seamless Coverage across Map Boundaries.
View Date, Time, and Average Speed on the Elevation Graph.
Show the Estimated Time of Arrival at all Waypoints on a Route.
Refine the Position of a Waypoint when you Arrive.
Choose Individual Track Segments to View on the Elevation Graph.
Read with Ease from a Distance with Larger Font Sizes on your iPad.
Download the Maps you need from wherever you are in the App.

September 2012:

iHikeGPS App, version 3.5 released.

Updated for the iPhone 5 and iOS 6.

June 2012:

iHikeGPS App, version 3.4 released.

Topo Maps added for British Columbia & Alberta south of 52° latitude, plus Jasper National Park & Prince Albert National Park.
Route page shows the bearing between route waypoints.

March 2012:

iHikeGPS App, version 3.3 released.

Maps added for Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and Guam.
Support for the Retina display featured on the new iPad.
Tap a Geotagged photo to create a waypoint.

January 2012:

iHikeGPS App, version 3.2 released.

Quickly measure distance and direction to any point on a map.

November 2011:

iHikeGPS App, version 3.1 released.

Displays percentage of track memory used.
Safeguards your stored maps against deletion by iOS 5. Updating to both Apple’s iOS 5.0.1 and iHikeGPS 3.1 will protect your downloaded maps.

October 2011:

iHikeGPS App, version 3.0 released.

Create, Edit, Navigate and Share Routes with Waypoints, and Routes with a Path.
GPX Import and Export of Routes and Tracks.
New updated look. User interface enhancements.

August 2011:

iHikeGPS App, version 2.5 released.

Direction shown in Degrees True or Degrees Magnetic.

July 2011:

iHikeGPS App, version 2.4 released.

Delete All Waypoints with a single tap.
View the map border lines to check what you've downloaded.
Show or Hide your Waypoint Notes on the map.

April 2011:

iHikeGPS App, version 2.3 released.

Import GPX and LOC waypoints by email or iTunes.
Export GPX waypoints and tracks by email or iTunes.
Adds UTM to the coordinate options.

Febuary 2011:

iHikeGPS App, version 2.2 released.

Displays Compass Heading.
Switches to rapid updating as you get close to a Go To waypoint. Perfect as you zero-in on a geocache.

January 2011:

iHikeGPS App, version 2.1 released.

Full Resolution on the iPhone 4 Display.
Background Recording of Tracks.
Switch On and Off Track Recording.
Switch On and Off Auto-Lock and Proximity Sensor.
Location Entry and Display in Degrees,
Degrees /Minutes, or Degrees/Minutes/Seconds.

April 2010:

iHikeGPS App, version 2.0 released.

Universal App for iPad with 3G and iPhone.
Improved Performance on Map Screen updates when Panning and Zooming
Quick-start Guide for 1st time users.
Search for Location Name includes USGS Topo Quad names.
Preserves map location when App is quit and restarted.
Short-cut to My Location
Switch between the Distance/Bearing/ETA display and the current Lat/long/elevation display when using a Go To waypoint.
Improved track file import into Google Earth.

March 2010:

iHikeGPS iPhone App, version 1.1 released.

View USGS and US Forest Service 24K topo map quads even with no cell network connection.
View track log superimposed on the map, and in elevation profile.
Automatic map switching as you travel, or lock in a chosen map.
Set a Go To waypoint to see distance, direction and estimated time of arrival.
Email your tracks and waypoints to friends.