How to Cancel AllTrails+ in 2026 (Free Hiking Apps That Work Offline)

Updated February 2026 • 4 min read

AllTrails+ costs $35.99/year (or $3/month). The main paid feature? Offline maps. That's $36/year for something Google Maps and Apple Maps now do for free. Here's how to cancel and what free alternatives exist.

How to Cancel AllTrails+

What You Lose (And What's Free)

• Offline maps: ❌ Paid only — but Google Maps does offline maps for free
• Trail search: ✅ Free
• Reviews and photos: ✅ Free
• GPS tracking: ✅ Free (record your hike)
• Difficulty and distance info: ✅ Free
• 3D maps: ❌ Paid only
• Lifeline (safety alerts): ❌ Paid only
• Wrong turn alerts: ❌ Paid only

Free Offline Hiking Alternatives

• Google Maps (free) — Download offline maps for any area. Shows trails and trailheads
• Apple Maps (free) — Offline maps in iOS 17+. Excellent for hiking areas
• Organic Maps (free, open-source) — Offline-first, based on OpenStreetMap. Excellent trail coverage
• Gaia GPS (free tier) — Topographic maps, solid trail database
• Komoot (free tier) — Turn-by-turn hiking/cycling navigation, 1 free region
• Avenza Maps (free) — Download geo-referenced PDF maps from national parks and forests

The Safety Feature Argument

AllTrails+ includes "Lifeline" — it shares your location with an emergency contact during hikes. This is genuinely useful for solo hikers. But Apple's built-in "Check In" feature (free in iOS 17+) does the same thing — it notifies your emergency contact if you don't reach your destination. Android users can share real-time location via Google Maps for free. The safety premium doesn't justify $36/year when native phone features cover it.