“As soon as I saw you I knew a grand adventure was about to happen.” ― A.A. Milne

One of the most essential items you need to explore Sedona is a map of the area!

Red Rock State Park Map

Sedona Area Maps (downtown, shuttles, parking)

Not a paper map person? Download hiking apps and road trip apps to help you navigate on the go and save your favorite spots.

***BEST HIKING APPS***

For Trail Information, Maps, and Planning:

AllTrails:

A popular choice with a vast database of trails, detailed maps, user reviews, and photos. It also offers offline maps, route tracking, and social features.

Gaia GPS:

Great for backcountry hiking and backpacking, offering offline maps, detailed topographic maps, and the ability to import and export custom maps.

Komoot:

A route planner with offline maps and navigation, good for both hiking and biking.

Strava:

Primarily a fitness tracker, but also useful for mapping activities, tracking progress, and sharing adventures with others.

Hiking Project:

Focuses on connecting hiking trails in a network, making it good for finding trail options and exploring different route combinations.

For Safety and Emergency Features:

Cairn:

A safety app that allows you to share your location with emergency contacts, track your progress, and access offline maps and cell coverage information.

National Park Service:

The official app for US National Parks, providing information about parks, trails, and safety tips.

OS Locate:

A UK-specific app that provides a six-figure grid reference, which is useful for sharing your location with emergency services.

Other Notable Apps:

Avenza Maps:

Good for importing custom maps, making it useful for specialized applications like backcountry navigation.

FatMap:

Offers 3D terrain views and the ability to integrate with OS Maps for detailed route planning.

FarOut (formerly Guthook Guides):

A must-have app for long-distance hikers, especially those tackling trails like the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail.

iNaturalist:

If you're interested in observing nature, this app can help you identify plants, animals, and other wildlife along your hike.

***BEST ROAD TRIP APPS***

Road Trip Planning and Navigation:

Roadtrippers:

This app excels in planning, allowing users to create itineraries, explore scenic routes, and discover unique places to visit. It also integrates with Waze for navigation and provides features like drive time estimates and alerts for low bridges.

Waze:

Known for its real-time traffic updates and user-reported incidents, Waze is a reliable navigation app.

Google Maps:

A widely used navigation app with extensive coverage and features like offline maps.

Wanderlog:

This app is excellent for collaborative trip planning, allowing users to document their travels, share their experiences, and receive suggestions for attractions.

Fuel and Other Roadside Needs:

GasBuddy:

Helps find the best gas prices along your route, with prices updated by other users.

PlugShare:

A valuable app for electric vehicle owners, helping locate charging stations.

Toilet Finder:

Provides a way to locate nearby restrooms, including information about accessibility and cost.

Other Helpful Apps:

Spotify:

Offers a vast library of music, podcasts, and audiobooks to keep road trips entertaining.

Google Translate:

A useful app for quick translations on the go.

Recreation.gov:

Helps plan visits to National Parks, including reservations and information about activities.

TripIt:

Organizes travel plans, including hotel stays and reservations, into a timeline.