Find free GPX files to kickstart your hiking navigation here.

GPX (GPS Exchange Format) files are digital trail maps that contain route, track, and waypoint data. To use a GPX file for hiking:

Download the GPX File – Get the file from a hiking website, app, or a friend.
Open it in a Navigation App – Use apps like Google Maps, Gaia GPS, AllTrails, Komoot, or OsmAnd. Import the GPX file into the app.
Use Offline Maps – Download offline maps in case you lose signal on the trail.
Follow the Route – Your position will appear on the map as you hike, showing if you're on track or off-course.

GPX files are a reliable way to stay oriented and safely enjoy your hike, especially in unfamiliar terrain.