Hi everyone!  Like many of you, I was once new to planning hiking and backpacking trips, and I felt utterly lost. Gradually I started building a list of resources that I became more familiar with, and planning trips got easier.  I’d like to share this list of apps and websites that I personally found helpful in planning trips, and I hope they prove helpful to you as well.

USEFUL APPS / SITES

PURPOSE
Navigational mapping and tracking
Navigational app for long distance trails – such as PCT
Great beginner hiker app (distances reported can be shorter than actual)
Weather forecast
Backcountry mapping – includes snow depth, wind, weather, etc.
Reservations – camping, permits, wilderness closures and information center
Adventure planning
Weather (subscription-based)
Tent camping, RV parks, cabins, treehouses, and glamping
Backcountry snow adventure maps