Guides for riding offline

One question per page, written by the rider who built the app. For how each part of the app works, see How SK Maps works.

1. Before the trip

   How do I prepare my iPhone for offline navigation before a trip?

   Download your state, save what you need offline, and test it all in airplane mode while you still have signal.

   Read the guide →
2. Planning

   Can I plan a route in SK Maps with no signal?

   Yes, anywhere you’ve downloaded. Planning works the same as at home: it snaps to roads and trails and shows the miles, the climb and your fuel.

   Read the guide →
3. Routes

   How do I bring a GPX route into SK Maps for offline use?

   Get the file onto your phone, check it on the review sheet, and ride it with no signal.

   Read the guide →
4. Reading the map

   What is the map telling me about Forest Service roads, MVUM and public land?

   Tap a road, a trail or the ground to see its number, who it’s open to and whose land it is. What the MVUM and the land shading mean, and what the map can’t know.

   Read the guide →