I'm super disappointed with the news I just got from Gaia GPS. I submitted a help request because one of my most used map layers had stopped loading in the web interface. I was provided a link the stated, "Support for National Geographic Trails Illustrated maps in Gaia GPS will officially end on April 14th, 2025." A Fond Farewell to National Geographic Maps — And a Look at What’s Ahead - Gaia GPS
The reason I subscribed to Gaia in the first place was because one of the premium layers was National Geographic Trails Illustrated. We were already planning our adventures around the colorful and easy-to-read paper maps. Trails, gates, roads, water, and public forests all had unique markings and colors that were immediately visible, allowing you to know so much about any given track at a glance. If they have a map of an area you're interested in, I highly recommend checking it out. They are still available in print at Trails Illustrated Maps - Trail Maps
As for my digital offline navigation, Gaia has made some unfortunate decisions of late. The removal of this important layer. The recent price hike to $60 a year. No redesign or new features to offset these negatives. After nearly a decade with this platform, my renewal for October has been canceled. I will be looking into other options moving forward. onX is interesting and user friendly, but really only has basic map and satellite layers like Google Maps. If you know of any online mapping platforms offering Trails Illustrated as a layer, please let me know!
The reason I subscribed to Gaia in the first place was because one of the premium layers was National Geographic Trails Illustrated. We were already planning our adventures around the colorful and easy-to-read paper maps. Trails, gates, roads, water, and public forests all had unique markings and colors that were immediately visible, allowing you to know so much about any given track at a glance. If they have a map of an area you're interested in, I highly recommend checking it out. They are still available in print at Trails Illustrated Maps - Trail Maps
As for my digital offline navigation, Gaia has made some unfortunate decisions of late. The removal of this important layer. The recent price hike to $60 a year. No redesign or new features to offset these negatives. After nearly a decade with this platform, my renewal for October has been canceled. I will be looking into other options moving forward. onX is interesting and user friendly, but really only has basic map and satellite layers like Google Maps. If you know of any online mapping platforms offering Trails Illustrated as a layer, please let me know!
