Introduction
We love AllTrails, it's a great app for casual hikes with the family. However, if you’ve used AllTrails for a while, you’ve likely run into its limitations — especially when moving into more complex outdoor objectives such as scrambling, mountaineering, or backcountry skiing.
That's why we built Granite. Our product is designed for outdoor users who want more than just trail discovery — offering curated routes by ACMG guides, detailed mapping, offline navigation, and advanced terrain tools for year-round use.
Features:
Feature | Granite | AllTrails |
Trail Discovery | Guide Curated + community routes | Massive user-generated database |
Offline Maps | Full-featured, core to experience | Limited (paid tier) |
3D Maps | High-resolution 3D terrain | Not available |
Map Layers | Terrain-focused, streamlined | Basic |
Route Planning | Advanced but intuitive | Limited |
Activity Support | Multi-activity, all-season | Primarily hiking |
Best For | Backcountry planning + navigation | Discovering casual trails |
Where AllTrails Excels
AllTrails is one of the most widely used outdoor apps — and for good reason.
Huge trail database
AllTrails makes it easy to discover trails almost anywhere, with millions of user-generated routes.
Beginner-friendly
Its interface is simple and approachable, making it ideal for casual hikers or those new to outdoor apps.
Strong reviews and photos
User reviews, photos, and conditions make it easy to choose a trail quickly.
Where AllTrails Falls Short
As users progress, limitations become more noticeable:
Limited planning tools
AllTrails is built for finding trails — not deeply planning routes or trips.
Basic mapping
Map layers and terrain visualization are relatively simple, which can make it harder to understand terrain in more complex environments.
Not built for multi-activity use
While expanding, AllTrails still leans heavily toward hiking and doesn’t fully support activities like climbing, biking, or winter travel.
Who is Granite for?
Granite is designed as a step up from basic trail apps, without becoming overly complex.
More powerful mapping (without the clutter)
Granite focuses on the map layers that actually matter:
Terrain
Satellite imagery (including seasonal context)
Key overlays for decision-making
Built for planning, not just discovery
With Granite, you can:
Discover routes curated by ACMG guides
Build and customize routes
Analyze terrain before heading out
Use the same tools across seasons and activities
True offline experience
Granite is designed to work fully offline — not just as a backup, but as a core part of the experience.
All-season, multi-activity
Granite supports:
Hiking
Trail running
Mountain biking
Climbing
Skiing and winter travel
Who Should Use Each?
Choose AllTrails if:
You want quick, simple trail ideas
You’re primarily doing casual hikes
You value reviews and photos over planning tools
Choose Granite if:
You want to plan your own routes
You participate in multiple outdoor activities
You’re looking for a more capable, all-in-one tool
Conclusion
AllTrails is an excellent starting point for outdoor exploration.
But as your ambitions grow, Granite offers a more complete toolset for planning, navigating, and understanding terrain — across all seasons.
Start exploring with Granite and try the full experience with a 1-month free trial.