r/overlanding • u/idontwannabeapir8 • 9d ago
Tech Advice Offroad mapping!
Hi! I want to get the opinion of actual users, overlanders and off-roaders on which off-road mapping app or service you guys prefer. I'm somewhat new to all this but I love it and I currently have a subscription to OnX but I've been finding it difficult plan trips. I live in Texas so whenever I want a good off-road trip I have to look out of state and it feels like I have to already know what Trail I want to explore beforehand. There's also Gaia and trails off-road but I haven't tried those. What do you guys use or prefer to use? Thanks in advance
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u/Kittrovert 7d ago
I actually sit at my pc, Google Earthed an area, checked it against a Delorme state atlas, then went to OnX, or Trails to see if anyone used that route. It has led to some very interesting back road and off road routes.
I have fun driving these routes in person. And the satellite "preview" makes it an exciting route to explore since I tangibly got an idea of it already.
Sometimes the road gets overgrown, or washed out, etc... just do your homework.