TrailSmart: Great Trails

A real lifesaver on the Lycian Way. Feedback button doesn’t work though unfortunately

This app was such a useful guide for our time on the Lycian way, would highly recommend to anyone. The segment descriptions and elevation profiles were very useful in planning, and the accommodation and food/facilities information was invaluable.

We would literally have been lost without this app on several occasions when walking the Lycian Way. Where the path is indistinct and you miss it, the app guides you back onto it. And there is lots of useful info on places to stay and whether there are eating options along the route, with contact details.

Really great app! Has everything from the detailed map (with any alternative routes and very precise GPS tracking (we could walk 2m down a junction and see if we’d taken the right path)), all accomodation options with phone numbers and (very) recent hikers’ experiences/prices and detailed instructions for path finding for each stretch of the trail. Didn’t need to use any other apps and could plan the next day’s hike and accommodation very easily from it

I found the app via reviews on a Camino forum. So the data sets I used were for the Camino Frances. Map integration is great. Got me out a hole on quite a few times (when the yellow arrows were pointing the wrong way or weren’t visible or I’d just got up too early and it was pitch black!) - just tap on the centre arrow and the blue dot is yourself and then easy to navigate back to the route. Finding hostels was a breeze, you can see what’s up ahead on the map and then tap on the hostel icons on the map and see a description to help you choose. It’s great to have the knowledge base right there on your phone not requiring data. (3/4G isn’t always there on the Camino!) TrailSmart are quick to respond to queries and are very helpful.

I used this for the Camino and found it to be excellent. It was the only guide I needed saving weight which is important, but the functionality is what gets it five stars. I downloaded the map and database to have it even when off line which was the best thing to do. Cost was cheaper than any guide book which was nice. Highly recommend. I will be using it whenever I can in future adventures. I have just uploaded the new version which has all the qualities from before but now with a much simpler and clearer presentation.

I stumbled across this app while planning to walk the Camino in a few weeks’ time. After I downloaded the map I had a slight problem syncing it to my iPad. However I emailed Eugene and his response came within a few minutes and the issue resolved almost immediately. Very impressive. I was then ready to play.... I’m able to customise my route, see the elevations I can expect (not sure that was wise on my part!) and even see a street view. It’s a really detailed app with lots of info about my chosen route and I can’t wait to use it on my walk. Hats off to Eugene for creating this - I love it.

Used the previous incarnation of this App (Trekright) on the Lycian Way last year. This App was released just a couple of weeks before we embarked on the second leg of the Way. Very easy to get to grips with. If you are thinking of tackling any of the walks/treks that are included in Trailsmart you will find this an incredible resource. The maps are very detailed and the overlayed GPX track is accurate. This can be very reassuring, especially at points where the way-marks are a little scarce. As well as the map, there is a detailed trail description for each section and a comprehensive description of villages, pansiyons, restaurants etc. In conclusion, this is best companion you can have on the featured trails.

Terrible UI making the app virtually unusable.

I have used the app constantly while walking the Camino Primitivo in May 2022. It has all the info you will need, starting from viewing the “Elevation Profile” for your next daily stages (that you can screenshot and save in photos or file for quick access) to the “Waypoints and Highlights” identifying landmarks (such as medieval ruins etc) and highlighting not-to miss needed stops for snacks/refreshments or water fountains, well tagged with miles-to-go so you can pace yourself and recharge, all the necessary data to make you better prepared for your Camino. My preferred tool is the Compass that will guide you to follow the yellow star and keep you on track without fail. The albergues listing and live links including their specific offerings (cost per night in dormitories or single rooms) come in very handy when you decide to call it a day and find your refuge for the night. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the attention and quick support provided by the developer Eugene. Thanks for your detailed research and well designed app. David