2024-11-09 19:30:00
The application Maps (Maps) This year, it brought a really cool function for those who enjoy outdoor adventures. Now, users can save walks or trails in the app on their iPhone, iPad or Mac.
More than that, Apple allows you to create your own walking or trail route. These functions, however, are only available in United States national parks.
![How to explore and create walking and trail routes in Maps [iPhone, iPad e Mac]](https://macmagazine.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/02-mapas-scaled.jpg "How to explore and create walking and trail routes in Maps [iPhone, iPad e Mac]")
How to use Apple Maps even without a connection (offline) [iPhone e iPad]
If you are planning a trip to one of these places, in this article we will show you how you can use these functions on your devices! 
How to create your own walking or trail route in the Maps app
No iPhone/iPad
With the Maps app open, select a starting point on the map, and hold your finger on any road, path, trail, or other walkable place to pin a pin. Then, select “More” and “Create a Custom Route”.
Then tap the other points along the route to choose a route and go to “Round Trip” or “Circular Route” to complete your route.
Then, when you want to navigate to the starting point, tap “Itineraries” (near the beginning of the route); click “Go”, to start a point-to-point walking route; and “Save” to save the route for later.
Not Mac
With the app open on your computer, click on the “>” arrow below the Library (in the sidebar), and select “Routes” and “Create”.
To select a starting point on the map, click on any street, path, trail or other place accessible by foot; to choose a path, click on other points along the route; to invert the start and end areas, select “Invert”; To return to where you came from, go to “Ida e Volta”.
Finally, click on “Circular Route” to walk back to where you started.
When you want, select “Save”, name the path or add notes and click “OK”. Saved tracks can be viewed by clicking “>” below “Library” in the sidebar and selecting “Routes”.
How to explore and save trails in the Maps app
No iPhone/iPad
Once you’ve made sure you’re connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network, tap the “Explore” map, do a search for “trails in[[nome do parque nacional]” and select the search result.
You can refine your choices by tapping on the filters. After selecting a track, go to “Add to Library”, give the track a name and add notes to tap “OK”.
If you’re near the start of the route, you can also choose “Itineraries” if you want to navigate to the trail’s starting point, or if you’re not near the route, tap “Go” to start the point-to-point walking itinerary.
Not Mac
Click on the map icon (the second one, from left to right, in the top left bar) and select “Explore”.
Search for a national park and click on the desired park in the search results. Then, drag it to the Trails section on the place card, click “More” and click on the list or map to open the trail.
Choose “Add to Library”, rename the track, add optional notes and click “OK”. To view your saved tracks, click “>” below “Library” in the sidebar and “Routes”.
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**Interview with Pedro Henrique Nunes on Apple Maps’ New Hiking Features**
**Host:** Welcome, Pedro! We’ve just seen exciting news about Apple Maps introducing new hiking features for outdoor enthusiasts. Can you tell us how these features enhance the user experience?
**Pedro:** Absolutely! With the latest update, Apple Maps allows users to create and save walking or trail routes directly within the app. This is particularly useful for those who enjoy outdoor adventures, providing them with more flexibility and personalization in planning their trips.
**Host:** That sounds great! Are these features available everywhere, or are they limited to specific locations?
**Pedro:** As of now, these functionalities are exclusive to national parks within the United States. Users can pin their starting points, create custom routes, and even save them for later exploration while in these beautiful natural settings.
**Host:** Interesting! Could you walk us through how someone can create their own route in the app?
**Pedro:** Of course! On an iPhone or iPad, users simply open the Maps app, select a starting location on the map, and hold their finger to drop a pin. From there, they can choose “More” and then “Create a Custom Route,” where they can add additional points along the trail. Once that’s done, they can choose to save the route for future use.
**Host:** And what about Mac users? Is the process different for them?
**Pedro:** Yes, it’s slightly different on a Mac. Users need to open the Maps app, go to the Library section, and select “Routes.” They can then pick a starting point on the map, choose additional points, and save their created route just like on mobile.
**Host:** This sounds like a fantastic way for people to engage with nature! Are there options for exploring pre-existing trails as well?
**Pedro:** Definitely! Users can search for trails specific to the national parks by using the “Explore” feature in the app. They can refine their search and save trails to their library as well, which makes discovering new paths very convenient.
**Host:** So, it sounds like Apple Maps is really prioritizing outdoor experiences. Any final thoughts on how these updates might encourage more people to explore nature?
**Pedro:** These features are designed to empower users, making it easier for them to navigate and discover beautiful trails in national parks. With built-in route creation and exploration tools, I believe we’ll see more people heading outdoors and enjoying the wonders of nature!
**Host:** Thank you for your insights, Pedro. It looks like Apple is making great strides in enhancing outdoor adventures through technology!
**Pedro:** Thank you for having me!
