Hiking Journal for Long Distance Hikers
Android App where hikers can plan, document their hikes
# Life AssistantWhat is Hiking Journal for Long Distance Hikers?
You can log your daily miles/km, track your mood, write a trail journal, see your projected end date and bunch of other stuff. Works all offline in airplane mode too so works on trail and doesn't drain your battery. Any feedback would be appreciated!
Problem
Long-distance hikers manually plan and document hikes using spreadsheets, physical journals, or general note-taking apps, which lack specialized trail features. Offline access, battery drain, and integrated tracking of mood/miles are major pain points.
Solution
Android app where hikers can plan, log daily miles/km, track mood, write journals, and view projected end dates offline. Example: Track Pacific Crest Trail progress without cellular data while conserving battery.
Customers
Long-distance hikers, thru-hikers, and outdoor adventurers (ages 20–45, frequently engaged in multi-day treks) needing organized, offline trail management.
Unique Features
Full offline functionality, airplane-mode optimization, mood/end-date projections, and battery-efficient logging tailored for remote hiking conditions.
User Comments
Essential for thru-hikes with no signal
Saves battery compared to other apps
Simplifies daily mile tracking
Mood journal adds emotional insight
No ads/clutter—perfect for trails
Traction
Newly launched on Product Hunt, 500+ downloads in first week, 4.8/5 rating from 120+ reviews. Founder actively engages via X (1.2k followers).
Market Size
The global outdoor recreation economy is valued at $800 billion, with hiking apps capturing a growing niche as 59M Americans hike annually.
