Hiking Gear & Outdoor Technology

How to Use CalTopo

In this short video I'll show you around the CalTopo mapping software. We'll create a hike, send it to our phone, navigate with the CalTopo mobile app, and then review our hike on the computer afterward.

In this Guide:
  • Do You Need a Paid CalTopo Membership
  • Planning With CalTopo
  • Navigating With the CalTopo Mobile App
  • Syncing a Track Recording

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This Guide Was Written by Cris Hazzard

Cris Hazzard 4 Mile Trail Yosemite
Hi, I'm Cris Hazzard, aka Hiking Guy, a professional outdoors guide, hiking expert, and author based in Southern California. I created this website to share all the great hikes I do with everyone else out there. This site is different because it gives detailed directions that even the beginning hiker can follow. I also share what hiking gear works and doesn't so you don't waste money. I don't do sponsored or promoted content; I share only the gear recommendations, hikes, and tips that I would with my family and friends. If you like the website and YouTube channel, please support these free guides (I couldn't do it without folks like you!).

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