Hiking Project

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Hiking Project provides detailed hiking trail maps and community-shared routes, photos, and trail information to help hikers discover and navigate trails.

Target Customer

Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to discover new trails, plan hikes, and share their experiences; users can sign up for a free account.

Key Differentiator

Offline-capable hiking trail maps with a large, community-contributed catalog, including routes, photos, and 3D exploration features across many regions.

Implementation Timeline

Value appears upon signing up and using the mobile app; offline maps provide immediate usability without cell service

Pain Points

1Difficulty finding reliable, up-to-date hiking trail information
2Connectivity issues in remote areas where online maps may be unavailable
3Desire to discover, share, and discuss hiking routes, photos, and videos with a community

Key Features

1Offline maps so you can navigate without cell signal
2Extensive catalog: 280,880 miles of trails in 85,315 trails
3Community-contributed routes, photos, and videos
43D exploration of trails
5Available on iOS and Android; sign-up for full features

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Users can discover hikes, plan routes, and navigate trails
2Access to offline maps ensures usability without internet connectivity
3Community sharing of trails, photos, and videos enhances discovery

Competitive Advantages

1Offline functionality for maps
2Large, global catalog of trails
3Community-driven content (routes, photos, videos)
4Cross-platform integration within the onX ecosystem (Mountain Project, MTB Project, Trail Run Project, etc.)

Key Benefits

1Offline trail maps

2Extensive, user-contributed trail database

3Easy sharing of routes and photos

4Mobile accessibility on iOS and Android

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Hiking Project provides detailed hiking trail maps and community-shared routes, photos, and trail information to help hikers discover and navigate trails.

Target Market

Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to discover, plan, and navigate hiking trails and share experiences

Unique Value Proposition

Next-generation hiking trail maps with offline capability and a large, community-contributed trail database accessible via mobile apps

Technical Requirements

Available on iOS and Android; offline map support; requires sign-up for full features

Pricing Model

Free signup; promotional messaging indicates 70% off onX Backcountry Trail Guide

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