Trail Report
Stay in the know and hike with confidence with Trail Reports. Now you can view and submit current conditions and trail closures right in the App. Know where you can go and what conditions are with our Trail Report feature.
Stay in the know and hike with confidence with Trail Reports. Now you can view and submit current conditions and trail closures right in the App. Know where you can go and what conditions are with our Trail Report feature.
How To View Trail Reports
While you’re planning your trip, check out the recent Trail Reports to know what conditions and closures may be affecting the area.
- Tap a blue, green, or black Featured Trail.
- Toggle to “Trail Report” in the top toolbar of the info card.
- Scroll to see latest reports; select a report to view.
How to Submit Trail Reports
Share your experience on the trail with other onX Backcountry users to let them know what to expect before they hit the trail.
- Tap the blue, green, or black Featured Trail you want to submit details for.
- Select “Add Trail Report,” then choose the date, time, and activity type.
- Choose a Trail Status: All Clear, Some Issues, or Closed.
- Report any relevant details for conditions, obstructions, and closures from the prompts below.
- Once finished, submit your report.
Trail Status + Conditions
Make informed decisions about where to go with Trail Report. See trail conditions and details on what to expect from recent reports
- All Clear:
- Condition:
- Dry, Wet, Muddy, Snowy, Icy, Other
- How Busy was the Trail:
- Just Me, Some People, Busy
- Condition:
- Some Issues:
- Condition:
- Dry, Wet, Muddy, Snowy, Icy, Other
- Did you observe anything else:
- Mud, Ice, Snow, High Water, Downed Tree, Rock Fall, Bugs, Aggressive Animal, Other
- How Busy was the Trail:
- Just Me, Some People, Busy
- Condition:
- Closed:
- Expected reopening date
- Conditions:
- Dry, Wet, Muddy, Snowy, Icy, Other
- Did you observe anything else:
- Impassable Mud, Deep Snow, Downed Tree, Washout, Fire Danger, Flooding, Officially Closed Sign, Locked Gate, Posted Private Property, Other
“Nothing Beats a First Hand Report”
“The most reliable insight into current trail conditions comes from those who have recently explored them. With onX Backcountry’s Trail Report, you can provide fellow hikers with valuable foresight into trail conditions and equip yourself with essential information for a well-prepared and informed adventure ahead.”
Matt Maydick
onX Backcountry
Frequently Asked Questions
Trails close for a variety of reasons; both temporary and permanent. Trails often have seasonal open and close dates for when they’re accessible for use. Weather events, fire danger, or trail restoration and maintenance can also limit access to trails. For those that are closed permanently, it’s generally due to underuse and lack of maintenance resources, barricades, private property, and locked gates. Check to see if you can go with onX Backcountry’s Trail Report.
Use onX Backcountry to check for open trails. Tap any trail for a detailed overview including open and closed dates. For the most current conditions and closure information, tap a blue, green, or black Featured Trail to check out the Trail Report.
Yes, you can submit a Trail Report with current conditions or closure information while you’re outside cell coverage. Fill in the submission with relevant details and the report will automatically submit once you’re back in coverage.
Our Trail Reports include the most recent conditions and days since the report was made so you can understand how likely the issues are to persist before venturing into the backcountry.
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