SLCOSAR · Outdoor EducationUseful Apps & Websites
Plan your route. Check conditions. Head out prepared.
Helpful tools for hiking, camping and winter backcountry travel.
Find your route
Gaia GPS
Plan routes, save topographic maps and navigate offline after downloading.
Download and test your maps first; check current plan requirements.
Explore Gaia GPS ↗
onX Backcountry
Explore hiking and ski routes with topo maps, terrain layers and offline navigation.
Check plan features. A mapped route or slope layer is not a safety assessment.
Explore Backcountry ↗
AllTrails
Browse hikes, trail maps and community reviews.
Reviews are not official closure or safety updates. Offline maps require a paid plan.
Explore trails ↗
CalTopo
Plan backpacking routes with topographic maps and terrain layers.
Offline mobile maps require a paid plan. Slope shading does not establish avalanche safety.
Explore maps ↗Camp & vehicle access
onX Offroad
Plan motorized routes and offline maps; Snow Mode adds snowmobile trails and snow data.
Verify legal access, seasonal closures and vehicle suitability with the land manager.
Explore Offroad ↗
Recreation.gov
Find participating campgrounds, reservations and permits.
Fees and reservation rules vary by location.
Plan a stay ↗
Forest Service
Check Uinta-Wasatch-Cache closures, restrictions and forest notices.
Check the land manager for your exact destination.
Check notices ↗
Leave No Trace
Simple practices for campsite choice, waste and caring for outdoor spaces.
Use alongside local rules and restrictions.
Learn the basics ↗Weather & winter
National Weather Service
Check mountain weather, warnings and forecasts for your destination.
Select your actual location and elevation; recheck before departure.
Check weather ↗
UAC Mobile App
Access Utah avalanche advisories, field observations and mountain weather.
Read the full current forecast for your region. No forecast does not mean no danger.
Get the UAC app ↗
OpenSnow
Compare snow forecasts, weather maps, reports and mountain cameras.
Some features require a subscription. Snow forecasts are not avalanche forecasts.
Explore OpenSnow ↗
Wasatch Backcountry Skiing
Look up Central Wasatch ski locations and terrain on an offline topographic map.
Locations are approximate. Named runs are not recommendations to ski them.
Explore the map ↗
Snow Scope
Record and share snow profiles, test results and field observations.
For users trained to interpret snowpack data. Observations do not establish slope safety.
Explore Snow Scope ↗
UDOT Traffic
Review state-road conditions, closures and traffic cameras.
State-road reports do not establish trail or forest-road access.
Check roads ↗Skiing, snowshoeing or winter hiking? Avalanche terrain can affect all three. Apps do not replace avalanche education, terrain assessment, or the rescue equipment and practiced skills needed for your trip.
Use these tools wisely
These third-party tools are optional aids for planning your trip. Learn how to use them before you go, and check information against current conditions and official sources. Apps don’t replace preparation, proper equipment, sound judgment, or training.