# Biking Trail-Mapping Apps The Trailforks App Offers a Mountain Bike Trail Database By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-bike-trail References: [winnipegfreepress](http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/herald/New-app-encourages-users-to-catch-sights-not-pikachus-389303822.html) & [trailforks](http://www.trailforks.com/apps/map/) Trailforks is an innovative new smartphone app, available for download through both the iOS and Android smartphone platforms, that is designed to make it easier than ever for people to access a database of expansive [mountain bike trails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veloplanner). The app tracks well over 50,000 trails that are compiled partially thanks to the efforts of users contributing the trails they've discovered, making this a great example of [crowdsourcing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventurefocused-social-platform) in play. The app allows you to access updated reports about [trail conditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailmate) as well as closures. If you're a mountain biker and you constantly find yourself revisiting the same old trails and getting bored of them, you might want to look into downloading Trailforks because it's an app that allows you to expand your mountain biking horizons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crowdsourced Trail Mapping:** Using user contributions to compile an extensive database of mountain bike trails. - **Real-time Trail Updates:** Providing up-to-date information on trail conditions and closures. - **Expanding Biking Horizons:** Helping mountain bikers discover new trails and avoid repetition. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Sports:** Applying crowdsourcing and real-time updates to enhance the outdoor sports experience. - **Technology:** Utilizing smartphone apps to provide valuable information for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Tourism and Travel:** Attracting mountain biking tourists by offering easy access to a comprehensive trail database. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brand-Specific Trail-Finding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronco-trail-app.md) - [Snowmobile-Guiding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-map-app.md) - [Hiking Trail Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-trail.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Nature Trail Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/able-active.md) - [App-Based Cleaning Tips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okanagan-forest-task-force.md) - [Singaporean Cycling Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singaporean-cycling-app.md) - [Bike-Accommodating Digital Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-maps-bike-route.md) - [Trail Strategy Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-on-trails.md) - [Route-Making Running Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitcrumbs.md)