# Outdoorsy Mapping Apps This App Depicts Hiking Trails, Water Bodies and Private Properties By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-05-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoorsy-mapping-app References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/basemap-reveals-all-new-app-featuring-nationwide-map-coverage-and-hundreds-of-layers-for-outdoorsmen-and-women-300638548.html) & [basemap](http://www.basemap.com/) Any outdoor adventurer worth their salt knows the importance of [navigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coros-nomad) as well as the utility of technology to boost safety and enjoyment, which is precisely why the launch of the latest and greatest version of the BaseMap mapping app comes as important news. This high-tech mapping app allows outdoor explorers to access information on public and private lands so that they don't accidentally trespass on private property when out exploring. The app also offers an interactive interface through which to locate and use [hiking trails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-on-trails) as well as water bodies of different kinds. In addition to boosting enjoyment by helping hikers and adventurers find the kinds of places they're looking for, the BaseMap mapping app also uses interactive information-sharing to improve safety and prevent legal issues. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 21% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Outdoor Mapping Apps:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing advanced mapping apps that provide detailed information on public and private lands. - **Interactive Navigation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating interactive interfaces that help outdoor adventurers locate and use hiking trails and water bodies. - **Safety Technology for Outdoor Adventurers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing technology that enhances safety and prevents legal issues for outdoor adventurers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mapping Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the mapping technology industry to create more advanced and accurate maps for outdoor exploration. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outdoor recreation industry to develop new technologies and apps that enhance the experience and safety of outdoor adventurers. - **Information Sharing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the information sharing industry to collaborate with outdoor mapping apps and provide real-time updates on public and private lands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hiking Trail Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-trail.md) - [Integrated Trail Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-navigation.md) - [Snowmobile-Guiding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-map-app.md) - [Network-Forging Nautical Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boating-apps.md) - [Brand-Specific Trail-Finding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronco-trail-app.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Nature Trail Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/able-active.md) - [Offline Adventure Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailmate.md) - [Park-Navigating Map Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/map-update.md) - [Route-Making Running Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitcrumbs.md)