OnX Backcountry, the navigation and discovery App, now includes Route Builder, a route creation tool that allows users to create a route with two clicks on web and mobile devices.

Because onX Backcountry’s mapping platform and Route Builder engine are built on a “robust proprietary dataset,” the App generates routes at “exceptionally high speeds,” with real-time experience for planning preview routes in all directions and comparing options for determining the ideal path. 

“The fastest route builder tool available now snaps to the largest trail dataset in the country,” said onX Backcountry Senior Product Manager Charlie Von Avis. “onX Backcountry’s Route Builder opens a whole new level of discovery for our users, enabling them to explore every potential path to get from point A to B, and choose the one best suited for their adventure. Whether they’re looking for the fastest route, most scenic, most challenging, or one that hits specific Waypoints, the options are virtually limitless.”

The App allows users to draw routes using a ‘snap to’ function across more than 650,000 miles of trail content available on onX Backcountry’s mapping platform, “removing the friction of needing to use multiple drop points to create a route that navigates complex and windy terrain.” Route Builder helps users “create more accurate routes to ensure they know exactly where they’re headed, how much distance they need to cover, and how much elevation gain and loss they can expect along the route.” Users can also share their routes to optimize planning with a group and streamline preparations. 

Route Builder is the latest among a suite of features. The multi-season App, which allows users to toggle between their preferred settings in ‘Trail Mode’ and ‘Snow Mode,’ continues expanding its capabilities. It also recently debuted its Private Lands Layer feature for Elite subscribers whereby users can see whether the land is public or private and access property owner information, acreage and boundaries on the map. 

For more information on other features, go here. 

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