Halfmile Smartphone Apps Updated for 2015

The Halfmile PCT app on an iPhone.

The Halfmile PCT app on an iPhone.

Halfmile Pacific Crest Trail iPhone and Android smartphone apps have been updated for the 2015 hiking season.

Halfmile PCT apps are a companion to Halfmile’s 2015 printed map set to aid navigation. The app determines your location and, if on the PCT or one of its side trails, it calculates trail distances to over 3,000 PCT landmarks and displays any relevant trail notes. The app also calculates elevation gains and losses to landmarks and compass bearings and distance to landmarks. The IOS app includes a live trail diagram to aid navigation.

Halfmile apps do not contain maps of the Pacific Crest Trail — think of them as a very accurate, location aware, digital PCT Data Book.

Changes for 2015 include:

  • The app data is now synchronized with the official 2015 Halfmile maps and GPS data.
  • Over 1000 new PCT landmarks have been added for locations such as water sources, trail junctions, campsites, road crossings, etc.
  • Over 90% of the PCT track data has been replaced using much higher accuracy sources than before.
  • Compatibility with new smartphones and new operating systems.
  • Various small fixes and enhancements have been made to improve readability.

    • The Halfmile PCT app is available free at the iTunes Apps Store or Google Play.

    Since Halfmile’s PCT mileage estimates have changed for 2015, be sure not to mix and match 2014 and 2015 versions of PCT maps, apps, or GPS data.