Learn the TrailNote Workflow
Browse task-based guides for route planning, map annotations, GPX workflows, sharing, and plan limits. Start with a workflow, not just a list of articles.
Featured Guides
These pages cover the core TrailNote jobs: getting started, building a complete route plan, and understanding when plan limits matter.
Keyword Landing Pages
Use these pages when you want a focused entry point around one workflow or search intent, then jump into the matching docs from there.
Plan a Route
Start a project, choose the right routing workflow, and build a clean trail or cycling plan.
Getting Started with a Map-Based Trip Planner
A fast start guide: create a project, add your first marker and route, then share or export your map.
ArticleRoute Planner: Freehand vs Directions Planning
Two ways to build routes: sketch by hand or use directions for accurate distance and travel time.
GuidePlan a Walking or Cycling Route with Waypoints
A practical guide to directions planning profiles, waypoints, and fixing routes that fail to calculate.
GuidePlan a Weekend Hike: Route, Markers, and GPX
A complete workflow: choose an area, create a project, add markers, plan a route, and export GPX.
Annotate the Map
Add markers, labels, polygons, and route styling so the map stays readable and useful later.
POI Markers: Pins with Notes and Photos
How to create useful POI markers: naming conventions, readable notes, and photos without clutter.
GuideText Annotations: Label Your Map Fast
Add lightweight text labels to your map for quick context: names, reminders, and notes you want visible at a glance.
GuidePolygon Annotations: Highlight Areas on the Map
Draw areas (polygons) to mark zones like camps, viewpoints, restricted regions, or day-by-day regions with editable geometry and styling.
GuideRoute Styling for Readable Maps
Make routes readable with consistent colors, line width hierarchy, and opacity control.
Import, Export, and Share
Move GPX data in and out, create share links, and keep map projects portable.
Import GPX Tracks and Waypoints
Import GPX routes and waypoints into an existing project. Includes limits, cleanup tips, and common errors.
GuideExport GPX for Garmin, Strava, and Backups
Export routes and markers as GPX for backup, sharing, or importing into other apps and GPS devices.
GuideShare a Map Privately with Unlisted Links
How unlisted share links work, what live sharing means, and how to revoke a link safely.
ArticleMap Privacy and Sharing Checklist
A practical checklist for sharing maps safely: unlisted links, sensitive locations, and oversharing risks.
Compare Plans and Limits
Understand project limits, decide when to upgrade, and choose the right workflow for your team.
Free vs Premium: Plan Limits for Map Projects
Understand plan limits for projects, markers, and routes and decide when Premium makes sense.
GuideTrip Planning Projects: Organize Maps, Markers, and Routes
Learn how projects keep your trips separate, how to structure projects, and how to name them for quick scanning.
GuideFolders for Large Map Projects
Group markers and routes by day, area, or theme so large map projects stay manageable.
GuideGPX and Map Troubleshooting: Common Fixes
Quick fixes for common problems: GPX import errors, missing routes, share links, and map performance.
All Guides and Articles
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