Plan a Weekend Hike: Route, Markers, and GPX

Build a Weekend Hike Plan (End-to-End)

This is a full TrailNote workflow you can copy for any weekend hike.

If you want the broader commercial pages around this use case, see Hiking Route Planner and Hiking Trip Planner.

1) Create a project

Name it after the area and weekend.

2) Add key markers

• Parking
• Trailhead
• Viewpoints
• Water sources

3) Create the route

Use freehand for trails and directions planning for road segments.

4) Add notes

Put the "remember later" info in descriptions: seasonal closures, fees, and timing.

5) Export GPX

Export routes and markers so you have a backup and can load it onto devices.

Related guides

• Hiking Route Planner
• Hiking Trip Planner
• Import GPX Tracks and Waypoints
• Export GPX for Garmin, Strava, and Backups
• Route Planner: Freehand vs Directions