Directions Planning: Walking, Cycling, and Driving

TrailNote can plan routes using a directions provider (walking, cycling, driving).

Choose a profile

• Walking: great for urban exploration and short hikes on mapped paths
• Cycling: better speed assumptions and bike-friendly choices
• Driving: best for road trips and logistics

Use waypoints intentionally

Add waypoints to force the route through specific roads or landmarks. Keep it minimal: too many waypoints can make the plan harder to adjust.

If no route is found

• Try moving a waypoint slightly (some paths are unmapped)
• Switch the profile (cycling vs walking)
• Use freehand for off-road segments

FAQ

How many waypoints can I use? Keep it minimal. Too many waypoints can cause failures or awkward routes.

What if a trail is missing? Use freehand to draw the off-road section.

Related guides

• Route Planner: Freehand vs Directions
• Measure Route Distance Quickly
• Plan a Weekend Hike: Route, Markers, and GPX