Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Turn your Apple Watch into a full hiking GPS with the Workoutdoors app, here's how I use it to navigate hikes with offline maps and alerts.
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
*Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):*
hikingguy.com/gear
*More Hiking Content*
* Website: hikingguy.com
* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
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Workoutdoors turns your Apple Watch into a proper hiking GPS with offline maps, off-route alerts, and customizable data screens. I walk through setup from the iPhone app, show how to configure alerts and map styles, and cover the screens I actually use on trail. If you want Garmin-like navigation without carrying a separate device, this is how to set it up. The app costs $6 once and works on any Apple Watch model with GPS.
00:00 WorkOutDoors Overview
01:36 Customizing Data Screens
03:32 Route Planning
06:16 Gestures & Controls
07:06 Activity Screen Layouts
10:50 Importing GPX Routes
13:15 Downloading Maps
15:09 Starting Navigation
19:14 Live Tracking
22:11 Ending Workout
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
Turn your Apple Watch into a full hiking GPS with the Workoutdoors app, here's how I use it to navigate hikes with offline maps and alerts.
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
*Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):*
hikingguy.com/gear
*More Hiking Content*
* Website: hikingguy.com
* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Monthly Hiking News (free): patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Hikingguy
Workoutdoors turns your Apple Watch into a proper hiking GPS with offline maps, off-route alerts, and customizable data screens. I walk through setup from the iPhone app, show how to configure alerts and map styles, and cover the screens I actually use on trail. If you want Garmin-like navigation without carrying a separate device, this is how to set it up. The app costs $6 once and works on any Apple Watch model with GPS.
00:00 WorkOutDoors Overview
01:36 Customizing Data Screens
03:32 Route Planning
06:16 Gestures & Controls
07:06 Activity Screen Layouts
10:50 Importing GPX Routes
13:15 Downloading Maps
15:09 Starting Navigation
19:14 Live Tracking
22:11 Ending Workout
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
