Strava improved on its hiking toolset today with new route-planning, navigation, and sharing tools, including a welcome addition to its Apple Watch app. Here are the details.
Strava adds welcome features for hikers
Strava was updated today to version 467.0.0 with new features aimed at hikers, following a year in which hiking clubs grew 5.8× on the platform.
According to the company, today’s update adds new features for both free users and subscribers, though tools like advanced route planning and offline navigation are reserved for paying members.
When it comes to planning, Route Discovery lets users check popular hiking trails in their area, similar to the app’s running and walking routes. Likewise, Route Builder lets users plan custom hikes with distance and elevation information.
