Terms of Use

Last updated October 30, 2026. By using Trailbound (hiketrailbound.com and the iPhone app) or by creating an account, you agree to these terms and to the Privacy Policy. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

Hiking is your responsibility

Trailbound is a planning and reference tool. It is not a substitute for official information, a paper map, proper gear, or your own judgment.

Trail lines, distances, elevation, difficulty ratings, conditions, permit rules, fees, drive times, costs and itineraries are gathered from public sources and estimates. They can be incomplete, out of date or wrong.
Trails close, wash out and change. Weather changes quickly. Always check current conditions and rules with the National Park Service before you go, and follow posted signs and ranger instructions.
GPS position on a phone can be inaccurate or unavailable, especially in canyons, forests and remote areas. Don't rely on Trailbound alone for navigation. Carry a map and tell someone your plan.
Hiking and outdoor travel involve real risk of injury or death. You are responsible for your own safety, preparation and decisions.

Accounts

You need to be at least 13 to create an account. Keep your password private and your email current; you're responsible for activity on your account. Pick an explorer name that isn't offensive and doesn't impersonate someone else.

Trailbound Pro

Pro is a subscription, monthly or yearly, at the price shown when you subscribe. It is billed by Stripe on the website, or by Apple if you subscribe in the iPhone app.
Subscribing in the iPhone app: payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase, or at the end of the free trial. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Refunds for purchases made through Apple are handled by Apple (reportaproblem.apple.com). Apple's own terms for purchases also apply.
Free trial: new subscribers get 7 days of Pro free. A payment method is required to start the trial. Unless you cancel before the trial ends, it becomes a paid subscription at the price shown at checkout and your card is charged. Cancel before the trial ends and you won't be charged. The free trial is for one trial per person; we may decline repeat trials.
It renews automatically until you cancel. You can cancel any time in Settings → Manage billing; you keep Pro until the end of the period you've paid for.
Payments are generally non-refundable, except where the law requires otherwise. See our Refund Policy for how to ask. If you think a charge was a mistake, email hiketrailbound@gmail.com and we'll look at it.
Prices and features may change. We'll give notice before a price change affects your renewal.

Acceptable use

Don't misuse the site: no harassing other users, posting unlawful or abusive content, attempting to break or overload the service, accessing other people's accounts or data, or copying the site's content in bulk. We may suspend or close accounts that do.

Community rules, reporting and blocking

Comments and hike notes are visible to the people you share with. Be kind: no harassment, hate, threats, spam, scams, sexual content or anything illegal. You can report any hike post or comment, and block any explorer, from inside Trailbound. Blocked explorers disappear from your feed, friends and comments. We review reports within 24 hours and remove content that breaks these rules. We may also warn, suspend or close the accounts responsible. Email hiketrailbound@gmail.com with any concern.

Your content

Hikes, notes and comments you add remain yours. You give Trailbound permission to store and display them to you and to the people you've chosen to share with, so the service can work.

Content and credits

Trail and park information comes from the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Weather Service and OpenStreetMap contributors. Photographs are from Wikimedia Commons and are credited to their authors under their stated licenses. Trailbound is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Park Service or any government agency. The Trailbound name, design and software belong to Trailbound.

No warranty

Trailbound is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, including accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We don't promise the site will always be available or error-free.

Limit of liability

To the fullest extent the law allows, Trailbound and its operator are not liable for any injury, loss or damage arising from your use of the site or from outdoor activities you undertake, or for indirect or consequential losses. Where liability can't be excluded, it is limited to the amount you paid Trailbound in the 12 months before the claim.

Ending use

You can stop using Trailbound and ask us to delete your account at any time. We may suspend or end access for anyone who breaks these terms.

Changes and governing law

We may update these terms; the date above shows the latest version, and continuing to use the site means you accept it. These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and of the state where Trailbound's operator is based.

Contact

hiketrailbound@gmail.com