Now, it looks like the feature is poised to make a wider debut on Android. As highlighted by 9to5Google, custom vehicle icons are now live in the latest Google Maps 25.06.x beta.

Most notably, this included a hands-on demo with the app's powerful new custom route-building tool, which is something I suspect will appeal not only to hikers, but backpackers, trail runners ...

With iOS 18, iPhone users can download hikes or create their own in Apple's mapping app. Here's how to find your next route, and stay on track even when there's no cell signal.

This $80-per-year subscription will introduce AI tools to build custom routes and provide real-time trail condition forecasts, trail traffic heatmaps, and a feature that lets you identify trees ...