My Location Page:

TOUCH	RESULT
1 finger slide	Drag map. Turns off Auto-Center.
2 finger pinch	Zoom in or out.
2 taps inside map	Zoom in 2X. Center on tapped position if Auto-Center is Off.
2 taps outside map	Show new map for tapped position. Turns off Auto-Center.
3 taps	Return to original scale. Center on tapped position if Auto-Center is Off.
4 taps	Zoom out: view whole quad. Turns off Auto-Center.
5 taps	Total Reset:   Return to original scale.   Turn on Auto-Center.   Show Map for Current Location.
Tap “My Location” tab	Turn on Auto-Center. Show Map for Current Location.
Tap “Mark” button	Create a new Waypoint for where you are or any place on a map you are viewing.
Tap “Mark”, then tap Anywhere on the Map	Read the location coordinates for any point on the current map. Measure the distance and bearing from your current location to anywhere on the map.

Automatic Current-Location Centering:

AUTO - CENTER	RESULT
On	Current Location is kept centered on the screen. Switches maps while hiking.
Off	Map position stays fixed where you move it manually.
To turn On	Tap the “My Location” tab while the map is showing.
To turn Off	Drag the map.

Usual Top of My Location Page (#1*)

A “Go To” Waypoint or Route is Set (#2*)

* When a “Go To” waypoint or route is set, tap twice in the gray area of the bar to switch between (#1) and (#2).

When using a “Go To” waypoint or a route with waypoints, the Distance and Bearing are for the straight-line to the next waypoint. The ETA is to the next waypoint.

When using a path route, the Distance is the distance along the path to the end of the path. The Bearing is the direction to the next point on the path. The ETA is to the end of the path.

To use iHikeGPS, “Location Services” must be on.

If you ever see “ Location Services Off in Settings App ” at the top of the My Location Page:

1. Start the Settings App.
2. Tap “Location Services”.
3. If Location Services is OFF, turn it ON.
4. Scroll Down to iHikeGPS.
5. Turn the Switch ON.

Track Page:

(“Always“ is available on all iPhones except the iPhone 3G.)

When set to “Always”, iHikeGPS drains the battery more quickly and continues to record a track for as long as iHikeGPS remains in the Recents List.

TAP	RESULT
Share	Send a track in GPX format, or send your current location. Email queued in your out box. Sent when the Internet connects.
Trash	Delete the entire track from the iOS device and from the iCloud backup.
2 taps	Show the last track section only.
3 taps	Return to original display.

Using Tracks:

HOW TO	DO THIS
Email track	Tap “Share”, then Email Track.
Save track	Tap “Share”, then Send Track via iTunes to save a GPX file to “ iHikeGPS Documents”. Access in iTunes.
Unclutter screen	Manually: Delete past tracks.
	Auto-Delete: After 4000 track points, the oldest track points are replaced with new ones.
Record an accurate elevation profile	Start iHikeGPS with a clear view of the sky. Wait a few minutes for a lock on all satellites (indicated accuracy less than 50 ft). Tap “Record Track: Always”. Go!
	Tap “Record Track: Off” before you stop iHikeGPS at the end of the hike.

Track Gaps:

When It Happens	Lose GPS Satellite reception. Switch to Airplane Mode. Set “Record Track” to Off. With “Record Track” Set to When Live        The iOS device goes to sleep.*        You switch to another App. With “Record Track” Set to Always        You remove iHikeGPS from the Recents List.        iHikeGPS stops because iOS needs the memory for another App.
Indication	No track on the map. Dotted blue vertical lines on the elevation profile graph.
Result	The distance traveled during a gap will not be shown on the elevation profile graph.

* For the iPhone 3G only: To record tracks, you must leave the screen on because the GPS chip function of the iPhone 3G is turned off when you put it to sleep.

Waypoints Page:

Waypoint Coordinates are in the WGS 84 Datum.

TAP	RESULT
+ button	Add a new waypoint.
Share	Send as a GPX file. Email queued in your out box. Sent when Internet connects.
A waypoint name	View, Edit, Delete, Go To, or Cancel Go To that waypoint.
Delete All	Clear all waypoints from the iOS device and from the iCloud backup.
Status bar	Jump to the top of the list.

A maximum of 4000 waypoints can be stored.

Using Waypoints:

HOW TO	DO THIS
Find a latitude & longitude	Look up the location's name on Wikipedia.
Add a waypoint when on the Waypoints page	Tap “+”. Enter latitude &longitude. (Anywhere in the USA, use a minus sign in front of longitude numbers.) Name your waypoint using letters, numbers & spaces. Add a Note (optional). Tap “Done” at the top.
Add a waypoint when on the My Location page	Tap “Mark” to create a waypoint for your current location or anywhere on the current map. Name your waypoint using letters, numbers & spaces. Add a Note (optional). Tap “Done” at the top.
Delete a waypoint	Tap the waypoint name. Tap the “Delete” button.       OR Swipe waypoint name left or right. Tap the “Delete” button.
Delete ALL waypoints	Create a backup by emailing the waypoints to yourself. Scroll to the bottom of the page. Tap the “Delete All” button. Confirm by tapping Delete ALL Waypoints.
Edit a waypoint	Tap the waypoint name. Tap a text box. Make your changes. Tap “Done” at the top.
View the distance between 2 waypoints	Tap the “Routes” tab. Tap + Tap “Waypoints”. Tap the name of the 1st waypoint. Tap the + button. Tap “After this Waypoint”. Tap the name of the 2nd waypoint. Read the distance. Tap “Delete Route” when you are done.
View a waypoint on a map	Tap the waypoint name. Tap View On A Map.
Email all waypoints	Tap “Share”, then tap Email All Waypoints.
Email one waypoint	Tap the Waypoint you want to send. Tap “Go To”. Tap “Share”, then tap Email “Go To” Waypoint. Tap the Waypoint again. Tap “Cancel Go To”.
Save waypoints	Tap “Share”, then Send Waypoints via iTunes to save a GPX file to “ iHikeGPS Documents”. Access in iTunes.
Transfer a GPX or LOC waypoints file to your iOS device from another device	Attach the file to an email sent to the iOS device. In Mail, push and hold the attachment icon.
	Use iTunes:   Go to Devices, your iOS device, Apps, File Sharing.   Add the file.
	Use Dropbox:   Add the file to your Dropbox from another device.   Get (free) and start the iOS Dropbox App.   Tap the file to see its contents.   Tap the “Share” Icon.   Tap “iHikeGPS”.

Using “Go To” Waypoints:

A “Go To” Waypoint is a waypoint indicating your planned destination. It can be either the final destination of your hike or some important place along your way.

HOW TO	DO THIS
Set a “Go To” waypoint	Add the waypoint if it is not already on the list. Tap the Waypoint Name. Tap the “Go To” button.
Clear a “Go To” waypoint	Tap the “Go To” Waypoint name (shown in green). Tap the “Cancel Go To” button.

After setting a “Go To” waypoint on the Waypoints page, the top bar of the “My Location” page looks like this: The Estimated Time of Arrival is recalculated every few seconds, based on the trail just traveled since the “Go To” waypoint was set, and assuming that the trail ahead is similar in twistiness, steepness, and direction. The ETA will not appear until you have hiked a couple of minutes with track recording turned on, so your speed can be more accurately determined.

The elevation difference will be shown only if the “Go To” waypoint has an altitude entry.

If your iOS device does not have a built-in compass or your speed exceeds 20 miles per hour, then the Course (the direction you are moving) will be shown instead of the compass reading.

Routes Page:

Route Waypoint Coordinates are in the WGS 84 Datum.

TAP	RESULT
+ button	Add a new route.
Share	Send selected route as a GPX file. Email queued in your out box. Sent when Internet connects.
Don't Show a Route	No route is shown on the “My Location” map.
A route name	Select that route to view. Only the selected route is shown on the “My Location” map
	Edit or navigate that route.
Delete All	Clear all routes from the iOS device and from the iCloud backup.
Status bar	Jump to the top of the list.

A maximum of 200 routes can be stored.
Each route can have up to 100 named route waypoints or 4000 unnamed path points.

Using Routes:

HOW TO	DO THIS
Add a new Route using existing waypoints	Tap “+”. Tap “Waypoints”. Tap the name of the waypoint where your route will start. Tap “+” on the first route waypoint line. Tap “After this Waypoint”. Tap the name of the second waypoint on your route. Continue adding waypoints until the route is finished. Name your route using letters, numbers & spaces. Add a Note (optional). Tap “Done” at the top.
Add a new Route by converting the current track to a path to follow	Tap “+”. Tap “Current Track”. Tap “Edit”. Name your route using letters, numbers & spaces. Add a Note (optional). Tap “Done” at the top.
Delete a route	Tap for that route. Tap the “Delete Route” button.       OR Swipe route name left or right. Tap the “Delete” button.
Delete ALL routes	Create a backup by emailing each route to yourself. Scroll to the bottom of the page. Tap the “Delete All” button. Confirm by tapping Delete ALL Routes.
Edit a Route	Tap “Edit”. Tap a text box. Make your changes using letters, numbers & spaces. Tap “Done” at the top.
View a route on a map	Tap for that route. Tap View On A Map.
Email a route	Tap the Route you want to send. Tap “Share”. Tap Email Selected Route.
Save a Route	Tap the Route you want to save. Tap “Share”. Tap Send Route via iTunes to save a GPX file to “ iHikeGPS Documents”. Access in iTunes.
Transfer a GPX route or track file to your iOS device from another device	Attach the file to an email sent to the iOS device. In Mail, push and hold the attachment icon.
	Use iTunes:   Go to Devices, your iOS device, Apps, File Sharing.   Add the file.
	Use Dropbox:   Add the file to your Dropbox from another device.   Get (free) and start the iOS Dropbox App.   Tap the file to see its contents.   Tap the “Share” Icon.   Tap “iHikeGPS”.

Types of Routes:

  Route with Waypoints

Before Tapping Edit

TAP	RESULT
Routes	Return to the Routes page.
View On A Map	Picks the correct already-downloaded map. Switches to the “My Location” page. Shows the start of the route.
Navigate Forward	Start at route waypoint 1. “Go To” each waypoint in order.
Navigate Reverse	Start at the last waypoint. “Go To” each waypoint in reverse order.
A waypoint name * (when navigating)	Make this waypoint the “Go To” waypoint.
Cancel Forward  or  Cancel Reverse	Stop the currently active navigation.
Swipe waypoint name left or right	Delete that waypoint from the route.
Edit	Edit the Route
Delete Route	Clear the whole route from the iOS device and from the iCloud backup.
Status bar	Jump to the top of the list.

* Route waypoint names are shown in Italics  to distinguish them from regular waypoints.

After Tapping Edit

TAP	RESULT
Name text	Edit the route name.
Note text	Edit the route note.
View On A Map	Picks the correct already-downloaded map. Switches to the “My Location” page. Shows the start of the route.
	Insert a waypoint before or after this waypoint.
A waypoint name *	Edit the waypoint name, note, location and altitude, or delete the waypoint from the route.
Done	Save the changes to the route.
Cancel	Keep the route as it was with no changes.
Delete Route	Clear the whole route from the iOS device and from the iCloud backup.
Status bar	Jump to the top of the list.

* Route waypoint names are shown in Italics  to distinguish them from regular waypoints.

If a route waypoint is identical to a regular waypoint, then they are linked so only one of them shows on the map. You can break the link by editing the route waypoint, or by editing the regular waypoint when the route containing the route waypoint is not selected. Deleting one of the linked waypoints will not delete the other.

  Route with a Path

Before Tapping Edit

TAP	RESULT
Routes	Return to the Routes page.
View On A Map	Picks the correct already-downloaded map. Switches to the “My Location” page. Shows the start of the route.
Navigate Forward	Follow the path from start to finish.
Navigate Reverse	Follow the path in the opposite direction
Cancel Forward  or  Cancel Reverse	Stop the currently active navigation.
Edit	Edit the Route
Delete Route	Clear the whole route from the iOS device and from the iCloud backup.

After Tapping Edit

TAP	RESULT
Name text	Edit the route name.
Note text	Edit the route note.
View On A Map	Picks the correct already-downloaded map. Switches to the “My Location” page. Shows the start of the route.
Done	Save the changes to the route.
Cancel	Keep the route as it was with no changes.
Delete Route	Clear the whole route from the iOS device and from the iCloud backup.

  Route with a Multiple Section Path

Before Tapping Edit

TAP	RESULT
Routes	Return to the Routes page.
View On A Map	Picks the correct already-downloaded map. Switches to the “My Location” page. Shows the first visible path section on it.
Navigate Forward	Start at the beginning of the first path section. Follow the path to the end of the last section, including gaps.
Navigate Reverse	Start at the end of the last path section. Follow the path to the beginning of the first path section, including gaps.
Cancel Forward  or  Cancel Reverse	Stop the currently active navigation.
Swipe a path Section left or right	Delete that path Section from the route.
Swipe a Gap left or right	Delete the Gap to join the two adjacent path Sections together.
Edit	Edit the Route
Delete Route	Clear the whole route from the iOS device and from the iCloud backup.
Status bar	Jump to the top of the list.

After Tapping Edit

TAP	RESULT
Name text	Edit the route name.
Note text	Edit the route note.
Visible Switch	Hide or Show that path Section on the “My Location” map.
View On A Map	Picks the correct already-downloaded map. Switches to the “My Location” page. Shows the first visible path section on it.
for a Section	Delete that path Section from the route.
for a Gap	Delete the Gap to join the two adjacent path Sections together.
Done	Save the changes to the route.
Cancel	Keep the route as it was with no changes.
Delete Route	Clear the whole route from the iOS device and from the iCloud backup.
Status bar	Jump to the top of the list.

Map List Page:

To add a new map to your iOS device's memory, you must have a WiFi connection or cell service.

After tapping the + button in the top bar of the Map List page:

TAP	TO DOWNLOAD A MAP
Current Location	For where you are. Then tap USGS or Forest Service.
Relative to Current Map	North, South, East, or West of the map currently showing on the “My Location” page.
Same Map Location	Use when you have a USGS map and you want a Forest Service map for the same area.
On-Map Locator *	Find the place you want on a Google map.
Place Name or Quad Name	Search for Latitude and Longitude by:     Topo quad name     City     Address     Geographic feature Add a comma, a space, and the 2 letter state abbreviation.
Latitude & Longitude	For anywhere in the USA, use a minus sign in front of longitude numbers.

The map list shows the USGS and Forest Service topo map quads that you have downloaded to the iOS device's memory from the iHikeGPS server.

* The On-Map Locator also shows the border lines of your already-downloaded topo maps:

If you have trouble finding the correct map, try these web sites:

WEBSITE	TO FIND
Topographical Maps.com	Topo quad names. Tap on state to see an index map.
TopoQuest.com	Latitude and Longitude. Enter landmark name to search USGS list.

On the Map List page:

TAP	RESULT
Edit button	Choose map(s) to delete from the iOS device.
Don't Show a Topo Map	Show Track, Waypoints, Routes and Current Location on a white background.
USGS 24K Map for Current Location	Switches USGS 24K maps as you travel to always show your current position.
Forest Service or 63K Map for Current Location	Switches alternate maps (where available) or 63K Alaska maps as you travel.
A quad name	Select that map to view.
Search Bar	Find an already-downloaded map by quad name or by latitude and longitude.
Cancel	Stop search, remove on-screen keyboard.
Status bar	Jump to top of the list.

There are 3 ways to choose which already-downloaded map is shown on your “My Location” page:

• On the Map List page, tap a map name. A checkmark ✔ indicates your selection. View on the My Location page.
• On the Map List page, tap “USGS 24K Map for Current Location”. The program will choose the correct map for your location from your downloaded maps. The name of the chosen map will appear in green text. View on the My Location page.
• On the Map List page, tap “Forest Service or 63K Map for Current Location”. iHikeGPS will choose the correct map for your location from your downloaded maps. The chosen map will appear in green text. View on the My Location page.

Maps Available within iHikeGPS:

The USA mainland and Hawaii:
US Geological Survey (USGS) 24K maps are available for everywhere. US Forest Service 24K maps exist only for certain national forests and grasslands, and their adjacent areas. See list of available areas.

Alaska:
USGS 63K maps are available for everywhere. USGS 24K maps are available only for some densely populated areas. US Forest Service Maps do not exist for Alaska.

You can store a maximum of 200 maps at one time in the iOS device's memory.

Map Legend:

Import:

Use email or iTunes.

Email Tracks, Waypoints or Routes To iHikeGPS:

1. Create an email with a GPX or LOC file attachment on another device.
2. Send it to your iOS device's email address.
3. Open it in Mail :

4. Press and hold your finger on the attachment icon until these buttons appear.

5. Tap: Open in “iHikeGPS”.

Tab bar badges show the number of new waypoints and routes imported.

The iHikeGPS Routes page shows the newly imported tracks and routes.

The iHikeGPS Waypoints page shows the newly imported waypoints:

To use the waypoints, follow these instructions.

Use iTunes to Send Tracks, Waypoints and Routes To iHikeGPS:

1. Connect the iOS device to your computer.
2. Start iTunes on your computer.
3. Select your iOS device in the left column.

4. Click “Apps” in the top bar.

5. Scroll down the page. Under “File Sharing”, click “iHikeGPS”.

6. To the right, under “ iHikeGPS Documents”, click .
7. Select a GPX or LOC file which is under 5 MBytes in size, then click .
8. Start iHikeGPS on your iOS device.

Tab bar badges show the number of new waypoints and routes imported.

The iHikeGPS Routes page shows the newly imported tracks and routes.

The iHikeGPS Waypoints page shows the newly imported waypoints:

To use the waypoints, follow these instructions.

If the file being imported contains a waypoint with the same name as an existing waypoint, but a different position, the new waypoint will be renamed rather than overwriting the existing waypoint. For example a waypoint with a duplicate name of “Campsite” would be renamed “Campsite01”.

Export:

Use email or iTunes.

Email Tracks, Waypoints or Routes From iHikeGPS:

1. Tap , or .
2. Tap .
3. Tap or
   Tap or
   Tap .
4. Enter an email address in the To: area.
5. Optionally change the Subject and the body of the email.
6. Tap .

Send Tracks, Waypoints or Routes From iHikeGPS through iTunes:

1. Tap , or .
2. Tap .
3. Tap or
   Tap or
   Tap .
4. Connect the iOS device to your computer.
5. Start iTunes on your computer.
6. Select your iOS device in the left column.

7. Click “Apps” in the top bar.

8. Scroll down the page. Under “File Sharing”, click “iHikeGPS”.

9. To the right, select a GPX file.

10. Click .
11. Select a folder, then click .
12. Open the GPX file using the mapping program of your choice, such as MacGPS Pro on the Mac or OziExplorer on Windows.
13. To remove a file from “ iHikeGPS Documents”, select it, then push the “delete” key.

Choose your Settings for iHikeGPS:

Start the Settings App.
Scroll down to iHikeGPS. Tap it.

OPTION	AVAILABLE SETTINGS
Auto-Lock	ON *      Use the system Auto-Lock setting. OFF       Never Auto-Lock.
Proximity Sensor †	ON        Turn off the screen when near an object. OFF *    Don't use the Proximity Sensor.
Position Format	ddd.ddddd° *      Degrees ddd°mm.mm'     Degrees Minutes ddd°mm'ss.s"     Degrees Minutes Seconds UTM / UPS         Grid Coordinate System
Distance Units	statute miles *     speed: miles per hour nautical miles      speed: knots kilometers            speed: km per hour
Elevation Units	feet * meters
Direction Units ⊥	° True *              Degrees clockwise from True North ° Magnetic       Degrees clockwise from Magnetic Compass North
Show Waypoint Notes	ON *     Waypoint Notes overlaid on the map. OFF     Waypoint Notes not visible on the map.

To use iHikeGPS, “Location Services” in the Settings App must be on.

If you ever see “ Location Services Off in Settings App ” at the top of the My Location Page:

1. Start the Settings App.
2. Tap “Location Services”.
3. If Location Services is OFF, turn it ON.
4. Scroll Down to iHikeGPS.
5. Turn the Switch ON.

Battery Life:

You can turn off several settings to reduce the iOS device's drain on its battery when you are using iHikeGPS on a long hike. Adjust the following settings in Apple's “Settings” App:

• Tap “Wi-Fi”, then Turn off Wi-Fi.
• Tap “General”, then tap “Bluetooth”, turn Bluetooth off.
• Tap “General”, then tap “Network”, turn off “Enable 3G” and “Cellular Data”. (Turn these back on if you need to download a map.)
• Tap “Mail, Contacts, Calendars”. Tap “Fetch New Data”. Turn off “Push” and tap “Manually”.
• Tap “Brightness”, then turn down the screen brightness to the lowest acceptable level.

Also:

• Plug the iOS device into a car charger on your way to the trailhead so that you start the hike with a completely charged battery.
• On the Track Page, select “Always”. Put the iOS device to sleep when you are not looking at it. When you stop for lunch or to enjoy the views, on the Track Page select “Off”. (Don't forget to turn Track Recording back on before resuming your hike.)
• (For the iPhone 3G only: In the Settings App, turn on the Proximity Sensor. Switch to the Track screen when you are not actually looking at the map, and then use the iPhone's proximity sensor to dim the screen. If you put the iPhone in your pocket, or put the upper left corner of the face of the iPhone against some object, the proximity sensor will turn off the battery-draining screen illumination, as it does when you hold the phone up to your ear during a phone call.)

If you follow all the steps, you may be able to record tracks for about 10 hours of actual hiking (4 hours on the iPhone 3G). Use an external battery pack to extend this time.

We Listen to You:

Question or Suggestion?   lwjames@iHikeGPS.com   (303) 258-0576

Safety:

This iOS App must not be relied on as any part of a primary means of navigation. It must not be used in a way that safety or property depends on its successful operation. Always carry a compass and a paper map as a backup. Don't run your battery down so far that you can't make an emergency call if needed. James Associates Inc. accepts no liability, including incidental or consequential damages, for any injury or damages that may occur from the use of iHikeGPS.