Trailkeep Documentation
Everything you need to manage gear, plan trips, and stay safe on any trip.
Welcome to the Trailkeep docs. Whether you are planning your first multi-day route or setting up a safety network for a month-long thru-hike, this documentation covers every feature in the platform.
What is Trailkeep?
Trailkeep is a planning and safety platform for anyone who goes deep into the outdoors for more than a day. In one place you get:
- Home — your on-trail cockpit. Tap Go to start a trip, check in each day, and see return-by monitoring at a glance.
- Pack Planner — build gear lists, track weight by category, store items in a reusable gear vault.
- Trip Planner — build day-by-day itineraries, upload GPX routes, add waypoints, and co-edit in real time.
- Safety system — runs automatically, no action needed when you're overdue.
- Automatic alerts sent to emergency contacts if you miss your return date or a check-in window
- Safety QR — anyone who scans it can opt in to be notified if you go overdue
- GPS location captured on each check-in
It is built for anyone planning serious time on the trail — whether that is a long weekend or a months-long route.
Where to start
What is Trailkeep?
Overview of the platform and what it is built for.
Plans
Free vs Pro — what each account tier unlocks.
Creating your first trip
Step by step from a blank trip to a planned itinerary.
Upload a GPX route
Add your trail file, then place stops on the map.
Safety system
Return-by monitoring, Check-in Timer, Safety QR, and emergency alerts.
Browse by feature
Trip Planner
Trips, days, waypoints, GPX routes, day stats (moving time + Active burn), and real-time collaboration.
Day stats
Per-section moving time, Active calorie burn, and elevation — inputs and accuracy.
Pack Planner
Gear lists, gear vault, weight tracking, and LighterPack import.
Safety system
Safety Timer (return-by + Check-in Timer), Safety QR, Trail Companion opt-in, and emergency alerts.
GPX Distance Calculator
Measure distances between any two points on a GPX route. No account needed.
Hiking Calorie Calculator
Estimate on-trail burn from a GPX route, with overnight daily food targets (hiking + camp/sleep). No account needed.
Hiking Time Calculator
Estimate moving time from a GPX route using Naismith's rule, with optional pack and break adjustments. No account needed.
Account tiers
New accounts start on the Free plan — full safety and planning features with storage limits. Upgrade to Pro anytime for unlimited trips, gear lists, and itinerary length. See Plans.
If you signed up during the open beta and have Pioneer access, see Pioneer plan for what that means and when it expires.
Something missing from the docs, or something not working as described? Email info@trailkeep.com.