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Forge: Hiking Trail Maps on Windows Pc

Developed By: Forge New Frontiers (Pty) Ltd

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.6.73
Size 74.6 MB
Release Date November 15, 24
Category Maps & Navigation Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access approximate location. [see more (9)]

What's New:
Yellow leads the way with our fresh new look! Beyond a swanky new logo, say howzit to a user interface makeover:More legible Trail Maps filterNew region: North... [see more]

Description from Developer:
All Forge trails are digitised and attributed - by our team - with pinpoint accuracy and are regularly updated with input from local conservation agencies and trail managers. With... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Forge: Hiking Trail Maps and install on Windows PC. Forge: Hiking Trail Maps is free Maps & Navigation app, developed by Forge New Frontiers (Pty) Ltd. Latest version of Forge: Hiking Trail Maps is 1.6.73, was released on 2024-11-15 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Forge: Hiking Trail Maps is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Forge: Hiking Trail Maps on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Forge: Hiking Trail Maps on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Forge: Hiking Trail Maps on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Forge: Hiking Trail Maps using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Forge: Hiking Trail Maps" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Forge: Hiking Trail Maps on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Forge: Hiking Trail Maps" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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All Forge trails are digitised and attributed - by our team - with pinpoint accuracy and are regularly updated with input from local conservation agencies and trail managers. With live GPS location, localised emergency contacts and calls, and the ability to download offline maps you can explore with confidence!

Navigate over 6,000 km of trails and 3,200 points of interest across South Africa packaged in simple, easy-to-use maps.

Top features our users love:

• Accurate and up-to-date trails (including 1,400 km across Table Mountain in Cape Town),
• Free offline map downloads,
• Relevant and localised emergency contacts,
• Over 50 interactive nature reserve hiking maps with useful info including permits and fees, contact details and links, parking spots, facilities and more.

Did you know? Forge is 'Made in Mzansi', plus we are the official digital maps partner of CapeNature!

All Forge maps come with helpful tools:

• Basemap toggle (including high-definition satellite imagery).
• Trail and point of interest search,
• Location finder.

Each trail segment is attributed with insightful info bites:

• Name
• Status (Terrain and Open/Closed)
• Difficulty
• Distance
• Mountain Biking (Yes/No)
• Dog Walking (Yes/No)

You can assist in trail conservation and help keep others safe. By submitting a trail issue alert, you can report issues you encounter while hiking so we can update our maps, the hiking community and conservation authorities.

What else you can expect:

• Mountain safety tips,
• Emergency contacts,
• Useful links from the outdoor community.

Visit www.forgesa.com for more info, contact us at info@forgesa.com and stay up-to-date by following us on Instagram, @forge_sa.

Find Your Path. Explore More.
Yellow leads the way with our fresh new look! Beyond a swanky new logo, say howzit to a user interface makeover:

More legible Trail Maps filter
New region: North West
Slicker menu item symbols
Easier access to Forge for Business
Temporary labels for SOS calls and Trail Issue Alert

We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions! Get in touch: info@forgesa.com or leave us a review.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
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Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.