Terms of Use

By accessing or using Trail Compass ("the site"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Use of the site

Trail Compass is a free hiking trail directory provided for general informational and reference purposes. You may browse, search, and link to the site for personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to misuse the site, attempt to disrupt its operation, or access it in a way that places an unreasonable load on our infrastructure.

No warranty & trail safety disclaimer

Trail, park, distance, elevation, and difficulty information on this site is compiled from publicly available sources and is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Distances, elevation values, conditions, and access details are best-effort and may be inaccurate or out of date.

Hiking and outdoor activities carry inherent risks. Trail Compass is a reference, not a navigation tool or a substitute for official guidance. Always verify current conditions, closures, permits, and weather with the relevant land-management agency before heading out, and use proper judgment, preparation, and equipment. You are solely responsible for your own safety.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Trail Compass and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the site or any information on it.

Third-party links and content

The site may reference or link to third-party websites and services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those third parties.

Intellectual property

Trail and park names belong to their respective land-management agencies. The compiled directory, layout, and original text on this site are provided for reference; please do not scrape or republish the dataset wholesale.

Changes to these terms

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be directed through the feedback channel described on our About page.