01 / JOIN
Join the private test
Open the Google Play beta link above while signed in with the Google account that received this invitation. Choose Become a tester.
Private Android beta · invited testers only
Join the Cascade Trail Maps Android beta.
Install the early Cascade Trail Maps build through Google Play. It includes regional winter trail maps, offline map-package delivery, GPS location, and personal track recording.
30-day beta: this preview build expires November 15, 2026. It is for invited testing only and is not an emergency-navigation tool.
Install and first launch
A simple, one-time setup.
After installation, Cascade Trail Maps will offer the offline map package on first launch. It is approximately 6 MB and contains the regional trail map and topo context for this beta.
02 / INSTALL
Install from Google Play
After joining, select Download it on Google Play. Play handles installation and future beta updates—no “unknown apps” setting or APK download is needed.
03 / MAPS
Download maps
Open Cascade Trail Maps and select Download Maps. Once the small package completes, core maps and trails are ready without cell service.
Quick Start guide
Your key map controls, at a glance.
Tap the floating three-line button to open the menu. Tap anywhere on the map outside the menu to close it.
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Recenter GPS
Return the map to your current location after you have panned away.
Show my location
Turn GPS location on or off; when active, your position appears on the map.
Location Bookmarks
Jump directly to a regional trail area such as Dutchman, Meissner, or Mt. Bachelor.
Layers
Choose the trail systems, markers, topo context, and personal tracks you want to see.
Start recording
Record a simple personal ski or snowshoe track, stored locally on your device.
Settings
Manage downloaded maps, saved tracks, and app preferences.