How does RunHunters work?

1.  The main map shows you the start point of great trails, these are the pins on the map. When you 'View Route Details' you'll see the mapped route.

2. We help you get to the start point by launching driving/walking instructions.

3. The app does not record your activity, so there is nothing to start or stop.

4. You will see your position on the map shown by the blue arrow. To follow a route you will need to be in the route guide screen where the red route line is the path. As you move you'll see your position change on the route.

This is what a route guide screen looks like:

The 3 icons above the elevation profile (see below) are:

1. "Life ring" - tap this to show your coordinates in case of an emergency

2. Camera - take a photo straight from the guide screen

3. Me (arrow) - re-centres the map on your position and can be toggled between map swivelling around you or the blue arrow moving in the direction you face.

When you launch the app you must accept location permissions otherwise the app won't work as we don't know where you are.

To see the intended route direction, swipe your finger along the elevation profile

Routes have 4 levels of difficulty, much like a ski run grading or mountain bike track. Green is easiest, Black is hardest in terms of trail difficulty and elevation gain.

You will see information pins on the maps. These can be opened by tapping on.

Tap on a parking pin, or the start or finish pin to open the Directions button. This button will load Google or Apple maps depending on your default options.