Walk the Distance
Virtual Walk LLC Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Walk the Distance is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Virtual Walk LLC. Rated 4.8/5 from 1,258 ratings. Requires iOS 16.0.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 1.2K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 83 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 20
- 2026 · v6.6.5
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About Walk the Distance
Walking step challenges on real famous trails. Walk the Distance turns your everyday steps into an adventure on 20+ iconic hiking trails — from the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail, Camino de Santiago, and beyond. No treadmill or special device needed — just walk, and watch your progress come to life on a real trail map.. WALK ICONIC TRAILS - Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles) - Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles) - Continental Divide Trail (3,100 miles) - John Muir Trail - Camino de Santiago - Marathons, city walks, and national park routes STEP CHALLENGES THAT KEEP YOU MOVING Works automatically with Apple Health — no extra hardware required. Also syncs with Fitbit and Garmin so every step counts, whether you're walking the dog, commuting, or hitting the trails. Your steps sync all day, every day, and fuel your progress on the trail. STAY MOTIVATED WITH CHECKPOINTS Unlock real waypoints as you progress — trail shelters, scenic overlooks, and landmarks. Each checkpoint keeps you moving toward the next milestone. WALK WITH FRIENDS & COMPETE Add friends and walk the same trail together. See who's ahead on the leaderboard, get notified when someone passes you, and join group step challenges to stay accountable. BUILT FOR YOUR HEALTH GOALS Whether you want to lose weight, build a daily walking habit, burn more calories, or just get moving — step challenges on famous trails make fitness fun and meaningful. CORPORATE WELLNESS Companies use Walk the Distance for employee step challenges with team leaderboards and admin dashboards. Tap "Send to HR" to get your workplace started. SET IT AND FORGET IT The app runs quietly in the background, pulling your distance from Apple Health once per hour. When you reach a checkpoint or a friend passes you, you'll get a notification. BETTER THAN A PEDOMETER A pedometer counts steps — Walk the Distance gives them meaning. Step challenges on real trails turn your daily walking into an adventure, keeping you motivated every step of the way. Free trails in every category, with additional routes available for $0.99 each or with a premium membership.
Ratings & reviews
4.8
1.2K ratings
What’s new
Version 6.6.5 · Updated September 20, 2026
- Improved screen reader support on the trail list - Team admins can now edit team names and avatars after creation
App privacy
The developer, Virtual Walk LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- User Content: Emails or Text Messages, Photos or Videos, Customer Support, Other User Content
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Other Usage Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
- Other Data: Other Data Types
- Health & Fitness: Health
- Contact Info: Name
- Contacts: Contacts
- Search History: Search History
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Alternatives to Walk the Distance
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walk the Distance | 4.8 / 5 (1,258 ratings) | Free | September 20, 2026 |
| Treadmill Trails | 4.7 / 5 (1,024) | Free | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Remote Walk: Virtual Walking | 4.1 / 5 (45) | Free | Dec 17, 2025 |
| BitGym: Treadmill Cycling Erg | 4.8 / 5 (1,456) | Free | Sep 21, 2026 |
| The Walk: Fitness Tracker Game | 4.4 / 5 (790) | Free | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Walk the World: Virtual Trails | 4.4 / 5 (197) | Free | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Yes.Fit | 4.6 / 5 (2,115) | Free | Oct 8, 2025 |