Trail Guide & Maps

2 Trail Guide & Maps Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Explore the great outdoors while turning your passion into a business with trail guiding and map creation.

This business involves leading groups on nature hikes and creating detailed maps of various trails. You’ll identify less-known paths and hidden gems, providing unique experiences for outdoor enthusiasts.

Imagine spending your days navigating scenic routes and helping others connect with nature, all while making an income.

Building a successful trail guiding and mapping business requires a robust knowledge of outdoor safety and geography, along with creating partnerships with local parks and recreation departments. If you love the thrill of adventure and have a knack for storytelling, this could transform your hiking hobby into a compelling enterprise.

It's an opportunity to inspire others to appreciate the environment while enjoying your own time in nature.

In this list, you'll find real-world trail guide & maps success stories and very profitable examples of starting a trail guide & maps that makes money.

1. SmartGuide ($360K/year)

Jan Doležal, founder of SmartGuide, came up with the idea for his business while traveling with his family. Frustrated by the lack of quality digital guides available, he saw an opportunity to create an app that would provide travelers with personalized tour guides. Since its founding, SmartGuide has exceeded 500 destinations and is approaching half a million users, with top travel brands including the city of Prague and UNESCO sites utilizing the app as their official guide.

How much money it makes: $360K/year
How much did it cost to start: $600K
How many people on the team: 15

How We Started A Digital Tour Guide Platform With Over 500K Users [Czech Republic]

SmartGuide, a digital tour guide platform that turns every phone into a personal tour guide using audio, geolocation, and Augmented Reality, has exceeded 500 destinations and is approaching half a million users in just three years since founding.

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2. No Code Map App ($2.4K/year)

Nan, the founder of No Code Map App, came up with the idea while working on Pebblar, a collaborative trip planner. Recognizing the importance of visualization, they received inquiries from businesses wanting to utilize their map interface. This led to the creation of No Code Map App, a no-code platform for building custom interactive maps.

How much money it makes: $2.4K/year
How much did it cost to start: $200
How many people on the team: 0

How We Built A No-Code Map Builder [400 Users In The First 3 Months]

No Code Map App is a no code builder that allows businesses to create custom interactive maps with dynamic filters automatically based on their dataset, generating >$400 in the first full month of monetization.

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