Report updated Apr 17, 2026
Smokies 900
For dedicated hikers and outdoor enthusiasts specifically focused on completing the 900-mile trail challenge in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Smokies 900 is an established health & fitness app that is a paid app. With a 5.0/5 rating from 2 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What is Smokies 900?
Current Momentum
v1.3
- map updates; cleaned up some segments and added segment distance in addition to total trail distance
Active Nemesis
900 Miler
By 900 Miler
Other Rivals
7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸
Health & FitnessRating Pulse 🇺🇸
What makes this app unique?
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What Are The Key Features?
High-contrast visual map of the entire park to track conquered vs. remaining trails.
Ability to log individual segments of trails rather than just whole-trail completion.
Curated list of 120+ official trails with status filtering (Completed, In Progress, Not Started).
Attach photos to trail logs to create a visual diary of hiking progress.
Local database access for logging progress without cellular signal.
Monitor total mileage and percentage completion stats.
How much does it cost?
- One-time purchase of $4.99 on iOS
- Free on Android
The app uses a fragmented pricing model, positioning itself as a premium tool on iOS while remaining free on Android, likely to lower the barrier for user acquisition on the latter.
Who Built It?
CHARLES GREGORY GILLUM
Equipping long-distance hikers with granular tracking and offline navigation tools for the Great Smoky Mountains 900-mile challenge.
Portfolio
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What do users think recently?
Analysis in progress, available soon
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Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.
What is the competitive landscape for Smokies 900?
Where is it available?
Localized markets (1)
How's The Health & Fitness Market?
How does it evolve in the Health & Fitness market?
Rank progression
80 active rankings tracked — 30-day window
The rivals identified
The outtake for Smokies 900
Strengths to defend, gaps to attack
Core Strengths
- Hyper-niche focus on GSMNP 900-mile challenge
- Granular section-by-section trail tracking
- Reliable offline database for remote use
Critical Frictions
- Zero ratings or reviews to provide social proof
- Inconsistent pricing between iOS and Android
- No website or social media presence
Growth Levers
- Gamification of trail challenges (badges/leaderboards)
- Expansion to other National Park trail challenges
- Partnerships with local hiking organizations
Market Threats
- Direct competition from '900 Miler' app
- Market leaders like AllTrails adding challenge-specific features
- Recent decline in App Store rankings
Key Takeaways
Smokies 900 is an established health & fitness app that is a paid app. With a 5.0/5 rating from 2 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
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