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TrailDB CC Recon & Surface Intel
REAL TRAIL INTEL No more surprises

Know the Surface
Before You Ride.

GPX maps tell you where a road goes — TrailDB tells you what it feels like. Community shared trail conditions, geotagged surface photos, hazards, and trail ratings submitted by real riders.

✓ GPX or Strava Route Recon
✓ Verified GPS Surface markers
✓ Season specific filters
TrailDB Trail Recon Map and Surface Markers
Surface Intel Pin Class 2 Gravel

Compact limestone with loose corners. Ideal for 40mm+ tires.

The Gravel Dilemma

Why GPX routing isn't enough

Standard cycling apps treat all unpaved roads the same. A line a on the map could be silky champagne gravel or tire-slashing fist-sized rocks.

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Hidden waterlogged ruts & mud

Satellite imagery is months out of date. TrailDB's spotter intel provides recent, ground-level photos showing season specific conditions, mud, or bump fields.

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Tyre Selection Confidence

Wondering whether to run 38mm fast slicks or 57mm MTB tyres? Check verified trail photo conditions and spotter reviews before guessing.

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GPS or GPX verified data

Every photo upload extracts GPS coordinates or uses a ridden GPX route to pin point the recon location. Taking out the guess work to locate the intel. This helps keep data accurate and helps others plan check their routes.

The TrailDB APP

Ridden a bad trail? So have we.

Everything you need to scout, catalog, and conquer unfamiliar trails.

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Interactive Trail Recon Map

Explore trail intel worldwide with cycling maps, surface trail info, and hazards.

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One-Tap Photo Recon & Upload

Snap photos mid-ride or share directly from your phone's gallery. In-app photos capture GPS, which can be uploaded after the ride. Or link to a GPX or Strava activity for gallery selected photos.

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Hazard reporting

Find hazards on route or alert other riders to issues with the trail. No unwanted surprises on your routes.

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Full GPX Route Library

Download verified GPX trails with embedded waypoint intel directly to Garmin, Wahoo ELEMNT, Hammerhead Karoo, or Coros computers.

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Anonymous Friendly

When the App is fully released: Access to inspect all photos, and terrain notes immediately with zero account walls. Sign up only when you're ready to submit intel and earn scout XP.

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Offline App

Built as a modern Progressive Web App. Fast,responsive,and functional in no signal areas when scouting on trail.

Field-Tested Interface

Crafted for on trail recon

High-contrast dark mode for direct sunlight readability on the trail.

Elevation profiling and route mapping in TrailDB

Tactical Recon Map

Live route tracking, surface pins, and elevation profile charts.

Surface intel pin details and grading in TrailDB

Surface Intel Cards

Gravel trail classification, spotter notes, and condition updates.

Fullscreen photo inspection in TrailDB

Full-Screen Photo Recon

Zoom in on rocks, ruts, and trail conditions with Hi-Res details.

Intuitive Classificaition

TrailDB Surface Classification

Simple gravel grading helps riders assess tire widths, tire pressure, and route viability.

Class 1 Champagne

Smooth, hard-packed limestone or crushed gravel with minimal loose stones. Suitable for road endurance bikes and 32–38mm tires.

Class 2 Standard

Typical farm and forestry roads with occasional loose pebbles, light washboarding, and small ruts. 38–42mm gravel tires recommended.

Class 3 Rough

Deep gravel, fist-sized chunky stones, potholes, and steep loose pitches. 45–50mm tires or mountain bike treads advised.

Class 4 Extreme

Unmaintained doubletrack, baby-head rocks, deep sandy washouts, and hike-a-bike sections. 2.1"+ mountain bike tires or rigid rig setup.

COMMUNITY REPUTATION Earn XP by scouting

Level up as a trusted scout. Leave trail intel that matters.

Every photo recon upload, surface report, and verified hazard pin earns you Scout XP. As your contributions are upvoted by riders, you unlock veteran spotter badges and contributor rankings.

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Spotter → Trailblazer → Elite Scout

Climb through recognition tiers based on photo accuracy and community upvotes.

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Privacy & Security First

Two-factor authentication (2FA) account protection, GDPR data compliance, and one-click bulk photo removal.

Scout Leaderboard Preview (Comming Soon) LIVE INTEL

#01 @gravel_hound Elite Scout
1,480 XP
#02 @ridge_recon Veteran
920 XP
#03 @flint_finder Spotter
540 XP
Sign up on traildb.app to claim your rider handle and start ranking.
MULTI-PLATFORM FREEDOM Run on any phone or desktop

Install anywhere. No app store lock-in.

TrailDB runs directly inside your mobile browser as a Progressive Web App (PWA) with full offline caching support. Android App and iOS App coming soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got intel.

Do I have to pay or create an account to view trails? ↓

No! When we have moved out of Beta you can browse the map, inspect surface photos, check elevation profiles, and view spotter notes completely anonymously for free. You only create an account when you want to upload photos, contribute intel, and earn scout XP. Stay tuned for when this will be available.

How does TrailDB verify photo locations? ↓

When you snap a trail from the app your location is recorded there and then. Alternatively upload a photo, TrailDB reads unredacted EXIF camera metadata directly on your device. If this this isn't available then add the completed GPX file from your ride and the APP does the rest.

Can I export routes to my Garmin or Wahoo computer? ↓

Yes. Routes scouted on TrailDB can be exported directly as GPX files and saved to bike computers or loaded into third-party navigation apps.

What is the difference between traildb.cc and traildb.app? ↓

traildb.cc is our community and marketing page (the site you are viewing right now). traildb.app is the live application engine where map, photo uploading, route saving, and account authentication takes place.

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