Another positive review on a product I use – because it works!  This one I’d consider a necessity for exploring trails, especially when going solo.  This is for the the Avenza PDF Maps Mobile App, available for Android and iOS smartphones.  I have this on my phone, plus the digital maps of the trails I wanted to explore.  One of the maps I have is the Bear Mountain Trail Map (detailed information and maps from NY State Parks site).  Last Sunday, I explored the Bear Mountain trails relying on the information I’ve read on the web and the digital map on my phone.  The trails are well marked, but I would not recommend not having a map or guide to explore these trails, or any unfamiliar trails in this matter.  I ‘intentionally’ made myself lost in Sunday’s hike, covering 15 miles of different trails, looking for amazing views to see and this guide brought me back to where I started safely.  Again, a must have app on your phone.