RidgeSyncDay-by-Day Itinerary Builder with Camps
A route is a line; an itinerary is a plan. RidgeSync's itinerary builder gives every day of your trip its own route, camp, mileage, elevation gain and loss, and estimated moving time, so you can reshape each day until it's one you actually want to hike.
It answers the question that decides whether a trip is fun or brutal: not how long is the route, but how hard is Tuesday.
Plan by feel, check by numbers
Draw each day's route, then adjust: add a day, remove a day, or redraw where a day ends. Stats update instantly, so you can see the tradeoff you're making: shorten the crux day by two miles and watch tomorrow absorb them.
Each day card shows the four numbers that matter: miles, gain, loss, and estimated hours. Uneven days are usually smart days, and now you can make them uneven on purpose.
Camps, markers, and notes
Drop a camp for each night right on the map, then add markers for water sources, junctions, bail-out points, and permits pickup. Day notes hold the details a map can't: reservation numbers, ranger station hours, the plan-B campsite.
The result is a single document that holds the entire trip, instead of a GPX file, a spreadsheet, and a notes app that never agree.
Built on real geometry
Because splits happen on the trail-snapped route, every day's numbers come from the actual elevation profile, not an average. A 6-mile day over a pass and a 6-mile valley walk look identical on paper; the itinerary builder shows you they are nothing alike.
Why this matters on multi-day trips
Multi-day backpacking rewards systems that stay accurate as the plan changes. When you adjust a day boundary, add a water stop, or change a camp, the rest of the trip should update without forcing you to rebuild a spreadsheet.
RidgeSync keeps routing, days, and supporting tools on one map so the itinerary you pack for is the itinerary you will hike. That consistency is the difference between a calm trailhead and a surprise on day three.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the number of days after planning a route?
Yes. Add or remove days at any point and redraw where each day starts and ends. All stats recompute live.
How does RidgeSync estimate hiking time per day?
From each day's snapped distance and elevation profile, using pace rules that account for climbing. Estimates are moving time; add your own buffer for breaks.
Can I plan rest days or short arrival days?
Yes. Days can be any length, including near-zero days. Short first and last days around travel are a planning best practice, not a limitation.