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AllTrails Account Deletion

Leave AllTrails on your terms

easy
5 minutes
Verified 11/8/2025
Updated 11/8/2025

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Our team of privacy advocates and digital rights experts has helped over 100,000 users reclaim control of their online presence. We test every deletion process to ensure accuracy.

This guide helps you permanently delete your AllTrails account. We believe in digital autonomy: your right to leave any platform should be as easy as joining it. Follow these verified steps to ensure complete account deletion.

How We Verified This Guide

Methodology: Hands-on testing with live accounts

Quick Information

Time Required

5 minutes

Difficulty

easy

Steps

5 steps

Official Resources

Official AllTrails Help - Delete Account

Official deletion guide from AllTrails

Additional Resources

[1]
AllTrails Privacy Policy

Official privacy policy explaining data deletion

[2]
AllTrails Terms of Service

Legal terms regarding account closure

[3]
AllTrails Data Rights

Information about data rights and deletion

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Log into AllTrails

Open a web browser and visit alltrails.com. Click 'Log in' and sign in with your credentials. Account deletion must be done through the website.

Tips

  • Use a desktop or mobile browser for best results
  • Have your password ready for verification
2

Access Account Settings

Click on your profile picture or username in the top right corner, then select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu.

Tips

  • The settings menu contains all account management options
  • Consider downloading your trail data before deletion
3

Navigate to Privacy settings

In the Settings menu, look for 'Privacy' or 'Account' tab. Click on it to access your privacy and account management options.

Tips

  • The exact menu structure may vary slightly
  • Look for data or privacy-related options
4

Delete your account

Scroll down to find the 'Delete Account' button. Click it and AllTrails will ask you to confirm your decision. Read the information about what will be deleted.

Tips

  • Review your saved trails and lists before deleting
  • Export any trail data you want to keep
  • Ensure your subscription is cancelled if applicable

Warnings

  • All your recorded activities and saved trails will be permanently deleted
5

Confirm deletion

Enter your password to verify your identity, then click 'Delete Account' or 'Confirm' to finalize. Your account will be immediately deleted.

Tips

  • This action is immediate and cannot be undone
  • Save any confirmation emails
  • The AllTrails app will automatically log you out

Important Warnings

Alternatives to Consider

Make your profile private

easy

Keep your account but change settings to make your profile and activities private.

Pros

  • Preserves all your saved trails and lists
  • Can still use AllTrails for navigation
  • Reversible at any time

Cons

  • Data remains on AllTrails servers
  • Account still exists
  • Doesn't address data collection concerns
3 min

Use without an account

easy

Delete your account but continue using AllTrails app for basic trail browsing without logging in.

Pros

  • Can still browse and view trails
  • No personal data stored
  • Free to use without account

Cons

  • Loses ability to save trails or record activities
  • No access to offline maps
  • Limited functionality
1 min

Switch to alternative trail apps

medium

Save your favorite trails manually and switch to an alternative hiking app with better privacy features.

Pros

  • Can choose a more privacy-focused platform
  • Many alternatives available
  • Some offer better offline capabilities

Cons

  • Need to rebuild your saved trails list
  • Different trail database and reviews
  • May have different features
30 min

Frequently Asked Questions

No, account deletion is immediate and permanent. Once you confirm deletion, your account and all data cannot be recovered. There is no grace period.

References & Citations

  1. [1]
    AllTrails Privacy Policy

    Official privacy policy explaining data deletion

    https://www.alltrails.com/privacy

  2. [2]
    AllTrails Terms of Service

    Legal terms regarding account closure

    https://www.alltrails.com/terms

  3. [3]
    AllTrails Data Rights

    Information about data rights and deletion

    https://support.alltrails.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021442451-Your-Data-Rights

All citations verified as of 11/8/2025. We regularly review and update all external links to ensure accuracy.

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Critical Warnings

  • Permanent data loss

    All your recorded activities, completed trails, saved lists, reviews, photos, and trail recommendati...

  • Immediate deletion

    Unlike some platforms, AllTrails deletion is immediate with no grace period. Once confirmed, your ac...

  • Subscription must be cancelled separately

    If you have an AllTrails+ subscription, cancel it through your app store or payment provider before ...

Last Updated

November 8, 2025

Tags

hiking
trails
outdoor
navigation
fitness
recreation