> The Pekoe Trail
Hiking navigation app for Sri Lanka's premier long-distance trail
A comprehensive mobile application for The Pekoe Trail in Sri Lanka, featuring offline navigation, trail information, and community features. Delivered in 3 months using React Native and Mapbox with full offline functionality.
Tech Stack
Building a reliable hiking navigation app that works completely offline in remote areas with no cellular coverage. The app needed to handle complex trail maps, waypoints, and user location tracking without internet connectivity.
Implemented Mapbox offline map downloads with custom tile caching. Built a robust location tracking system using device GPS with battery optimization. Created a data sync mechanism that allows users to download trail data when online and access it completely offline.
Successfully launched as the official app for The Pekoe Trail, serving thousands of hikers exploring Sri Lanka's highlands. The app has maintained 4.8+ stars on both App Store and Play Store with zero offline-related issues.