How to Create a Walking Map on MapMyWalk

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MapMyWalk lets you create a walking map by drawing a route on its map interface, then saving it to your account for later reuse. You'll need a free account to save routes, and JavaScript must be enabled in your browser for the interactive map to work. The homepage lists "Create a Walking Map" as a primary action alongside finding existing routes, so the tool is available directly from the main site.

Before you start

  • Enable JavaScript. The MapMyWalk homepage states that JavaScript is required "for the full interactive experience." Route drawing depends on the interactive map, so it won't function with JavaScript disabled.
  • Create an account. Saving and managing your own walking maps requires signing in. The homepage lists "Create Account" as a separate action from browsing routes.
  • Know the difference between the two entry points. "Find and Discover New Walking Routes" is for browsing walks others have mapped (including the state-by-state "Find a Walk Near You" links). "Create a Walking Map" is the tool for drawing your own.

Steps to create a walking map

  1. Go to the MapMyWalk homepage and select Create a Walking Map. This opens the route-drawing interface.
  2. Locate your starting point on the map — typically by searching for an address or place, or by navigating to your area manually.
  3. Draw your walking path by clicking along the streets and paths you want to follow. The map snaps your route to walkable roads and trails, and updates the distance as you go.
  4. Adjust as needed. If a segment follows the wrong path, undo or drag the route to correct it before saving.
  5. Save the route and give it a name. Once saved to your account, it appears in your route list for future walks.

Expected result: a named route in your account that you can reopen, follow on your phone, or share.

Managing and reusing your saved maps

After saving, your routes live in your account rather than on the public homepage. From there you can:

  • Reopen a route to walk it again or edit the path.
  • Reuse a route as the basis for a variation (for example, extending a loop).
  • Track your walks against the route using the GPS app.

The homepage also points to Walking Challenges and Walking Training Plans, which you can pair with your saved routes if you want structured goals rather than just a path to follow.

Common snags

Problem Likely cause
Map won't load or draw JavaScript disabled in the browser
Can't save a route Not signed in to an account
Route snaps to an unwanted road Route-following logic; correct it by dragging or undoing that segment

Free vs. premium

MapMyWalk's homepage references MVP – The Premium App Subscription for Walkers, indicating a paid tier exists alongside the free experience. The site does not publish specific prices or a feature-by-feature comparison on the homepage, so check the MVP page directly for current pricing and what it adds. Creating and saving a basic walking map is presented as part of the core site rather than an MVP-only feature, but confirm current limits before relying on it for heavy use.