For off trail, just have to make your own path by clicking at various points and not use the snap to feature.I live in OnX for about 6 months of the year. I LOVE the new “snap to” feature for trails that are marked on the map. I’m really hoping that they are able to concoct a way to use it off trail…that’s where I really need it. They already give you the mileage on established trails but my routes aren’t always built on trails. The app has come a long way since I first started using it.
Also, there are a ton of hidden features, at least unknown features, on Google Earth. It’s possible there’s something in Google Earth that’s “hidden”. I’m about to take a class on Google Earth…maybe I’ll learn it and share.
Google Earth - I use it for satellite imagery and the 3 D views of there terrain. You can really get a feel for the landscape that way and look at it from every angle. Last year I used it ro identify a dozen mule deer areas and a dozen grouse areas. They grouse spots really paid off. Knew exactly where to look before I even left the house. The deer hunting was promising, but the best spots were already popular areas for other hunters. Still nice to come with a solid plan instead of blindly searching.