SOTA Planner

Thousands of hams have already hiked these trails and shared what they found. SOTA Planner puts that community knowledge to work — so you can plan any activation, anywhere, even if you've never been there before.

13,529 summits with community trail data

Community Trail Data

Routes, trailheads, and real-world hiking times contributed by hams who've already activated these summits — preloaded for thousands of peaks. No research required.

Total Day Estimate

Drive time + hiking time + radio time = one number. Know exactly what a summit requires — even one you've never visited — before you commit to the day.

Plan From Anywhere

Traveling somewhere new? Search summits near any location — a destination city, a vacation spot — and instantly see what the community knows about each hike.

Shareable Invitations

Generate a public invite page for guests — timeline, map, driving directions, and location sharing. No login required.

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Sign in

Log in with your SOTA callsign. Your planning groups are private to you and your invited partners.

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Search near any location

Enter your home, a city you're visiting, or anywhere you'll be. SOTA Planner finds nearby summits and pulls in community trail data for each one.

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See what you're getting into

Community routes, trailheads, real hiking times, and drive estimates are preloaded — so you can compare summits and pick what fits your schedule.

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Plan and activate

Schedule the activation, share the invite link with your hiking partners, and go chase those points.

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