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Hiking enthusiast Moriya Jiro has been creating original maps for the past 10 years, mainly focused on the lower-level peaks of the Tokyo metropolitan area. Moriya Jiro Moriya grew up sharing ...

Then tap Done. Maps will also download your custom route to your iPhone, so you won't have to worry about losing reception, especially if you're hiking out in the wilderness. After you've saved ...