Time Machine for AllTrails

About

See what the trail really looks like before you go.

The Problem Planning a trip in the off-season? It’s difficult to know what trail conditions to expect. If you are heading out in January, looking at photos from July won't help you decide if you need traction devices, snow chains, or extra water.

The Solution Time Machine for AllTrails enhances the photo gallery experience. It organizes the trail's photo history by Month and Year, allowing you to instantly filter the view.

Instead of scrolling through thousands of mixed photos, you can now answer: "What does Emory Peak look like in January?" in seconds.

Key Features

📅 Monthly Filtering
Instantly view photos from specific months (e.g., "January Only") to spot seasonal trends like snow, mud, or wildflowers.

🗂️ Yearly Timeline
Photos are automatically grouped by year (2025, 2024, 2023...), helping you visualize how conditions have changed over time.

⚡ Smart Organization
Aggregates trail photos in the background and presents them in a clean, sorted grid.

🎹 Pro Gallery
Includes a custom full-screen lightbox with keyboard navigation (Left/Right/Esc) for easy browsing.

How to Use

1. Navigate to any trail page on AllTrails.com.

2. Click the Time Machine extension icon in your toolbar.

3. Click Load Photos.

4. Use the new dropdown menus to filter by Month and Sort Order.

Monetization Disclosure
This extension is free to use. To support the ongoing maintenance and development of this tool, the user interface includes affiliate links to relevant hiking gear (e.g., water filters, traction devices) on Amazon.

As an Amazon Associate, the developer earns from qualifying purchases made through these links. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps keep this tool free.

Privacy & Transparency
We believe in privacy. This extension runs entirely on your device (client-side). It does not collect, store, or transmit your personal data to any external servers.

Disclaimer
This extension is an independent tool created by an outdoor enthusiast to help the hiking and overlanding community plan safer trips. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or supported by AllTrails, LLC.