How do I install the alltrails mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Alltrails MCP Server

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What is the Alltrails MCP Server?

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The short version

🥾 Search trails by national park
📍 Get detailed trail information including difficulty, length, elevation gain, and descriptions
🏔️ Comprehensive trail data from AllTrails including ratings, route types, and summaries
🤖 Seamless Client integration via MCP protocol

What it needs from you

Python 3.8 or higher - This server can be used with any MCP-compatible client. I use Claude Desktop with Pro subscription. - macOS (tested) or other Unix-like system ---

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
search_trails
get_trail_details

How to install the Alltrails MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alltrails_mcp_server": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "alltrails-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Python 3.8 or higher - This server can be used with any MCP-compatible client. I use Claude Desktop with Pro subscription. - macOS (tested) or other Unix-like system ---

Example prompts to try

“Use Alltrails to Alternatives.”
“Use Alltrails to search trails.”
“Use Alltrails to get trail details.”

Frequently asked questions

At the request of AllTrails' CTO, all scraping functionality has been disabled. This repository is maintained for historical purposes only and to preserve GitHub Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.