Forayz and GeoForager Two specialized tools for mushroom foragers
I built Forayz, so I’m not a neutral observer. This page is meant to directly answer a question that comes up in my conversations about Forayz.
Many foragers also use apps like Google Maps, GaiaGPS, onX, maps.me, CalTopo, and others. Geoforager and Forayz include more specialized data and visualizations for foragers that these general mapping tools do not provide.
What They Have in Common
Geoforager and Forayz are map-based applications that give foragers information that they may use to make smarter decisions about where and when to search for morels and other mushrooms.
Where They Differ
GeoForager
- Nationwide US and Canada
- Well-established tool with a broad user base
- Unique morel probability layer — combines burn data, tree cover, and terrain
- Trent’s deep domain knowledge baked into the data layers
- Robust set of basemaps (Google Terrain, Google Satellite, CalTopo and more)
- Rich waypoint tools for saving and organizing scouting spots
- Elevation and aspect visualizations
Forayz
- Western US and Canada
- Current environmental conditions at major burns
- Soil, precipitation, and snow layers on free plan
- Tap map for tree species and current conditions
- Town-by-town fruiting calendar for popular edible species (within 30mi)
- Active wildfire layer to track new burns in real time
- User-submitted warnings/conditions
Forayz on Mobile
Town Fruiting Calendar
Tap any town on the Forayz map and you’ll see a species-by-month calendar showing when popular edible mushrooms typically fruit in that area — based on observations within about a 30-mile radius. It’s a rough guide, not a forecast, but it’s useful for planning trips around species you’re chasing beyond just morels.
Soil, snow, and precipitation data — free, no subscription
Pro adds burn maps, fruiting calendar, forest types, and offline downloads.