I find it easier to plan trips on the big screen of a computer. Exporting a GPX from CalTopo or Gaia on desktop Garmin Connect does not support loading GPX files with several tracks. Note: Even if you plan several days in one map, be sure to export them separately, one route per GPX file. For any other apps, search Google for how to export a GPX track. Below, I’ll show you how to do it with the two apps I use for planning trips: CalTopo and Gaia GPS.

The first step for using the course navigation feature on Fenix 6 is to find or create a track. The trail was difficult to follow in the dense forest under several feet of snow.

This has turned out useful in situations like my early season trip to Desolation Wilderness. It will also overlay a red direction arrow on each activity screen that shows you where to go.īut the benefit I find most useful when using the course navigation is that it will let you know if you get too far off course without you having to continually look at your GPS. When you have the feature active, it will show you your remaining course profile: distance and elevation map. In short, the course navigation feature allows you to load a track while you record an activity. In course navigation mode, you get info on distance and elevation remaining, and a directional arrow pointing you in the right direction. The course navigation feature in the Garmin is really helpful, but it took me a long time to figure out it even existed. Suunto 9 review, the software isn’t always the most intuitive. The Garmin Fenix 6 is a fantastic GPS sports watch.

Garmin connect export route to gpx