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Instructions to Sync Trailforks Data to a Garmin Device

The Trailforks app from the Connect IQ™ store allows you to view, find, and select trail routes from Trailforks to navigate on Garmin® devices. For more information, see Trailforks for Garmin Devices.

Requirements to Use the Trailforks App

Below are requirements to use the Trailforks app from the Connect IQ store for your Garmin device:

NOTE: Only devices sold in Asia will include Trailforks Asia, which covers Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. 


I Meet the Requirements. How Do I Get Started?

Follow the steps below when first setting up the Trailforks app with your device. When you want to load additional routes to your device follow step 3. Select a step to reveal detailed instructions.


Step 1: Download and Install the Trailforks App from the Connect IQ Store

  1. Download the app using this link: Trailforks App in the Connect IQ Store.

  2. Select Install or the Download button (if using a computer).

  3. If prompted, sign in to your Garmin account.

  4. If prompted, select your device to download the app.

  5. Acknowledge any app permission requests.

  6. A message should indicate that the app will be installed during the next sync.

  7. Sync your device.

Once the sync is complete, the Trailforks app will be installed onto your device. You are ready to move to Step 2.


Step 2: Set Up the Trailforks App

Once the Trailforks app from the Connect IQ store is installed, you will be prompted on your device to continue setup. Select your device type below to reveal instructions. 


Edge Device Instructions 

  1. On the Edge, select IQ from the home screen or Connect IQ from the menu.

  2. Select Trailforks.

  3. Select My Routes.

  4. You will now be prompted to open the Garmin Connect app.

  5. From the Garmin Connect app, enter your Trailforks login details and select Login.

    • Trailforks can only be logged into on one Garmin device at a time. 

  6. Select Authorize.

You are now ready to move to section Step 3 below.


Watch Instructions

  1. On your watch, press the Start key to access your activity menu.

  2. Select Trailforks.

  3. Select My Routes.

  4. You will now be prompted to open the Garmin Connect app.

  5. From the Garmin Connect app, enter your Trailforks login details and select Login.

    • Trailforks can only be logged in on one Garmin device at a time. 

  6. Select Authorize.

You are now ready to move to section Step 3 below.



Step 3: Select and Save Routes to Your Garmin Device

Routes can be saved by adding them to your "Wishlist" on Trailforks.com or through the Trailforks mobile app on your smartphone. After you sync your Garmin device, routes saved to your "Wishlist" in Trailforks will appear under "My Routes" on the Trailforks Connect IQ app on your Garmin device.

Trailforks App

screenshots of saving trail to Trailforks wishlist

Trailforks Website

screenshots to add to wishlist on trailforks web version