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Geocaches Not Appearing on an eTrex 20(x)/30(x) and 22x/32x

Your eTrex® 20, 20x, 22x, 30, 30x, or 32x outdoor handheld will only display geocaches located within a 100 mile radius of the device or a selected position.

In order to search or view geocaches that are more than 100 miles from where you are located, utilize the Search Near option and select a map point within a 100 mile radius of the geocache you wish to view.

Using Search Near

  1. Select Geocaches/Geocaching from the main menu.
  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Select Search Near.
  4. Select an option for changing the area the device searches from.

Utilizing the Search Near feature on these devices will allow you to search for geocaches outside the 100 mile radius from your current location with the GPS.


My Geocache Still Is Not Appearing on the Map

If your geocache still is not  visible on the map itself, it is best to ensure the zoom level set for your geocaches is not the issue. The map items do not appear when the map zoom level is off or higher than the selected level.

Checking the Geocache Zoom Level

  1. Select Setup from the main menu.
  2. Select Map.
  3. Select Advanced Map Setup.
  4. Select Adjust Zoom Ranges.
  5. Select Zoom Levels.

My Geocache Still Is Not Showing

If your geocache still is not visible, you will want delete the geocache from your device and add them back to your device.

For information on deleting geocaches, see - Using BaseCamp™ Software to Delete Geocaches From an Outdoor Handheld.