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Garmin Explore App: Getting Started With Garmin Trails
Access thousands of trails, and their ratings and reviews, through the Garmin Explore™ app, then sync them with your compatible device so you can go offline and navigate with confidence with an active Outdoor Maps+ or Garmin Connect+ subscription.
Choose a topic below for more information.
What Devices Are Compatible?
Garmin Trails is compatible with Garmin devices that support courses. Refer to your owner’s manual for course compatibility.
Where are Trails Available?
Trails can be found in the following regions:
Austria
Germany
Liechtenstein
Switzerland
United States
New trails in different regions will be added periodically.
How Do I Send a Trail to My Device?
Open the Garmin Explore app.
Select
and the map layers will display on the page.
Select Garmin Trails under Map Details to show trails on the map.
You can also select
to filter displayed trails by length, total ascent, rating, difficulty, trail type, or features.
Tap
to return to the map, then scroll on the map to search trails in a specific region.
Tap a point on the map, then swipe up from the bottom to see a list of trails near the selected map point.
Select a trail.
Select
Save.
Select
Devices.
Select the device you wish to send the trail to.
Select
.
The sync icon has to be orange to manually perform a sync. If the icon is gray, this usually indicates a recent or upcoming sync.
Wait for the sync to complete.
When the sync is finished, the icon will change to gray and display the time of the last sync. The saved trail will then be available on the synced Garmin device.
Can I Add My Own Trails?
This option is not available with Garmin Trails.
How Do I Report an Issue With a Trail?
Open the Garmin Explore app.
Select
and the map layers will display on the page.
Select Garmin Trails under Map Details to show trails on the map.
You can also select
to filter displayed trails by length, total ascent, rating, difficulty, trail type, or features.
Tap
to return to the map, then scroll on the map to search trails in a specific region.
Tap a point on the map, then swipe up from the bottom to see a list of trails near the selected location.
Select a trail.
Select
.
Select Report Issue.
Select what kind of issue you are reporting:
Trail description is missing important information.
Trail name could be improved.
Trail mapping needs to be corrected.
Trail is indefinitely closed.
Other
Fill out the form and select Report Issue.
Can I Suggest a Better Description for a Trail?
Open the Garmin Explore app.
Select
and the map layers will display on the page.
Select Garmin Trails under Map Details to show trails on the map.
You can also select
to filter displayed trails by length, total ascent, rating, difficulty, trail type, or features.
Tap
to return to the map, then scroll on the map to search trails in a specific region.
Tap a point on the map, then swipe up from the bottom to see a list of trails near the selected location.
Select a trail.
Scroll down to the trail description and select Suggest a description update.
Enter your description for the trail, then select Submit.
What Garmin Trails Features Are Available With a Subscription?
Feature | Garmin Connect Website | Garmin Connect App | Garmin Explore App | Subscription Required? |
---|---|---|---|---|
Search for a Trail | X | X | X | No |
Add Trail Reviews | X | X | No | |
Read Full Trail Details | X | X | X | No |
Read Trail Reviews | X | X | X | No |
Earn Badges | X | X | No | |
Report a Trail Issue | X | X | X | No |
Suggest a Trail Description Update | X | X | X | No |
Download Trails to a Device | X | X | X | Yes |
Customize Trails | X | X | X | Yes |