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Track and Route Elevation Data in BaseCamp

BaseCamp™ software has the ability to display elevation data for tracks or routes, depending on certain conditions listed below. Steps on how to view that data can be found at the bottom of this article.

For Track Elevation Data to Show

  • If a track was created with a map enabled that contains elevation data, that data is saved to the track and can be displayed in BaseCamp software.
    • For example: If Topo 24K West is enabled and a track created, the track will have elevation data built into the GPX file and the elevation plot can be viewed.
  • If a track was created with a map enabled that does not contain elevation data (such as the Global Map), the track will not have that data. However, if a track is displayed on top of a map that does contain elevation data, the elevation plot can be displayed in BaseCamp software.
  • If a track was recorded on a Garmin device, it contains elevation data that can be displayed in BaseCamp software, regardless of the map enabled in BaseCamp program.

For Route Elevation Data to Show

Routes in BaseCamp software only show elevation data when a map containing that data is enabled. If maps such as the Global Map or City Navigator® are enabled, no elevation can be displayed for the route.

Elevation data is not saved to routes, whether sending it to a device or exporting it from BaseCamp software as a GPX file. For users who need elevation data to be saved to the actual file, it is recommended to use a track instead. 


How To View Track or Route Elevation in BaseCamp Program

  1. In BaseCamp program, locate the desired track or route under My Collection in the left-hand panel.
  2. Double-click that track or route.
    • This opens the track or route properties in a pop-up window.
  3. View the elevation graph.
    • Windows Users: Click on the Graph tab at the top left of the pop-up window.
    • Mac Users: Click on the Graph icon at the bottom left of the pop-up window.

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