Creating Detailed Routes for the Tread in BaseCamp

The BaseCamp™ software can be used to create a detailed route that the Garmin Explore™ app will navigate. This article will guide you through the steps. 

First, Create a Track in BaseCamp and Convert it to a Route with the Steps Below:

1. Open BaseCamp
2. Select a location for the saved track
   • Windows Instructions
   • Mac Instructions
3. Select Tools
4. Select Track
   Note: The cursor will now appear as a pencil when hovering over the map.
5. Use the pencil to:
   • To create a straight line between points: click a point on the map, then move the cursor and click another point
   • To draw a track with curves: left-click on your mouse on the map and drag the cursor along the path you would like to take
6. Repeat step 5 to add to the track
7. Right-click to save the track. The track will now appear as a gray line on the map.
   TIP: You can also press Esc on your keyboard to save the track.

Once the track is saved, convert the track into a route by selecting the appropriate link below for your operating system.

Windows -  BaseCamp - Creating a Route Based on a Track

Mac - BaseCamp - Creating a Route Based on a Track

Transfer the Route from BaseCamp:

After converting the track, find the new route in Library and send it to a microSD card or export it to use with your Garmin Explore app. Select the preferred method below:

See Transferring Data from BaseCamp to an Automotive Device or SD Memory Card for more information.

Access the File on Your Device

Once this is done, select the preferred method below for accessing the file on your device: