Ready to record tracks with the Gaia GPS app? Get started today and transform your outdoor adventures into shareable experiences. With the activity feed — our new social platform across the Outside Network — you can record tracks and instantly share them on the activity feed, letting your friends follow along and get inspired by your journey. Relive the fun and keep the inspiration coming for your community!
Getting Started with Gaia GPS
New to the app? Welcome to your essential tool for outdoor exploration! Gaia GPS offers powerful route-planning tools and detailed outdoor maps for every kind of adventure. Download the app today to start planning routes, navigating offline, and recording tracks wherever you roam.
Step-by-Step: Recording and Sharing Your Tracks
It’s easy to record your tracks with the Gaia GPS app and share the adventure with your friends. Here’s how:
- Start Recording: Tap the red record button in the stats bar (top left corner). The timer indicates active track recording.
- End Your Track: Tap the timer when finished and select “Finish Track.”
- Add Details: Name your track, select your activity type, and input additional information in Track Details.
- Share Your Adventure: Choose “Public” under “Who Has Access” to share in the feed.
Your recorded tracks appear in both the community feed and under “Saved” in your bottom menu.
Pro Tips:
- Customize your default track settings in Privacy Settings
- Visit our Help Center for advanced recording techniques
- Download maps before your trip for offline access
Building Community Through Shared Adventures
What goes around comes around. Sharing tracks in the feed isn’t all about chasing the fastest times or racking up the miles.
By sharing your recorded tracks, you:
- Help others discover new routes
- Inspire community adventures
- Exchange valuable trail information
- Share stunning outdoor photography
- Connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts
Enhanced Navigation & Tracking Features
Recording tracks with Gaia GPS transforms your outdoor experience:
Offline Navigation
- Download maps for offline use
- Stay on course without cell service
- Track your location in remote areas
Custom Waypoints
- Mark essential locations:
- Campsites
- Water sources
- Scenic viewpoints
- Trail junctions
Real-Time Statistics
Monitor your journey with detailed metrics:
- Speed
- Distance covered
- Elevation changes
- Current pace
- Total activity time
Ready to start recording your own adventures? Download Gaia GPS today and join our community of outdoor enthusiasts!
Check our Help Center for more detailed guides on recording tracks and making the most of your Gaia GPS experience.
Unlock the Full Potential with Gaia GPS Premium
Take your track recording and sharing experience to the next level with Gaia GPS Premium. As a Premium or Outside+ member, you’ll unlock our complete suite of 300+ maps, advanced offline navigation, and enhanced planning tools to record tracks with confidence. Adventure safely with premium features including:
- Real-time weather overlays
- Natural hazard maps
- Slope angle shading
- Advanced route planning
- Extended tracking statistics
- Custom map downloads
Elevate your outdoor adventures with Gaia GPS Premium. Start recording and sharing your remarkable journeys today!
