![]() It takes a few steps to export tracks from Garmin Basecamp to view in Google Earth now but it’s still possible. Because of a change on the Google Earth side and a lack of resources for updating Basecamp, they removed the feature instead of updating it. I’ll be reviewing the premium version of Gaia GPS in the future so stay tuned for that.īasecamp used to have a nice feature where you just click on a track and then ‘Export to Google Earth’. I hope they move it all online and make sharing easier. I wish Garmin would add more features and update Basecamp but it’s still the best track editor and organizer I’ve found. ![]() I use a Garmin Montana 600 GPS so all my GPS tracks are stored in Garmin Basecamp. Select to export from 7 days, 4 weeks, 6 months, 1 year (varies based on what is chosen). Select a specific category you want to export data from. Select Reports from the navigation bar on the left. The satellite imagery on the maps is so detailed in many places which makes it easier to see little features that may not show on a topographic map. Sign in to Garmin Connect web from a web browser. Click on the Import link and you’ll get this window: You can either click on the blue button and select your GPX file or just drag it to the window. On the next screen, you’ll see a checkbox next to Untitled Layer and below that a link that says Import. I use Google Earth all the time to see GPS tracks and waypoints. Click on +CREATE A NEW MAP, the big red button. ![]() ![]() You can see what kind of land you are going to be encountering, or see a birds eye view of the trails and land you just hiked. Google Earth (GE) has become an indispensable tool for viewing hiking tracks and planning out your hike. ![]()
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