Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Easy directions for navigating with the Garmin Fenix 7 & Epix Gen 2, from planning a course to real trail use.
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The Fenix 7 and Epix Gen 2 share the same navigation workflow. I walk you through creating courses in Garmin Connect and Garmin Explore, loading GPX files, tweaking navigation settings for trail use, and using features like ClimbPro, off-course alerts, and trackback. The video covers both web and mobile planning, then shows real course navigation on the watch. If you want breadcrumb nav with topo maps on a Garmin watch, this is how to set it up and use it.
00:00 Intro
01:11 Garmin Connect vs Garmin Explore
02:28 Garmin Connect Web Course Planning
06:52 Importing GPX as Course
07:57 Garmin Explore Web
09:16 Garmin Explore Web Waypoints
11:17 Garmin Connect Mobile Courses
12:58 Garmin Explore Mobile Courses
14:50 Navigation Settings on Watch
21:09 Course Creation on Watch
23:40 Starting a Course & Screens
24:50 Creating a Waypoint on Watch
26:19 Course Point Alerts
26:45 Using the Map on the Watch
28:50 Climbpro
29:25 Waypoint Proximity Alarm
30:50 Off-Course Alerts
34:00 Trackback / Back to Start
36:38 Syncing Back to Device
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
Easy directions for navigating with the Garmin Fenix 7 & Epix Gen 2, from planning a course to real trail use.
*Lowest Prices I Found:*
* Epix: amzn.to/4tNtq6x
* F7: amzn.to/3MHr2Oc
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
*Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):*
hikingguy.com/gear
*More Hiking Content*
* Website: hikingguy.com
* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Monthly Hiking News (free): patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Hikingguy
The Fenix 7 and Epix Gen 2 share the same navigation workflow. I walk you through creating courses in Garmin Connect and Garmin Explore, loading GPX files, tweaking navigation settings for trail use, and using features like ClimbPro, off-course alerts, and trackback. The video covers both web and mobile planning, then shows real course navigation on the watch. If you want breadcrumb nav with topo maps on a Garmin watch, this is how to set it up and use it.
00:00 Intro
01:11 Garmin Connect vs Garmin Explore
02:28 Garmin Connect Web Course Planning
06:52 Importing GPX as Course
07:57 Garmin Explore Web
09:16 Garmin Explore Web Waypoints
11:17 Garmin Connect Mobile Courses
12:58 Garmin Explore Mobile Courses
14:50 Navigation Settings on Watch
21:09 Course Creation on Watch
23:40 Starting a Course & Screens
24:50 Creating a Waypoint on Watch
26:19 Course Point Alerts
26:45 Using the Map on the Watch
28:50 Climbpro
29:25 Waypoint Proximity Alarm
30:50 Off-Course Alerts
34:00 Trackback / Back to Start
36:38 Syncing Back to Device
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
